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Our studio location here in Western Canada's Fruit &
Wine Country, has prompted teachers and students to
request that I offer Seminars and Workshops here at my
'Home Studio'
The Studio is located in a lovely residential
neighborhood that is within walking distance of several
nearby orchards & vineyards.
Many of the local attractions are within minutes and
include a visit to the neighborhood fruit stand only a
few hundred yards away.... around the corner....
Studio seminars are unique, and cover a new topic at
each seminar. They may include one, or several different
subjects. i.e. Wildlife, Floral, Ocean Life, Landscapes
or still life, etc.
If you or someone you know, would like to be on my
mailing list for these Seminars, please contact me by
email or check this page to see new additions as they
are added.
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Traditions Education Program visits the 'roots' of
decorative painting - this not only creates an
appreciation for the historical styles, but provides an
interesting vehicle to teach the mechanics and
art theory necessary for moving forward.
"A mighty tree cannot grow tall and wide unless it has a
strong foothold and the roots are well developed and
well planted”
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Neadeen
Masters CDA - Country Carousel Art©
Kelowna Home Studio Location
Seminars
The 'City' of Kelowna, on our beautiful Okanagan Lake, is a
great place for a family holiday or a fantastic get-a-way
weekend! Click on the website links below, to see for yourself,
the beauty of our incredible valley.
You might want to plan a family holiday around a Painting
Seminar!
Kelowna has an International Airport.
Visit Kelowna
online
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Camping & RV Recreational links
(These are closest
to the studio and are favorites)
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Student
Housing
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Student
Housing is available occasionally. Single or double, (if you
don't mind sharing a bed & bedroom with a friend) Booking on
a first come, first serve basis, here at our home. Two
queen size bedrooms available, private bathrooms and use of
the hot tub. |
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$45. per
person, per night (2 per room) |
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$90. per
person, per night (private room - 1 per room) or |
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The
'Comfort Inn' is less than 3 minutes from the studio -
250-769-2355 |
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The Comfort Inn
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Call the
hotel above for reservation and rates.
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2008
'Creating the Independent Artist'
Course
Level #1
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Sample using a
reference photograph
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Have you ever wanted to create original
artwork from reference materials you have personally
collected …such as your own photographs? |
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Do you want to create artwork that is
especially personal because it is applicable to your life’s
experiences and memories? |
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Have
you wondered how to get started but were overwhelmed by the
system of rules? |
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Have
you wondered how to turn photographic materials into real
paintings? |
During this three day educational seminar you will be introduced
to art principles that are necessary components of the
independent artist ‘toolkit’. You will work within a framework
and a set of guidelines to help you get started to build your
own artistic portfolio.
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Select subjects from all genres: still life,
floral, wildlife, landscape, seascapes, etc. |
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Discover what is necessary in the editing
process to create harmony and balance within the
composition. |
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Learn to see and appreciate light and read
how this affects the choice of the overall mood and the key
of the final painting. |
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Understand the principles of mixing and
identifying colour while selecting your palette.
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Learn to apply the principals of lineal,
atmospheric and spatial perspective. |
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Learn
the skills necessary to isolate and develop the principal
and secondary focal areas within a painting. |
Course Outline
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The Course
Outline
A detailed course workbook is provided. This workbook has
been revised and updated with new information including many
unique concepts and additional information which Neadeen has
developed especially for this new course – new addition
published in June 2007
Student will be expected to use this workbook for the
course.
Day one:
- Students will select individual reference photographs
from Neadeen’s personal portfolio.
- Neadeen demonstrates and explains the design principles
used for editing as well as the basics of perspective and
color mixing.
- Neadeen guides the students as they execute practical
mixing exercises with the aid of her detailed workbook.
- Students plan a composition using perspective and color.
- Students learn to integrate their subjects within a scene.
- Students build the colour palette to suit a specific ‘key
and mood’.
Day two:
- Execution of the painting process on an 11”x14”canvas
surface.
- Students apply ‘Self critiquing’ skills to analyze the
painting process addressing value and intensity control
necessary for maintaining and supporting the focal area.
Day three:
- Execution of the painting process on 11”x14”canvas
surface.
- Students apply ‘Self critiquing’ skills to analyze the
painting process addressing value and intensity control
necessary for maintaining and supporting the focal area.
Day four: (optional): Students create another
original painting. This time they may bring and use their
own photographs from home. (no portraits) This optional
painting day provides an opportunity to reinforce the
technical aspects of color management and composition.
Students will also learn to use and control texture through
the use of their brushwork. |
Click
on this link for a coloured flyer
This course is
offered at several other locations, please visit the Travel
seminars page of this website.
includes,
paint, surfaces, workbook and lunch
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Traditions Education
Program
Module ABC ~ 5-days
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seminar is presented over 5 days of intense lecture,
demonstrations and interactive discussion. The
participants are introduced to the educational program and shown
how to implement the materials and extensive lessons in the
manual. The educational curriculum which is comprised of 30
in-depth lessons, several dozen detailed colour step sheets, and
volumes of teaching materials and aids are explained in detail
to the
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technique, theory, principals of art, history and symbolism.
Students gain a new respect for the step by step methodical
aspects of teaching art to new artists. The most important
aspect of the program is in providing a standard language and
manner for building a strong foundation for the artist.
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Date: July 3,4,5,6th. 2008 dates TBA
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Time: 9a.m.- 5p.m.
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Seminar Fee $575. Plus tax. |
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The Educational manual is
not included in the cost of the seminar. $80.
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Includes:
class fee, paints, mediums & surface
Snacks & Lunch
Coffee, teas and munchies.
Payment - Cheque or VISA or Mastercard $100. (non refundable) deposit to hold
your seat. Call Neadeen @ 250-769-1982 or email;
neadeenmasters@artapprenticeonline.com
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Traditions Education
Program ~ Module D ~ 5-days
This
seminar is presented over 5 days of intense lecture,
demonstrations and interactive discussion. The
participants are introduced to the educational program and shown
how to implement the materials and extensive lessons in the
manual. The educational curriculum which is comprised of 30
in-depth lessons, several dozen detailed colour step sheets, and
volumes of teaching materials and aids are explained in detail
to the participants. The seminar explores all aspects of art,
technique, theory, principals of art, history and symbolism.
Students gain a new respect for the step by step methodical
aspects of teaching art to new artists. The most important
aspect of the program is in providing a standard language and
manner for building a strong foundation for the artist.
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Date: October 2008 dates TBA (please contact)
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Time: 9a.m.- 5p.m.
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Seminar Fee $575. Plus tax. |
Includes:
class fee, paints, mediums & surface
Snacks & Lunch
Coffee, teas and munchies.
Payment - Cheque or VISA $100. (non refundable)
deposit to hold
your seat. Call Neadeen @ 250-769-1982 or email;
neadeenmasters@shaw.ca or
neadeenmasters@artapprenticeonline.com
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Seminars will be
added from time to time, please check back often for new
additions. I am always open to suggestions, so please
feel free to email me if you would like to see a
particular topic.
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Don't forget to visit
the Traditions pages of this website for details of the
programs and contact information. |
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As
artists we need to preserve our 'heritage' and build a
bridge to traditional Fine Art.
The
intent of this program is to lay a strong foundation and
create the 'bridge' for future lessons which moves the
artist into more refined Traditional Decorative Art as
well as Traditional Fine Art and then onward towards
'critical thinking' as an independent artist. Which we
believe is the ultimate goal of every artist.
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Tip -
Mixing
To begin
mixing, start with the basics...
for green - start with a little blue and yellow --
Too bright - add a 'toner' of one of the earth colours
either Burnt Umber, Raw Umber, Raw Sienna or Burnt
Sienna, or use a little of the compliment of green which
is red. - A toner help 'quiet-en' the colour.. so
instead of the colour being too bright it makes it
softer and easier to live with. It lowers the intensity
of the colour.
To lighten add white, or more Yellow,
To darken add a little Black.
Each addition will teach a different lesson as the
results will be like mini discoveries. Take it slow and
steady and document what you do. If you use a chocolate
chip size measure for example, document how many
chocolate chips you use of each colour!
There you go, you are mixing greens!
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