Earth, Light, Water, Sky - Landscape Painting in Plein Air and the Studio - All Media

Two Weekends Available

July 13 & 14, (Sat. & Sun. 9am - 5pm),
September 28 & 29, (Sat. & Sun. 9am - 5pm)

at
Masla Studios North
962 Apple Valley Rd. Ashfield, MA 01330
for info and to register : Call - 413-625-8382

Experience Masla's award winning teaching style in this weekend workshop painting the bucolic New England landscape in the blaze of fall colors with the media of your choice. Masla will demo in a variety of media various principles, techniques and aspects of painting the landscape. The important effects of atmosphere, color temperature, light & shadow and composition will be covered.

Various approaches to painting in plein air and the studio will be discussed and methods for portraying different aspects of the landscape, i.e. rocks, water, clouds, in convincing manners will be revealed. Be prepared for a thoroughly enjoyable relaxing time in the outdoors, painting and picnicking, as Masla brings you to some of his favorite painting spots around his Studio North, in Ashfield, MA. Cost for the weekend is $275.00, picnic lunch provided

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Other Workshops

Masla will be teaching a series of drawing, pastel and painting workshops
at the Springfield (MA.), Museum of Fine Arts this Spring, Summer, and Fall. Below are the course descriptions.

To register call the Museum School at: 413 263-6800, ext. 382
or visit them on line at: Masla at the museum school:

At the Springfield Museum School:
"Painting Methods of the Masters, From Underpainting to Alla Prima"

~ Mondays, 10 am-1 pm, April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 (No class May 27), June 3; (six classes); Maximum: 9;

In the course we will cover many techniques of the masters. We’ll examine works of art in the museum galleries and explore a variety of media and the practice of working on underpainting with verdaccio and glazing (the original technique used for underpainting, color layering and glazing). Alla prima means “at once” and involves a direct, expressive style, developed later in the history of oil painting. We will produce works using each of these very different approaches. A great place for the beginning to the seasoned artist to strengthen skills and learn new techniques. Supplies: list provided at the time of registration. Complete a painting employing tonal studies, values, color mixing and glazing. Supply list provided at registration.

Through simple and clear exercises, explore the materials and techniques of painting in a non-threatening environment where there are no mistakes.

At the Springfield Museum School:
"Spontaneous Creation ~ Working with Intuition in Abstract Painting"
~ Mondays, 1:30-4:30 pm, April 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20 (No class May 27), June 3; (six classes); Maximum: 9;

“Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.”
– Edward de Bono

In this workshop we will do a number of activities to stimulate creativity and jump into the unknown, where we will play, explore, experiment, learn and have fun. We will learn some of the properties and manipulation of various media as well as some principles of design and composition, but most importantly, how to trust our intuition and how to open to the creative process. Here there are no mistakes, only opportunities for change.

At the Springfield Museum School:
"Drawing for the Absolute Beginner"
~ Thursdays, 10 am-12:30 pm; April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (six classes); Maximum: 10.

Through simple and clear exercises, explore the materials and techniques of drawing in a non threatening environment where there are no mistakes. Supply list provided at registration.

At the Springfield Museum School:

"The Art of Pastel Painting"
Thursdays, 1- 4 pm April 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (six classes); Maximum: 12

Learn about different ways of color mixing and and establishing tonal values, how to establish proportion in and apply color on color in your work as well as various ways to approach pastel painting. No art experience is required

Dates to be announced

THE ART OF PASTEL PAINTING - STILL LIFE

THE ART OF PASTEL PAINTING - THE PORTRAIT

At the Springfield Museum School:Summer
Monday & Wednesday Classes:

"Painting in Watercolor"
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10 am-12:30 pm; August 5, 7, 12, 14 (four classes); Maximum: 12;

Create dramatic mood and dynamic compositions through a variety of watercolor techniques and materials. Learn how to apply paint to create texture and how shape, line and color washes unify a painting. The dynamics of design, atmospheric and linear perspective, and the use of bright, vivid colors for impact will also be covered. Supplies: A supply list will be sent at registration.

Through the observation of forms, highlights, shadows and hues, we will use line, value, shape and color to create the illusion of 3 dimensions on a 2 dimensional surface. Explore the elements of design in the creation of a composition. Supplies: A supply list is provided at registration.

Dates to be announced

Robert Masla Drawing FUNdamentals - Part 2: Chiaroscuro, Sculpting Form with Light, Shadow and Value

Light is the external source of our visual perceptions, the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible - Shadow is a dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

Join Masla in this fun and dynamic workshop where exploration is encouraged and there are no mistakes. We will study and explore the effects of light and shadow and learn how they sculpt form through value. Through a variety of demos and exercises you will learn to see and recreate in your drawings the illusion of planes and volumes of objects as well as create believable spaces and environments. Learn how light can set the mood and drama in your artwork as well as be a key element in design and composition. We will be experimenting with a variety of drawing materials and learn about the techniques for handling them. You will learn about working with a neutral ground surface, tonal drawing, the selective use of expressive line and more. For beginners to advanced artists who wish to charge up their creative batteries and sharpen their drawing skills.

The fee is $85. plus $5. materials.

To register, call the Center at (413) 584-7327 or email us. Please include your name, address, and telephone contact. Course fees are payable in advance by check to "NCFA" and can be mailed to the Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South Street, Northampton MA 01060. We do not accept credit cards.

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