Register Now for September 2012 Classes

(Islesford, ME) The fourth annual Islesford Workshops begin on Monday, September 3rd and run through Thursday, September 6th. These painters' workshops are formatted in order to meet the needs of a range of artists from novices to professionals. Approaches, concepts, and techniques of landscape painting are demonstrated and a series of projects suggested to participants. Conversations within this community of painters, as well as formal critiques, are conducted with groups and individuals.

Henry Isaacs and Ashley Bryan encourage participants to directly engage with nature, experiment, and above all enjoy the painting process. Sessions emphasize loose and creative experimentation. This approach inspires beginners, and re-energizes veteran painters. All instruction takes place en plein air. All levels of experience are welcome, and all painting media are acceptable. Our faculty will push you to start projects, experiment, and try something new. Will you go home with a stack of finished pictures? That is up to you. What you will take away is an extraordinary experience of painting with kindred spirits, and facilitated by two of the art world’s most skilled and experienced instructors.

About Henry Isaacs
Henry has traveled the world capturing its varied landscapes and translates his love of nature onto his canvases with inspiring energy and passion. Little Cranberry Island is where Henry makes his home, and Maine’s shores, seas, harbors, mountains and skies are often seen in Henry’s compositions. Isaacs received degrees in painting and printmaking from the Rhode Island School of Design and the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London. He has taught art in Britain, Italy, and the U.S. For more information on Henry please visit www.HenryIsaacs.com.

About Ashley Bryan
Ashley Bryan is a painter and illustrator and is the recipient of multiple Coretta Scott King Awards for outstanding illustrations and the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for substantial and lasting contributions to children’s literature. In addition, he was recently honored as a Literary Lion at the New York Public Library. Ashley is Professor Emeritus of Fine Art from Dartmouth College, and holds degrees from Cooper Union, Columbia University, University of Aix-en-Provence and Freiburg University. Ashley’s newest book, "All Things Bright and Beautiful", appeared to a starred review in Publishers Weekly. Ashley’s work continues to evolve. From intricate collages on the pages of his books to large oils of the gardens and landscapes of the island, one experiences color, emotion, and energy.

Session Format:
Little Cranberry island becomes your art laboratory for three days, providing painting sites overlooking the mountains and harbors of Acadia National Park. Views include a few scattered islands and the wide expanse of the Gulf of Maine with sailboats, fishing boats, and an occasional four masted schooner. The interior landscape of the island includes historic mid-nineteenth century homes, gardens and neat piles of lobster traps. A typical day allows at least two painting venues. Painting sites are accessible and only a very short walk to indoor space and conveniences. Transportation for materials is provided and each location is set up prior to your arrival with easels, chairs, water bottles and extra supplies.

A certain amount of oil based paint, medium, canvasses, palettes and brushes will be available for purchase should you need something extra, or simply wish to try out some new idea suggested by one of our instructors. For those traveling from a distance who would rather arrive “hands free”, prior to your arrival you may request a kit of paints, brushes and canvasses.

For a complete description of the workshops and more information, please click here. All workshop fees include tuition, room and board. If you have questions or would like to pay your credit card deposit by phone, please call Dan or Cynthia Lief at 207-244-7494.

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