Crossings at Carnegie 

I will demonstrate how I use field studies to work up a larger painting in the studio and for students to then do the same. The class is designed around a couple of days of field work, gathering information to be used for the larger paintings.  We then move inside.  We'll have a few days of studio work.  During that time we will work on enlarging the studies selected.

The workshop will include three days of demonstrations, lecture and instruction about how I paint in the landscape 'en plein air'.  Each day will include a demo, group discussion about painting technique, materials and philosophy, and easel time for students along with easel critique.  I like to concentrate on the basic elements of painting and will include an exercise or two to reinforce some of the basics that we all need to brush up on from time to time.  There will be at least one black&white exercise, and the chance to paint a several full color studies as well.  At the end of the three days there will be time for a discussion about your work and for questions as a group. The workshop is open to oil and pastel painters of any level.

I'm pleased to announce that I will be conducting my now... "4th Annual" Taylors Falls, MN Workshop from my home studio base.   5 Day Landscape Painting Workshop - Taylors Falls, MN. Please join me for 5 days in beautiful Taylors Falls, MN  for an on location landscape painting workshop.   Taylors Falls is an historic lumber town, with an entire neighboorhood  built between 1850 and 1865, 'Angel Hill', and is on the National Historic Register.  In addition the St.Croix River, a National Wild and Scenic River, runs below town cutting through high stone cliffs adorned with majestic white pine trees.  Paintings are everywhere! The purpose of this workshop is to reinforce the 'basics' in your approach to painting. How to effectively structure a painting from 'concept' to the last brush stroke, re-examining  your understanding of 'value' relationships, how they relate to color relationships, and how that understanding makes for a stronger painting.  I will emphasize simplifying masses,  value, color, and details in your studies in order to more effectively communicate your idea to the viewer.   This is going to be an intensive workshop for painters interested in working hard at improving upon their painting knowledge.  We have a good time and at the same time seriously approach the areas of  painting that we feel we need improvement.  The small town atmosphere of Taylors Falls and the  'backyard' headquarters that we stage in, all lead to five days of an experience that will leave you with  new friends and a wonderful painting experience.  Demonstrations, exercises, plenty of painting time, critiques at the easel and as a group, will fill the 5 days of this clinic.   The class is open to painters of any level working in oil paints or dry pastels.   We will be painting outside no matter the weather.  And we may be painting in a Minnesota State Park,  requiring a car sticker for entrance.  In case of wet weather, there are  covered pavilions to paint from.  If you are a pastelist and paint in another more 'weather worthy'  medium, I'd suggest bringing it along in addition to the pastels just in case.   The dates are: Monday to Friday - August 10, 11, 12 & 13th, 2010.    Class meets: 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday. A one hour break for lunch 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. A Nocturne Night is a possibility depending on weather. The cost is $550.00.00 with a non-refundable deposit of $150.00 dollars due at sign up to reserve a place in the class.   The Balance of $400.00 is due by the 26th of July, 2010.  *Cancellation Policy- No deposits refunded, unless I have to cancel the class for unavoidable reasons.  If you have to cancel I need to be notified no less than 2 weeks before ( July 26th, 2010 ), the start date ( August 9th, 2010 ).  Only then will the balance, if paid already, be refunded. To sign up, email this announcement back to me with your mailing address, phone number and send a check for $150.00 to:  Marc R. Hanson 219 Basil St Taylors Falls, MN 55084 I will send a confirmation back when the check has been received.   Sign ups are first come, first served and will be filled as deposits are received. There is lodging in the area for those might come in from out of town and the info will be sent on request.   Thank you, I hope to see you in August.