Description: In addition to the basic principles of painting such as composition, design, values, edges and color, this class will teach you how to paint a credible and convincing architectural motif by focusing on the following: fundamental principles of linear and atmospheric perspective, development of understanding and appreciation of the rules of perspective, and the use of plein air etudes and sketches in the evolution of a major studio work. The workshop will entail outdoor sketching, as well as studio work. Each day’s session will begin with a short discussion and a painting and/or drawing demonstration. At the end of each day, students will participate in an instructor directed show-and- tell hour during which students will discuss their accomplishments and concerns in a fun and lighthearted open environment.

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Description: Understanding the demands of the acrylic medium is the primary focus of this workshop. Hook will emphasize color, composition, atmospheric light and architectural elements. Students will receive individual instruction and critiques in the studio and should complete the workshop with a significant level of confidence working with acrylics. Photography as a visual source for landscape painting is an important part of the class. Individual instruction and critiques. Photos will be provided.

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Description: In addition to the basic principles of painting such as composition, design, values, edges and color, this class will teach you how to paint a credible and convincing architectural motif by focusing on the following: fundamental principles of linear and atmospheric perspective, development of understanding and appreciation of the rules of perspective, and the use of plein air etudes and sketches in the evolution of a major studio work. The workshop will entail outdoor sketching, as well as studio work. Each day’s session will begin with a short discussion and a painting and/or drawing demonstration. At the end of each day, students will participate in an instructor directed show-and- tell hour during which students will discuss their accomplishments and concerns in a fun and lighthearted open environment.

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Description: Understanding the demands of the acrylic medium is the primary focus of this workshop. Hook will emphasize color, composition, atmospheric light and architectural elements. Students will receive individual instruction and critiques in the studio and should complete the workshop with a significant level of confidence working with acrylics. Photography as a visual source for landscape painting is an important part of the class. Individual instruction and critiques. Photos will be provided.

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Description: Understanding the demands of the acrylic medium is the primary focus of this workshop. Hook will emphasize color, composition, atmospheric light and architectural elements. Students will receive individual instruction and critiques in the studio and should complete the workshop with a significant level of confidence working with acrylics. Photography as a visual source for landscape painting is an important part of the class. Individual instruction and critiques. Photos will be provided.

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Description: There are many aspects to plein aire painting, but two of the most important are creating a strong, expressive design and understanding how to interpret color outside. The workshop will focus on developing a sense of design and rhythm, learning to take what the landscape gives you and improving upon it. Focus will also be on how to understand the thought process of mixing color outside, using colors that will give your painting the effect of light not just copying what you see. We will also work on understanding the painting process in the studio and the importance of setting and achieving goals in your work. The workshop will take place in Tubac, Arizona’s oldest settlement. Tubac is backed up against the Santa Rita Mountains and is surrounded by cotton woods, streams and canyons. Old adobe street scenes, as well as the Tumacacori Mission, are excellent examples of the old Spanish architecture we will explore. Portable easel and transportation required.

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Description: Do you have difficulty identifying your values in an outdoor landscape? Have you ever wondered about the factors which determine a shadows temperature, or how to attain that elusive evening light? Would a step- by- step method for quickly capturing the essence of a scene be beneficial when working outdoors? Here is a course proven to get results and help improve your skills and understanding as a landscape painter. This class will be an exhaustive study of the principles and procedures for landscape painting, and age old concepts pertaining to value, color, composition and brushwork will be explained simply and effectively to everyone’s understanding. This class is intended for the serious beginner through advanced painter. While accommodating for various painting styles, emphasis will be placed on being more purposeful and direct with paint application. We will produce approximately 10-12 small studies throughout the week done both on location and from selected reference. Teaching methods include: PowerPoint presentation, painting exercises, location studies, class and individual critiques, instructor demonstrations and individual help. Portable easel and transportation required.

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Description: This landscape class will emphasize working from life. Most of the class time will be spent painting on location. After meeting the first day at Scottsdale Artists’ School, the class will be based out of Gold Canyon, Arizona, which will allow for closer proximity to painting locations. We will cover the process of gathering essential information and editing in the field. The importance of how you start the painting will be stressed, since a correct start makes the entire process less difficult. We’ll also cover the importance of a solid foundation in design, drawing, values and color. Please come prepared with the supplies to do at least two paintings a day. Individual attention, demos, and some laughter are included in the cost! Portable easel and transportation required. Students are encouraged to consider accommodations in Gold Canyon, Arizona - which is about 40 minutes from the Sky Harbor International Airport, and over one hour from the School. Hotel recommendations provided upon registration.

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Description: A good painting tells as much about the artist as the painting itself. Mueller will talk about the whole process of putting a painting together; from the first concept to small idea and value composition studies, the use of a color study and on to the finished painting. Students will also do direct painting without preliminary studies. The emphasis will not be on the finished piece but on the process of making a more successful painting. Remember, most paintings are ruined at the start, not at the end, as not enough preliminary thought is given to them. Students will work on counterchange, color harmony and the balance of masses and shapes in size, value and color. Students should be prepared to work from their own photos and/or field studies. Starts, mistakes and failures could be the order of the day, but Mueller says, “We will make mistakes, work hard, and have a good time doing it!”

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Description: This workshop is for painters who want to develop a sound understanding of the fundamentals of outdoor painting through demonstrations (in oil), lectures, practices, critique, as well as extensive one-on-one interaction. The workshop will focus the artist on effectively capturing light, atmosphere and mood in paint while using strong composition and color harmony. Each morning will begin with a lecture and demo, followed by painting on location, and a critique at the end of the day. Some prior experience painting outdoors is required. Students will meet at the Scottsdale Artist’s School on the first morning. Portable easel and transportation required.

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Description: This time-tested curriculum is designed for the serious student intent on improving his or her landscape painting skills. Students will develop an increased understanding of the application of value and color in landscape, as well as compositional aspects of focus, pattern and atmospheric perspective. In addition, we will be working to develop better, more fluid brushwork and paint application. The class is intended for beginning through advanced levels. Through comprehensive lecture and demonstration, we will cover these fundamentals as the basis for successful impressionistic landscapes. In addition, students will learn a reliable, step-by-step, systematic approach to painting en plein air, and a short-hand for working in an environment of ever changing outdoor conditions. We will be painting 10-12 studies during the course of the week. We will be utilizing the benefits of both outdoor and classroom painting. Instruction will include lecture and slide presentation, demonstrations, class critiques, and plenty of one-on-one time with each student. The principles taught in the class apply universally to a variety of mediums. All students are welcome, though the demos will be done using acrylics. A field easel is required, as the class will be painting on location much of the time. Finally, a class that deciphers the mysteries of age old concepts and breaks it down into simple, straight forward, easy to understand principles.

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Description: What does the act of ‘seeing’ mean for an artist? Find the answer in this workshop as we explore the specifics of learning to ‘see’ the subject, interpreting the visual elements, and executing it all onto canvas. We will discuss the way the optics of the eye work as well as seeing light, form, atmosphere and space. The fundamental principles of painting - composition, drawing, value, color, and edges will also be stressed. Students will sharpen their focus by pushing for simplification of form, shape, and the larger masses. Each day we will begin with a demo and lecture covering the principles mentioned above followed by a fun day of painting and personal instruction. Students may choose to work from their favorite photos and field sketches or still life subjects set up in class. Individual attention will be a high priority as well as laughs and a lot of enthusiasm!

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