CAA Week – The Figure and Landscape
Where: Scottsdale Artists' School, 3720 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
When: CAA Week – The Figure and Landscape. May 2 through 6, 2011
Instructors: Gary Carter, John Coleman, Bruce Greene, Mehl Lawson
Gary Carter - Oil Painting
This painting workshop will focus on working from life, both outdoors and indoors with costumed models. The instructor will paint along with the class, and address each student's individual needs and challenges throughout the week. Gary will discuss his process building a painting, as well as his studio procedure. Students will paint outdoors, at locations in and around Scottsdale, transportation and portable easel is required.
Level: Intermediate, Professional
Meets 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Tuition: $750
Model Fee: $35
Note: Portable easel and transportation required and locations will be in and around Scottsdale
To register for Gary Carter's workshop follow this link:
http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/34313534/Registration.aspx
John Coleman – Sculpture
The focus of this workshop will be the human figure and portrait head with the emphasis on gesture, design, and surface texture. Moving beyond the basics to explore what makes a sculpture art, as opposed to a model or mere replica of life. John will also share his techniques and philosophy on sculpting the characters of the American West.
Level: Advanced, Professional
Meets 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Tuition: $995
Model Fee: $35
Note: Oil-based clay required
To register for John Coleman's workshop follow this link:
http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/34313434/Registration.aspx
Bruce Greene – Oil Painting
This workshop will focus on concept and the development of a painting, from Bruce's perspective in depicting the contemporary cowboy with authenticity, always working from live models. Bruce will demonstrate his painting techniques and give a presentation on the progression of making a large-scale painting. Students are invited to bring two samples of a finished work, for a group critique. Class is limited to 12 students.
Level: Advanced
Meets 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Tuition: $750
Model Fee: $35
To register, click on this link:
http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/34313432/Registration.aspx
Mehl Lawson – Sculpture
This class will concentrate on modeling the horse, rider, and equipment of the working cowboy. Students will learn how the figures work together with ease to create a natural and authentic composition. We will spend time discussing tools and materials used in the sculpting process, and the instructor will provide daily demonstrations as well as individual instruction and critiques. Students will work with authentic equipment and tack as reference material.
Level: All levels
Meets 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Tuition: $635
Note: Oil-based clay required
To register for Mehl Lawson's workshop follow this link:
http://reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/ProgramDetail/34313433/Registration.aspx
Scholarships
The Cowboy Artists of America is committed to cultivating the next generation of Western artists. To that end, the CAA founded the Joe Beeler Cowboy Artists Foundation. This 501(c)(3), non-profit organization provides scholarships to Western artists who are honing their skills through the CAA's mentoring program.
Scholarships are coordinated through the CAA mentoring program's partner venues and are awarded to students based on a combination of ability and need. For instance, Scottsdale Artists' School is processing scholarship applications for CAA Week. The scholarships typically cover the costs of the classes taken, but on occasion they might also cover travel expenses and lodging for students with exceptional need and talent.
Your donation can, and will, make a difference to these student artists while helping to perpetuate Western representational art for future generations to enjoy. Because the Joe Beeler Cowboy Artists Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Donors will receive a receipt for their tax records.
Please donate today by mailing a check made out to “Joe Beeler Cowboy Artists Foundation” to:
Joe Beeler Cowboy Artist Foundation
PO Box 11348
Prescott, AZ 86304-1348
To apply for a scholarship from the Joe Beeler Cowboy Artists Foundation follow this link:
http://scottsdaleartschool.org/schoolinfo/scholarships
For more information please call Audry at 480-990-1422.
