April 2024
(This is my semi-periodic newsletter, which I send out via MailChimp.)
Interested in a Sedona Painting Retreat?
I just got back from a fantastic week in Sedona, Arizona, where I led a painting retreat for experienced painters. (Watch my Substack blog for a full report in the next few days.) And guess what—I'll be doing this again in November! If you're a plein air painter with some experience, I'd love to share my knowledge of the area with you. If you have any interest, please let me know, and as soon as I have details, I'll send them to you. (By the way, my August retreat in Maine is full for this summer, but I'm already planning for August 2025. The Maine retreat always fills early, so let me know if you're interested!)
Mastrius Live Demonstration
I'll be giving a two-hour, live painting demonstration in oil for Mastrius this Thursday, April 11, from 5-7 Mountain Time. This is FREE with the coupon code "i_know_michael". You can sign up here. My theme will be painting the Scottish Highlands. Yes, there will be greens! And I'll show you how I handle them.
Interested in Mentoring?
If so, I have two options for you:
Mentoring with my Mastrius group. In this program, I work with no more than eight aspiring artists to further their skill in painting through monthly meetings. In each session, we'll critique previous work; examine and refine goals; and learn new techniques and how to improve old ones. Details are here. (By the way, watch for my Instagram Live interview with Julie DeBoer of Mastrius this Monday at 1pm Mountain Time at @mastrius.official.)
Private painting intensive at my studio. In this one-on-one program for plein air painters, I will work with you privately to help you advance in your craft. We start by looking at your current work and practice, using this as a foundation for creating a custom program for the week. Then, we'll paint side-by-side in the field and return to the studio to refine our work. I am currently booking for Fall 2024. Details are here.
Scotland Paintings and a Book!
Trina and I have now finalized our plans for our month-long visit to Scotland this September. We are very excited to return to this beautiful land, and I am looking forward to sketching my way through the month. We'll be spending time in Aberdeenshire as well as Pitlochry and the Isle of Arran, plus a detour to Northumberland. (Yes, I know that's not in Scotland.) My goal is to gather plenty of reference material for a book and more paintings. I'd love your support for this trip. If you'd like to support me, you can find out more here.
If you have any questions on any of these items, please let me know and I'll be happy to answer them. In any event, have a great Spring!
HI Michael, I am interested in the November 2024 Sedona retreat. Keep me in mind and I'll check your Substack posts. Thanks! Kathleen