A little over two years ago, I wrote about Carl Judson's A Guerrilla Painter's Notebook. The book
mentions that it is only the first volume, so I wrote that I was
looking forward to the next one. Well, it's here - A Guerrilla
Painter's Notebook II. And just like the last one, it's a really
good read.
In this one, Carl, who is the founder
of Judson's Art Outfitters and the inventor of the Guerrilla Box, of
which I'm a big fan, goes on more adventures. He paints Nevada and
France, experiments with acrylics and explains his color choices for
his oil palette. One of my favorite essays, though, talks about a
26-foot panorama he did of the landscape around his home. Covering
24 panels, the panorama is a beautiful piece. I enjoyed reading the
detailed description of how he went about painting it and managed to
achieve a consistent "look" among all the paintings. (Tip:
He unified the skies after he'd painted them.) It got me excited
enough to consider perhaps a similar project.
Here's a picture of Carl out in the
field, pondering his panorama:
I recommend the book, and it'd make a
nice stocking stuffer for your favorite plein air painter. (I'm sure
stuffing your own stocking is perfectly OK!)
A Guerrilla Painter's Notebook II by
Carl Judson. 32 pages, and more images than I want to count. $9.95.
Visit
http://www.judsonsart.com/pleinair/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=2071&idcategory=88
.
On another note, I want to mention
again my upcoming painting retreat in Sedona for the week of March
26th. This program is only for intermediate to advanced painters or
professionals. Participants are expected to be comfortable with
painting outdoors and their chosen medium. Painters may work in any
medium, but I'll be working in oil or pastel.
For the retreat, group lodging is
included that has cooking facilities so participants may make their
own meals. Artists are expected to stay at the lodging to ensure an
"immersion" experience in which painting is talked about in
casual conversation, and impromptu demonstrations, outings or group
critiques may result.
This is not a workshop with formal
instruction, but I'll demonstrate daily and offer end-of-the-day
critiques. I'll also guide you to some of Sedona's prime painting
spots.
Price is $1000, which includes six
nights lodging (arrive Sunday, depart Saturday). Food is not
included, but we'll have a kitchen. The retreat is limited to four
participants. (Spouses and non-painting partners may be included,
depending on the lodging.) If you're interested, please let me know right away. I need to have four committed by Thanksgiving in order
to secure space. I hope you'll join us!
