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| The Rio Grande Gorge & the Sangre de Cristos |
Taos, New Mexico - Painting Retreat
September 26-October 1, 2021
If you've not been to Taos before, you're in for a treat. Taos sits between the 800-foot-deep Rio Grande Gorge and the aspen-clad peaks of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Our subject matter will include the Rio Grande, which should be starting to show some autumn color, as well as the mountain streams and aspens near Taos Ski Valley. We'll also paint the rustic adobe structures in historic Arroyo Seco and, of course, the enchanting village of Taos itself. I've painted in this area many times and will be happy to share with you my knowledge.
But Taos isn't all about the landscape. It's also home to the Taos Society of Artists, and you can visit some of their studios, which are now museums. The Taos Art Museum at the Nicholai Fechin House is a great introduction to these artists, as are the E.I. Couse and Blumenschein studios and the Mabel Dodge Luhan House. Taos is also home to many excellent restaurants including Doc Martin's, Orlando's Mexican Cafe and Michael's, as well as to many galleries.
This exclusive painting retreat will be limited to only FIVE painters. Participants must have outdoor painting experience and be comfortable painting without assistance. Cost for the retreat is $300, not including lodging or meals. (You can find many excellent and reasonably-priced options for lodging at AirBnB and elsewhere.) A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space. Once I receive your deposit, I'll send a confirmation letter with important details. Contact me to reserve your space.
Although this is not a formal workshop, I will be giving critiques daily for work we do during the week. After that, I'll guide you to one of many stunning locations for our morning painting session where we will paint as a group. You are welcome to watch as I paint and treat it as a demo, and I will gladly narrate as I work. After lunch, we can continue to paint as a group at a new location, or if you'd like to paint on your own, I will give you suggestions. We may also choose to visit one of the Taos museums or galleries.
I invite you to join me in this special painting retreat! Here are some photos to whet your appetite.
