A Studio Day

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A Return to Rawson's Neck

Truth to tell, although I've been thoroughly enjoying all my seaside plein air days, I was glad to spend today in the studio. A day without sunscreen running down into my eyes was most welcome.

The question became, of course, what to paint? It seemed about time to re-visit Rawson's Neck. After a lot of on-site work, maybe I could do it justice? So I drove up past Del's filling station, rounded the hill past Soper's farm stand, and descended to Rawsonport. From there I drove out onto the neck, and imagined the scene.

Here's what I came up with.

 Like all the other recent work, it's a study, 8" x 12", 20x30cm. It needs lots of fiddling, but it was so wet by late this afternoon that I durst not touch it any more. In a day or two I'll finish the troubling bits. In any event, you can see that it was a nice day on the neck...and between my ears.

B.T. will be pleased to know that I have a 12" clear plastic T-square on order. When it comes, the horizons may finally get better.

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 Marc Dalessio

Marc Dalessio is one of my very favorite artists. We are sporadically in contact, and he's been generous in recommending my overseas workshops.

At the moment he is about to open a show at Grenning Gallery, Sag Harbor, New York.

Marc Dalessio Solo Show | June 25th - July 13th

"Our first show of the summer season opens on June 28th from 6:30 - 8:30pm, running from June 25th to July 13th. 
The solo show of Marc Dalessio will showcase one of the most dedicated and successful classically trained painters of this generation. It will include a selection of works created en plain air in Russia, Denmark, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Fiji, Croatia, and the United States."

If you find yourself anywhere near Sag Harbor, this show is a MUST.


Aside from the fact that I'm a huge fan of his work, especially his small panels, he is a tremendously knowledgeable fellow who could not be more generous in sharing his insights with his blog followers. When I first started blogging my aim was to try to be as open and helpful as Marc. I'm still trying.

I recommend that y'all have a look at Marc's blog. I suspect you'll become as addicted as I.  http://www.marcdalessio.com/ 

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Classes:

Weekend Workshop 28-29 June 2014 This Weekend! We'll be painting along the seacoast

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The Ogunquit Summer School of Art
Ogunquit, Maine
   
Two two-day workshops
14-15 August 2014
27-28 September 2014
Contact them at 603-819-9100

Holland 
4-12 September, Alkmaar, NL Contact me about this dbjurney@verizon.net

Toronto 6-10 October 2014
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Norway August 2015 Contact me to receive information as it becomes  available. dbjurney@verizon.net
 
Wales  A possible 2015 workshop for the Welsh Academy of Art

No Lighthouse

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Portland Head, Cape Elizabeth

Portland Head, in Maine, is famous for its iconic lighthouse. Its very status is why I turned my easel ten degrees toward the sea and painted the sea ledge instead.

Of course it's just a study, 8"x12" (20x30cm). One of these days I may paint a larger one in the studio. But for now, with the sun shining and the weather in the 70s, it's time to be outside.

Hope you are.

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Classes:

Weekend Workshop 28-29 June 2014 Coming up!!

Contact me about this dbjurney@verizon.net

The Ogunquit Summer School of Art
Ogunquit, Maine
   
Two two-day workshops
14-15 August 2014
27-28 September 2014
Contact them at 603-819-9100

Holland 
4-12 September, Alkmaar, NL Contact me about this dbjurney@verizon.net

Toronto 6-10 October 2014
Contact me about this. dbjurney@verizon.net

Norway August 2015

Contact me to receive information as it becomes 
available. dbjurney@verizon.net

Wales 

A possible 2015 workshop for the Welsh Academy of Art
 

A French Preview

A Garden in Eden...made to be painted

(photo: france-voyage.com)



Welcome to the Prieure N.-D. d'Orsan in Maisonnais, fourteen miles from our workshop headquarters in La Chatre.

In 1996, I stumbled upon the Priory, heeded a welcome sign, and found myself in an enchanted world. Here was a recently derelict group of marvelous buildings brought back to life through the vision of two architects, Patrice Taravella and Sonia Lesot.

At this stage the project was only three years old. They had, nonetheless, made great strides in protecting and restoring the buildings and in making the garden.

Everything was very informal, and I found an opportunity to talk with them both. But eventually their unrelenting tasks, and my need to make some drawings, sent us all off to work. Here's a drawing from that visit.

And another.

The Priory began its life in 1107. All that the monks needed would be produced here. The owners have made an extraordinary garden, respecting the monastic heritage but invigorating every design touch by their consummate taste.

I have just been in touch with Patrice, and we are welcome to come paint in the garden during our French Workshop. What fun we shall have! The Priory is also a tiny hotel (3 rooms, I think) of the Relais et Chateau group, We'll be able to get some lovely things for our lunch break. Patrice has said we may come any of the days, so we'll be sure to pick a gloriously sunny one.

We can paint from ten in the morning until seven in the evening. The fee, so you can save up, is 10 euros. If, however, you are able to convince them that you are a child of less height than one metre ten, you can get in for five euros.

I, for one, couldn't be more excited to paint at Orsan. Here's a video from the BBC, featuring Patrice interviewed by English gardening writer Monty Don.