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Location on the Greek Island Santorini, April 1990,
(14" x18" oil )
ARTIST STATEMENT:
ON ART EDUCATION
Learning to paint is a challenge. To make an analogy
of the learning process: Imagine that you are tasked to
learn a very difficult subject solely from reading books.
And then you find that the books are in Sanskrit!
And so it is with Art. The complexity of learning to
paint is a function of its many aspects. The ‘Language’
of Art is the craft of it-the Technique. Without it, you’re
lost. With it, you’ve still only got half of the package.
The Content, the most fun part, still awaits.
We need to approach art education with its many aspects
in mind. The Content, in this Analogy, is Learning to See
as an Artist. When you make progress in this area and are
better able to comprehend the visual world around you,
your Painting Technique will begin to take care of itself!
With growing confidence, the work flips and goes from
being Technique-Driven to being Observation-Driven.
Reacting spontaneously to nature- is your birthright as
an artist. Don’t trade it for some dubious formulas or
techniques on how to paint things.
I believe that a good painting class really begins at four
o’clock on the final day. My goal is to put the student on a
path that is self-sustaining, where an ever-increasing visual
understanding will drive the painting process. My classes,
my whole teaching Philosophy, is designed to put you on
that path.
All of my classes include lecture/demonstrations as well as
an emphasis on individual assistance. All classes are open to
all levels, from beginner to advanced.
I look forward to painting with you. Let the fun begin!
Frank
LaLumia
STUDENT
CRITIQUES
“It
was interesting to see how people of many different
levels were instructed together and individually.
I believe Mr. LaLumia is especially good at teaching.
He shares and encourages his students in a very
special way. He was correct when he said “A
good workshop really begins at 4:30 pm on Friday.”
Sara
Jane F., SC
“Have
to tell you again what an excellent teacher you
are and how helpful your direction has been. It’s
remarkable how much valuable information I got out
of such a short period.”
Dave
D., NH
“After
plein air painting for 20 years or so, I finally ‘got
it’ with Frank’s instruction. All I’ve
learned before came together!”
Judy
P., CA
"I
wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your workshop.
It was the best workshop that I have ever attended.
I could even compare it to a semester of advanced
painting at the university level! I keep re-running
in my mind all of the things you taught us." Carole
A., KS
A
link to the materials list can be found
at the bottom of this page
July 26-30, 2010, Art in the Mountains,
Bend, Oregon
Gain the confidence to react spontaneously. Frank will help
open the door to self-expression in this multi-dimensional
workshop. When technique is observation-driven, an authentic
expression follows. This class will focus on the essential
challenges of Plein Air Painting: learn to see light, to simplify
and organize the subject matter, and to present it in a simple and
straightforward manner.
The class is open to artists at all levels of experience. Oil painters
are welcome. Class demonstrations are in watercolor.
Frank is a signature member of AWS, PAPA, NWS, TWSA, and
OPA; author of the book Plein Air Painting in Watercolor and Oil, North
Light publications. He has won many National Awards and is highly
collected.
This class is sponsored by Art in the Mountains of Bend Oregon.
The class is open to artists of all levels of experience. For Information
and reservations, please contact Tracy at Art in the Mountains, P.O.
Box 311, Mehama, OR 97384. (503) 930-4572.
Email: info@ArtintheMountains.com
Web Site: www.ArtintheMountains.com
PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR
AND OIL at our STUDIO in TRINIDAD
COLORADO
DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED, Trinidad Colorado
Paula and I personally invite you to our Osito Ranch Studio for
these Plein Air Workshops. The setting for this class couldn’t be better.
Our studio is located on 38 acres in the foothills of the Sangre de
Cristo Mountains, SW of Trinidad. We will be working out of our
studio as well as in the town of Trinidad itself. The view from our
deck includes the Spanish Peaks and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
in all their glory. The historic town of Trinidad, with its 200 buildings
on the National Historic Registry, also offers much to the artist.
In addition, we are two hours from the legendary art venues of
Taos NM and three hours from Santa Fe NM. In the past, students
have enjoyed side trips to these interesting destinations.
This class is open to both Oil Painters and Watercolorists of all
levels, from beginner to advanced. We will work hard to sharpen our
observational skills, and use that as the context to explore the craft of
painting, be it Oil or Watercolor. The emphasis in my classes is
the Plein Air experience. The premise of this class is that when
technique is observation-driven, an authentic expression follows.
We will work hard to sharpen our observational skills, and use that
as the context to explore the craft of painting, whether it be in Oil
or Watercolor.
For Information and Reservations, contact Frank LaLumia
or Paula Little / 31855 Old Sopris Road / Trinidad, CO 81082.
(719) 845-1385 or email: Frank@LaLumia.com
PLEIN AIR OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP and
SEMINAR with the PLEIN AIR PAINTERS
OF AMERICA.
August 29-Sept 3 PAPA Jackson Hole, WY
The Plein Air Painters of America Workshop and Seminar
has been called a "masters class" in identifying the techniques
that work for you. In 2010 PAPA is teaming up with the Art
Association of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to host its 12th week-
long Workshop and Seminar painting on-location in the spectacular
meadows, valleys, and rivers of the Teton Mountains. Eight PAPA
Signature Members will be teaching, doing painting demonstrations
in the morning, with participants mentored as they paint in the afternoon.
Participants select a different instructor and paint in a different location for
each of four days, with a fifth day watching all instructors demonstrate
in the morning, followed by one-on-one critiques in the afternoon.
Special evening programs make this a total immersion in the joy of responding to
the immediacy of the environment and creating paintings that capture the
colors, shapes, light, and atmosphere of the moment. Transportation and
outdoor painting gear are required for this intermediate to advanced level
course in oil and acrylic painting.
DATES: Sunday evening, August 29, through Friday, September 3, 2010
TUITION: $740 for the week of classes and evening events
(discounted rate for AAJH members?).
MEDIA: Oil and acrylic paints.
LEVEL: Intermediate to Advanced.
LOCATION: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Art Association of
Jackson Hole (www.artassociation.org). The nearest airport
is Jackson Hole Airport.
September 19-25, 2010, Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation,
Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin
One of the great Epiphanies on the Artistic Road is the Realization
that we are painting Light, not things. We leave the comfort of our
studios in an attempt to learn this lesson. If you can paint Light,
you can paint anything under the sun.
This class will focus on the essential challenge of Plein Air
Painting: to learn to see light, to simplify and organize the
subject matter, and to present it in a simple and straightforward
manner.
This class is sponsored by Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation.
The class is open to artists of all levels. For Information and reser-
vations, contact Dillman’s Bay Resort, 3305 Sand Lake Lodge,
(P. O. Box 98), Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin 54538.
