Mary will be presenting at the upcoming Realism Live. "Realism Live" is for artists who want to elevate their painting and drawing skills to the next level. Get access to the world’s leading experts all in one place. During this event, instruction will be offered in Figure, Portrait, Landscape, Still Life, Flowers, and more.
Click HERE to read Realism Today's feature article, "The Symphony of Landscape, Through Wonder and Curiosity", written by Laura Vailati
Location: Online
Dates: November 13 - 15, 2024
Mary's Instructional Video will be aired: November 15th at 4-5pm CST
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What could be more rewarding than knowing how to create paintings that reflect our love of the Northwoods? Come to Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat and find out!
In this workshop, Mary teaches the joy of outdoor landscape painting, step by step. Whatever your level, you will learn proven techniques that develop your confidence and your point of view, from beginning idea to end result. You will learn the abstract qualities in realistic paintings that breathe life into your subjects! Four days – Plein air and studio. Come join us!
Please visit Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat to learn more and register.
"Love of the Land!" 4-day workshop
Location: Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat (Dillman's Resort)
Dates: May 27th - 30th, 2025
Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat
3305 Sand Lake Lodge Lane
Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538
Please visit Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat to learn more and register.
Join us as we immerse ourselves in the beauty of glistening waters, lovely coastal docks, Roman ruins, and the charming towns along Lake Garda in this romantic northern region of Italy! As artists, we seek to express our love for the beauty we see in the world, and this inspiring workshop is designed to show exactly how to do just that.
We will paint or sketch each day on location, and there will be many demos where you can watch or choose to paint alongside Mary. Throughout her demonstrations, Mary seamlessly covers the fundamentals of creating great paintings. More importantly, whatever your level, you will find this designed to gently and joyously lead you, one-on-one, to a greater understanding of what is inside waiting to be expressed on the canvas! You will leave as a better painter, guaranteed!
As an added feature of this workshop, special instruction will be given on artistically using your additional photo reference to recreate your experiences or quick views (from a boat, for example) later, away from the scene.
You are invited to use minimal gear, small panels, and a simple palette of colors, for ease and comfort in traveling. In a balanced itinerary, we will be given tours, wined and dined, and nurtured in the great tradition of Il Chiostro workshops.
SPECIAL BONUS!
An hour before dinner each evening, in the manner of the European salon, we will gather with those attending the Dream Building Workshop of Dr. Gretchen Stein, for a happy hour of friendship-building, relaxation, and inspiring discussion of topics to do with the creative process and the power of the imagination. (After all, we must imagine the finished creation on our blank canvas before we lay our first stroke!) This hour will be co-lead by workshop leaders, Gretchen and Mary.
After this hour, we will go together with new friends to enjoy excellent Italian cuisine and the joy of interesting conversation.
Please visit Il Chiostro to learn more and register.
"Italy En-Plein Air!” 7-day workshop
Location: Verona and Lake Garda, Italy
Dates: September 23rd - 30th, 2025
Please visit Il Chiostro to learn more and register.
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