The workshop will cover a variety of subjects and techniques. Small paintings will be demonstrated to help students see various methods of painting different subjects. Composition, value and “cheap tricks” will also be discussed. The workshop will be fun, but intense!

 My goal is to improve the painting skills of each student, helping them build confidence and creativity with each painting—step by step.

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Native Californian Joe Garcia is an established landscape and wildlife artist who lives and paints near the small mountain town of Julian, California. The natural setting amidst oaks and pines, and the golden hills of Southern California provide endless inspiration and subjects for his art.

Encouraged by friends and family to pursue an artistic career, Joe earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an advertising/illustration emphasis from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles. He worked as an illustrator and graphic designer for 13 years, then left the commercial field to focus full time on the fine art side of his career.

Today Joe continues to paint in oil or watercolor, and emphasizes composition, value and spontaneity in each medium. His paintings reflect his love of nature in landscapes, birds, mammals and a variety of other themes on location and in the studio. Whenever he travels his paints and camera are ready for capturing the visual moment. Garcia's original paintings and limited edition prints may be found in galleries and private collections throughout the United States and in Canada, New Zealand and Europe.

North Light Books produced Joe’s instructional books, Mastering the Watercolor Wash and the Watercolor Bible, and included his work in several other publications.  His art has appeared in numerous magazines, including Southwest Art, The Artist Magazine, Wildlife Art, and Watercolor Magic. In 2010 he was chosen to be a judge for the Federal Duck Stamp contest.

Joe Garcia's enthusiasm and dedication bring him continued achievement and success as he paints what he loves.

To learn more about Joe visit his website www.joegarcia.com

Non Members Fee: $390.00 Members Fee: $350.00