Watercolor is one of the most suitable mediums to use outdoors for its portability and ease of care.  Working outside with all the senses engaged and immersed in the scene gives an artist an ultimate painting experience.  However, it may be surprisingly hard if one is not capable of handling outdoor elements well that are usually not an issue in the studio.  In this workshop, Keiko, primarily a plein-air painter, explains how to tackle basic outdoor elements as well as key artistic elements to build a painting that is simple and strong in composition and content.  She promises two complete demonstrations a day while various subjects and locations will be explored for the participants to learn how to capture light and atmosphere specific to each place.  Her demo is an example of how she edits and interprets visual information presented in reality to turn into a painting that conveys a certain mood evoked by what she sees and feels.  After each demo follows one-on-one guidance when the participants paint.  Group critique may be conducted at the end of day.

Recommended experience level:  all levels

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Keiko Tanabe

Keiko was born in Kyoto, Japan and currently lives in San Diego, California, U.S.A.  Primarily self-taught, she embarked on a professional art career as a watercolor painter in 2005 after working in international relations and marketing.  Since then, her work has earned many awards and recognitions on national and international level.  Her work appears in private and corporate collections in many countries.  Her work was also featured in numerous art publications including L’Art de l’Aquarelle (France & UK), Practique des Arts (France), Watercolor Artist (US) and Artists & Illustrators (UK).  She is also a sought-after workshop instructor, teaching watercolor courses both in the U.S. and abroad.  She is currently a member of National Watercolor Society (signature), American Watercolor Society, North American Watercolor Artists and American Impressionist Society.

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Non Members Fee: $540.00 Members Fee: $500.00