Catching the Light Discover the joy of painting the living, breathing landscape February 8 - 15, 2023 with Gaye Adams
I am passionate about the process of plein air painting and can't wait to share all I've learned about the process with the Mastrius community.  This will be a wonderful adventure with varied locations - beaches, mountains and countryside.  The wonderful resort, amazing hospitality and great food are a bonus, as is the chance to connect with your Mastrius friends around the pool with a cold drink at the end of each painting day. The workshop will start with a foundational approach to capturing a landscape from  direct observation in a limited amount of time.   It is a steep learning curve, but endlessly rewarding and is the fast lane to improving your skills as a painter.   There will be a demo each morning and personalized coaching at each easel for the remainder of the day.  Toward the end of the workshop, we will be spending some time doing a more formal group critique. I seek to help students paint a representational landscape with a sense of light, atmosphere and place.  So, if this interests you it would be my pleasure and privilege to guide you in the process.		I will be working in oils, which are the easiest  of mediums to manage in a warm climate.  If you bring acrylics, a stay wet palette and a painting umbrella are highly recommended.   To view my plein air studies go to  www.gayeadams.com  and look at the small works section of my painting portfolio.
Workshop Instructor: GAYE ADAMS Contact info for Gaye: www.gayeadams.com email: gayemadams@gmail.com	Gaye has enjoyed working professionally as an artist for over 30 years. During that time she has explored most mediums and subject matter. Through it all what remains constant is her delight with painting the effects of light and atmosphere, which is the signature of her work. An avid plein air painter, she not only enjoys the process of immersing herself in nature, but finds the knowledge and experience gained painting in the field is key in informing her larger studio works. The artist currently holds a Senior Signature status with the Federation of Canadian Artists and a Master Pastellist status with the Pastel Artists of Canada. In addition she is an involved member of the Artists for Conservation organization. Gaye currently is working primarily in oils because it lends itself so well to painting on location, and enjoys traveling to remote and pristine locations, primarily in BC, for the love and challenge of it. In addition to her field and studio work in Langley, BC, Gaye is a popular art instructor and enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge with her students both here and abroad.
Gaye's Artwork
Tentative Itinerary PLEASE NOTE:This itinerary might change due to travel restrictions Wednesday Arriving to Puerto Vallarta Airport Taking taxi to your hotel, Meeting at the hotel Lobby at 5:30 for Art Gallery walk, Dinner Thursday 8am - 9am Breakfast 2 hour scenic drive North to Los Cocos, Nayarit, where Casa Buena is located. Stop at La Panita Art Market and Lunch on the Beach Settling in, setting up your work space Dinner Friday 7am - 9am Breakfast 9:30am - 4pm workshop Dinner Art discussions or movie in the Casa Saturday 7am - 9am Breakfast 9:30am - 4pm workshop Happy hour, critique Dinner at Casa Manana Sunday 7am - 9am Breakfast 9:30am - 4pm workshop Happy hour, siesta Dinner Fashion Show Monday Early start at 7:00, light breakfast, 8am - 10am organized tour to the Jungle Exploring and shopping at San Blas, Lunch at the beach relax for the rest of the day or return to you studio to paint Dinner Tuesday 7am - 9am Breakfast 9:30am-4pm workshop: Happy hour, siesta, free time Dinner Wednesday 7am - 9am Breakfast Transport to PV Airport	Art Supplies for the Workshop Casa Buena will provide gamsol spirits, shop towel, containers. You are recommended to bring your own plein air setups. If you don't have it, Casa Buena has some easels to use. Please contact Jane to reserve it. All supports, paints, brushes and pallets are responsibility of the participants. Click here to see Gaye's supply list COST A. for a workshop participant: $2000.00 CAD including Instructions, some art supplies, 7 days accommodation, transportation from and to Puerto Vallarta, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, entertainment and a field trip to the Jungle. B. for a non painting partner of a friend: $1500.00 CAD including 7 days accommodation, transportation from and to Puerto Vallarta, all breakfasts, lunches and dinners, entertainment and a field trip to the Jungle. We can arrange other activities, like fishing, whale watching, bird watching, etc upon request for an extra fee. Payment Options A. Pay in full $2000.00 CAD upon registration. B. Make a deposit of $500.00 CAD and pay balance 45 days before the retreat. Payment Method A. send your check (Money draft or certified check if outside of Canada) made payable to Jane Romanishko (contact Jane for her mailing address) B. Email your money to janerom@shaw.ca C. Pay via Paypal NOTE: There will be 5% extra transaction fee added for using paypal. DEPOSIT BALANCE Cancellation Policy A. If your workshop is cancelled due to Instructor's unavailability, you will be notified immediately and you will receive a full refund. B. If you can't attend your retreat and notify us 45 days prior to the retreat, you are welcome to transfer 100% of your full payment to another Casa Buena Art Retreat within 2 years of the date of cancellation. You can transfer your payment to another person or any other options that Casa Buena has to offer. C. If you can't attend your retreat and notify us 30 days prior to the retreat, you are welcome to transfer 70% of your full payment to another Casa Buena Art Retreat within 2 years of the date of cancellation. D. If you can't attend your retreat and notify us 14 days or less prior to the retreat, Casa Buena Art Retreat will not issue any refunds or transfers to other session. Your only choice is to transfer your payment to another person. PLEASE NOTE: Administration fee of $50 will apply to options B,C and D.