Painting workshop in Vermont

Vermont 2013

Paintings from a Vermont Farm                     
An artists’ workshop & retreat with Kim Morin Weineck
To sign up or for more information, email kimweineck@gmail.com or call 508-596-0830. Thanks! 

Good paintings often spring from the inspiration provided by a location.  Surrounded by mountains, fields, ripening crops, rivers, and farm life – your paintings of Amee Farm in Pittsfield, VT will be truly inspired! 

Photo courtesy Sweet Georgia P's at Amee Farm

Dates :  Sunday, August 4^th- Wednesday, August 7^th
Please arrive any time after 3:30pm on Sunday to settle into your room and get acquainted with the landscape. A welcome dinner will be provided with participant introductions at the gathering.
Schedule :  Each day begins with breakfast, followed by a painting lesson with handouts and a demonstration by the instructor. Locations for the day’s painting will be determined before breaking for lunch, which each participant is responsible for daily. On-location painting continues after the lunch break with individual instruction throughout the remainder of the day. All mediums and painting levels are welcome.

The group will convene for lively critiques of the day’s work before dinner.

Tuesday night is an extra-special Farm-to-Table dinner comprised of freshly harvested selections from Sweet Georgia P’s at Amee Farm: a perfect send-off meal together. What a treat this will be! We'll be painting from the landscape, creating still lifes of veggies and flowers from Sweet Georgia P's at Amee Farm, and then enjoying a fantastic gourmet meal that couldn't be fresher! This is the French idea of terroir at its best -- just for us!

If the weather cooperates, those interested can paint the sunrise and enjoy a brown bag picnic breakfast. Wednesday’s lesson and final painting session concludes with our last critique over a catered lunch. The workshop ends at 1:30pm on Wednesday, August 7^th. 

Photo by Katina Bentley

Lodging: Workshop participants are housed at the rustic luxury bed and breakfast, Amee Farm Lodge, just across from Sweet Georgia P’s at Amee Farm. The inn is reserved for the group solely, providing a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in the art experience alone and in collaboration with others.  Take a  look at their site for pictures of their rooms and be sure to check out their blog for some amazing photos of the landscape.

Photo courtesy of the Amee Farm Lodge website and blog

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*The inn offers many different rooms, some with private bath and some a semi-private bath (shared between two rooms). Rooms are granted on a first-come first-served basis. When you pay, you reserve your room choice, so reserve early!

Pricing:  $ 850 includes 3 night’s lodging and breakfast daily. A welcome dinner is provided on Sunday as well as a private Farm-to-table dinner event on Tuesday and lunch on departure day. Participants receive three days of in-depth art instruction with painting demonstrations.  Not a painter? You are welcome to join us, too. Retreat only, no instruction is $695.

For a slideshow of painting locations and the Amee Farm Lodge, check out this slideshow. Enjoy!

To sign up or for more information, email kimweineck@gmail.com or call 508-596-0830. Thanks! 

The artist/instructor: 

Kim Morin Weineck is an accomplished artist who has been teaching all mediums of painting and drawing for more than a decade. Kim concentrates on the beauty of interpretive landscapes in her own work. She is a juried member of the Pastel Society of America (PSA), Signature Member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod (PPSCC), among other art society memberships. Founder and Instructor of the Neponset Valley Artists (NVA), Kim holds a BFA in Fine Art, 2D from Massachusetts College of Art and Design where she graduated with distinction and found her artist-voice studying in Pont-Aven, Brittany, France. Kim has served as Gallery Director at Gallery9, Norwood, MA.

Workshop with Deb Quinn-Munson

The Foxboro Art Association hosted a workshop with Deb Quinn-Munson Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Studio East, Walpole. 

Deb Quinn-Munson begins with an oil underpainting on
Wallis (or UART -- can't remember which) paper

Having attended last year's workshop, I was excited that Deb was invited back to lead a class focusing specifically on techniques for painting water.

Students in rapt attention

Assessing references

Deb had many wonderful tidbits about painting water. She shared this quote by Don Demers, " Study the water until you understand what it looks like, then paint how it feels." I personally love stuff like this!

Deb made two underpaintings, this photo shows watercolor on
watercolor paper. Another was in oil on Wallis paper.

Deb continues to develop her underpainting

Deb shared her 80/20 Guide with us, asking us to consider this ratio when making decisions regarding composition, shape, value, color, line, texture, and rhythm.

Karole Nicholson came up to see the painting in progress and make inquiries

We have so much to think of when making good paintings. Often this is done intuitively, but Deb's insight encourages artists to slow down and consider the options for deliberate choices -- a smart thing to do.

The painting with the introduction of pastel shows lovely sparkle.

Deb, again with the group in rapt attention, shows the two paintings and discusses their  attributes.

One tidbit Deb shared has sat in my head as a good default for making these decisions:
What will make someone walk across a room to see the painting? Of course you should choose the options that would do that!

Pastel painting by Deb Quinn-Munson -- what shimmer! 

Deb offers instruction

As important as composition is, Deb mentioned that composition doesn't get credit for its role in good paintings. No one really says, "Wow! What composition in that painting!"

Workshop attendees give each other guidance 

Diane Scotti with her pastel of waterlilies

Diane Scotti's work in progress

She encouraged us to be deliberate with our marks and to make bold, decisive paintings:
"You only get to hit it once -- maybe twice. That's it."

Workshop in full swing with everyone painting!

The start of my painting - Kim Morin Weineck 

Kathy Hutchinson's work-in-progress
(apologies for the crooked photo)

The day ended all too soon. Perhaps Deb will be invited yet again to instruct another aspect of pastel painting!

Deb Quinn-Munson and I at the end of a great day

Thanks for reading! ~kmw

November Demo Recap and Resources

Hello,  Foxboro Art Association! As promised here is a blog summary of the demonstration I did for your November meeting. This post is a long one, but it's jam-packed with good source information about a bunch of topics discussed at the meeting.

Please feel free to contact me with a comment on this blog or by emailing kimweineck@gmail.com should you have further questions. It would be my pleasure to help. 

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RECAP OF STUDIES CREATED AT THE DEMO

The nearly two-hour demo concentrated on four different surfaces and somehow I quickly was able to sketch four (!) paintings to show just how varied these surfaces can be.

Sennelier's Pastel Card is my favorite and so it was my opener. I created this landscape with two hay bales on dry-mounted charcoal colored Pastel Card. I find the paper, with its cork tooth, grabs color vibrantly.

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
WORK IN PROGRESS: Hay Bales
original pastel, 12x16"
Sennelier Pastel Card

The next surface was Canson Mi-Teintes paper, which has two distinct sides. The 'right' side (with the Canson watermark) offers a zillion small circular 'nubbies' on it which I am constantly feeling the need to eradicate. I have a hard time with this paper on the 'right' side, but this paper keeps you 'true' and the effect of it can be soft and beautiful.

A member made the observation that this piece looked like it had a netting over the entire surface - the exact 'nubbies' I'm describing! Yes, I think you're right on!

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
WORK IN PROGRESS: Marsh Light
original pastel, 12x16"
Canson Mi-Teintes paper, RIGHT side

If you turn this Canson Mi-Teintes paper over to the 'wrong side, an entirely different effect is achieved. No 'nubbies' are there. It's smoother and, for my way of working, I enjoy myself more as I am not fighting the paper the entire time I'm painting. The pastel pigment sits nicely on the paper, simple as that. 

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
WORK IN PROGRESS: Hay Bales
original pastel, 12x16"
Canson Mi-Teintes paper, WRONG side

To finish up the demo, I painted this incredibly dull start of a pastel which needs so much work I nearly didn't post it here. For the purposes of being accurate, I'm including it, pride be damned!

PastelMat by Clairefontaine is a relatively new surface which is so mind-boggling in its ability to accept more and more pastel and yet confounds because it has no tooth or grit to grab the pigment. The paper I had was white, and a lot is still showing through. More work to be done, but those in attendance got to see how one works on the surface. 

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
WORK IN PROGRESS: Marsh Stream
original pastel, 12x16"
PastelMat

My goal is to finish up what I can on these and post when they're completed. I hope I can keep on this positive flow of energy since the demonstration this week and get to them soon! Please cut me some slack on these studies. They were done in great haste and aren't refined yet.

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RESOURCES AND QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
People asked me some wonderful, pertinent questions about materials. Keep in mind that this is my opinion. Please experiment and enjoy your own process of discovery! I'm reluctant to use the word 'best' here, but in my opinion, that's what they are!

The plein air set

The best go-to set of pastels for plein-air:
Sennelier's 80 half-stick set for Plein Air

The best paper for plein-air:
Sennelier's Pastel Card pad in either size available

The best fixative to protect your pastel and not have too much dulling of color:
Lascaux fixatif

The pastels I used for the demonstration:
Sennelier (so beautiful with Sennelier Pastel Card), Unison (loved these with the PastelMat surface), Terry Ludwig, Nupastel, and Girault.

The best sources for on-line ordering of pastel supplies:
Dakota Art Pastels
Dick Blick
Jerry's Art A Rama
Terry Ludwig

Please find me online at kimmorinweineck.blogspot.com and follow my blog, should you like.
I'm also at Gallery9 at Custom Art Framing as the Gallery Director. I'd be delighted to see you there.

What a wonderful experience it was to test myself for this demo. The crowd was wonderful with amazingly on-point questions and such encouraging comments.

Thank you to Foxboro Art Association for having me!

November Demonstrator :: Kim Morin Weineck

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
CLOUDS AND CONIFERS
original pastel, 16x12"

Kim Morin Weineck will demonstrate various techniques in pastel related to the wide variety of surfaces available for use in the medium at our next meeting, November 8th at 7pm St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Foxboro, MA

©2011 Kim Morin Weineck
BEACH BIKE
original pastel, 16x12"

More information can be found about Kim and her classes on her blog kimmorinweineck.blogspot.com and on her Facebook page: Kim Morin Weineck's Art and on Twitter @kimweineck.

Final Meeting Until September 2011

We held our final meeting of the school year on May 10 at a brand new location, St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Foxboro, and elected officers for next year:

Frank Quinn was elected President
Jack Gannon Vice President
Haydi Hurley was re-elected Secretary
Paula DePierro was re-elected Treasurer.

Kathy Hutchinson, who has served admirably as President for the past three years, is stepping down because of a job conflict on Tuesday nights -- when we have to meet at St. Mark's. But she promises to stay involved and hopefully continue to write her beautiful columns for our Newsletter.

Our annual scholarships were also announced: Kim Weineck received the Member Scholarship to help pay for a painting workshop. Kim has been active behind the scenes in a number of activities to include helping establish this blog page.

The Foxboro High School winner's name was also announced, but we will withhold her name here, pending the official notification.

Marla explaining her process

Other business included a discussion of the annual Fall Members' Show which this October will be exhibited at the new gallery at Patriot Place. In the meantime, members were encouraged to sign up for a weekend this summer as a featured artist. More info can be found on its blog: www.artgalleryatpatriotplace.blogspot.com.

Marla's palette

Our demonstrator was award-winning watercolorist Marla Greenfield who showed us the studied techniques she uses to produce wonderful jewel-like paintings. Her work can be viewed on her web page: www.marlagreenfield.com.

Marla's demonstration in progress - luminous color!

Our next meeting will be the second Tuesday in September - Sep. 13 - at St. Mark's Episcopal Church.

Norfolk Library Reception Saturday, April 16, 1-4 pm

Local artists Jennifer O'Neil and Kim Morin Weineck will display some of their recent works during the month of April at the Norfolk Library.

Jenn O'Neil is well known for her colorful abstract interpretations.

Kim Weineck, known principally for her pastel landscapes, is also the founder of the Neponset Valley Artists.

An artists' reception is scheduled for 1-4 pm on Saturday, April 16.

Classes offered at Gallery9, Norwood, MA

Kim Morin Weineck has added to her teaching schedule!

Where? Gallery9 at Custom Art Framing
When? Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm. Arrive anytime after 6:30pm to get ready.

You can sign up for one class, a 'onesie' for $30
or sign up for a series of four classes, a 'foursie' for $100.

With a 'foursie' you must take the four classes over five consecutive weeks. This way you get one free absence during your paid four-class session.

All supplies are provided by the student.

The format is 'open studio' with all students working on their own projects within a group setting.
Be as structured or as loose as you'd like. I'd be more than happy to develop a curriculum with you for your sessions in class.

Open Enrollment: Start any time you are ready! How much fun is that?

Class is always running. Check the gallery blog for cancellations.

If you're still on the fence, stop in during a class. Check out what's going on. I want you to be comfortable about taking a class with me.

Any questions? Email me at kimweineck@gmail.com
Thanks!

Art Reception :: Friday, October 1st

I'm delighted to announce that Tony Donovan and Kim Morin Weineck (that's me, author of this post) will be the featured artists at Gallery9's First Friday reception on--you guessed it--Friday--October 1st from 6-8pm in the Norwood Gallery.Gallery9 is a wonderful space to showcase emerging and established artists' work. The gallery has a wide client base who appreciate original artwork.
Consider submitting your work to be shown in the gallery. They are always happy to discuss work with local artists.The First Friday openings are a lot of fun and everyone is welcome for conversation, artwork, and light refreshments.

Hope to see you there!

Gallery9 @ custom art framing :: 45 Central Street :: Norwood, MA 02062
781-762-3300 www.gallery9online.com

Art Reception :: Friday, October 1st

I'm delighted to announce that Tony Donovan and Kim Morin Weineck (that's me, author of this post) will be the featured artists at Gallery9's First Friday reception on--you guessed it--Friday--October 1st from 6-8pm in the Norwood Gallery.Gallery9 is a wonderful space to showcase emerging and established artists' work. The gallery has a wide client base who appreciate original artwork.
Consider submitting your work to be shown in the gallery. They are always happy to discuss work with local artists.The First Friday openings are a lot of fun and everyone is welcome for conversation, artwork, and light refreshments.

Hope to see you there!

Gallery9 @ custom art framing :: 45 Central Street :: Norwood, MA 02062
781-762-3300 www.gallery9online.com