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Michael E. Vermette NEWS signature member

Cost of the workshop $250.00

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DATE OF THE WORKSHOP

The New Date is Tuesday August 13th to Friday, August 16th, 2019. This was changed to make lodging at the Rangeley Hotel more affordable to artists and to be able to utilize the lobby and dining hall room spaces for the central meeting place of the workshop.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Come and Join a 3-day watercolor workshop that invites artists to participate by painting in plein air on the newly opened Rangeley Art Trail constructed by the Rangeley Heritage Trust and the Rangeley Friends of the Arts. If you have ever wanted to learn to paint in watercolor outdoors and you are a painter who likes to explore, hike and paint on location with other like-minded artists, this muse is for you! All levels of watercolor painters are welcome. Be among the first to paint these unique geographical wonders of the Panoramic views of Whip Willow Overlook, Height of Land (the appalachain Trail crosses here), Small Falls, Cascade Stream Gorge, and Bald Mountain, all the hidden jewels of Rangeley. On Tuesday morning you will arrive in time to get settled before a noon group meeting begins the workshop with an afternoon painting session that follows. The next morning sessions will include fundamental exercises specific to breaking down the landscape into clear painterly perceptions that create atmospheric light using the elements of design such as line, color, texture, shape and space. Each day will include demonstrations, group critiques and individual instruction by the generous and approachable teaching style of (New England Watercolor Society) NEWS signature watercolorist Michael E. Vermette, who has been painting for over 45 years. You are free in early evenings to explore the Rangeley region further. In this workshop you will need to be physically able to walk short distances on uneven terrain while carrying your easel and supplies. This workshop is sponsored by the Rangley Friends of the Arts and the Rangeley Heritage Trust. Come and be a part of an amazing workshop artist trail that puts life back into your outdoor painting experience!

WORKSHOP PRICE

The Cost of the workshop is $250.00. Lodging and meals are extra and are the responsibility of the participants.Watercolor trail kits containing all the supplies and equipment needed for this outdoor workshop can be rented for an extra nominal fee of $50.00 for the weekend and will be ready for you to use each day.

SUGGESTED ART MATERIALS

1. Watercolor Paper, by sheet 22" x 30" - 2 to 3 sheets or a block no larger than 18"x 24" (they hold 20- sheets or so). I have used Arches, Fabriano and Gemini watercolor brands for mold made papers and Twinrocker, Indian Village and vintage Whattman for handmade watercolor papers all 140lb to 300 lb press (cold press is prefered, but you can also use hot press or rough).

2.Watercolor paints in tubes or cakes/pans- a warm and cool statement of each primary color plus secondary, grays, blacks, white for a total of no more than 14 colors. I use Holbein, Grumbacher, Winsor & Newton, Daniel Smith and Old Holland watercolors because I have been painting for over 45 years and love color. Only Holbin has no ox gall in the paint, just pure gum arabic as the binder. It is more affordable than other brands. I recommend the following colors:

1.Cadmium Yellow Light 2.Cadmium Yellow Deep 3.Cadmium Orange 4.Yellow Ochre 5.Cadmium Red Light 6.Alizarin Crimson 7.Chinese White 8. Burn Sienna 9.Viridian Green Hue 10.Ultramarine Blue Deep 11. Prussian Blue 12. Manganese Blue 13. Ivory Black and 14. Indigo.

3.Plein Air Folding Palette, with mixing areas separate from the wells.

4. Three watercolor brushes, I use the Balmoral Kolinsky brand, but cheaper Langnickel brushes will also do. Choose a small round no.

6, a no. 12 and a Large 1" Flat.

5. Cotton Rag.

6. Paint board or light-weight plexi-glass or formica board that is non-absorbent at least 2" larger than your paper.

7. Portfolio, waterproof and large enough to fit your paper and painting board. (You can make your own out of cardboard)

8. Graphite Pencils, 6B or HB or H depending on preference and how much you want the graphite line to be seen in your work.

9. Paint Box, to hold all of your paint tubes, brushes, and miscellaneous supplies.

10. Miscellaneous Supplies: Sketch book, a roll of 1" maskin or artist tape, a sponge (natural are the best), 2 collapsible cups for holding

water, kneaded eraser, ex-acto knife, and optional media to add to watercolor such as ink, liquid watercolor or watercolor pencils.

11. A small folding stool if you like to sit while painting.

12. Bug and or Tick Spray.

13. Hat with a good brim to shade your face from the sun.

14. A painting apron (Optional).

15. Sunscreen.

16. A digital camera: good for a reference photo in case the weather changes.

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