Joe Gyurcsak
3-Day Plein Air Workshop
Capturing Light and Atmosphere
Oil, Watercolor and Acrylic
Sep 16, 2024
to
Sep 18, 2024
9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
Deposit to Hold Workshop Seat: $225
Workshop Fee:
$650
Materials list provided
Workshop Description
This workshop’s main objective is to teach artists how to see and paint with more confidence, to learn how to create wonderfully energized plein air paintings which capture the unique light and atmosphere the artist envisioned from the moment of their inspiration.
Each day will include a demo, short lecture, AM painting scene, PM painting scene, solid individual guidance and valuable critiques, group critique optional. Drawing, Composition, Value, Color, Edges and Paint and Surface Manipulation will be covered. Joe demos in both Oil and Watercolor!
Artist Bio
In 1990, Joe Gyurcsak left a successful illustration career to pursue a fine art path. “I had a born again experience as an artist when I first saw natural light on subjects in the open air. It changed my way of thinking and creating, I had made the leap into the plein air painting experience.”
Since then Joe has participated in the all of the top plein Air events in the US. Atlanta, Door County Wisconsin, Laguna Beach CA, Bucks County PA, Easton MD, Texas and the Plein Air Convention as a faculty member, and was Grand Prize winner at Plein Air Easton and Gloucester VA. He is featured in The 100 Plein Air Painters of the Mid-Atlantic book and Eric Rhodes Plein Air Podcasts.
Joe is a highly regarded instructor who has authored articles. lectured/demonstrated throughout the US at more than 160 major art institutions. He is the Resident Artist for Blick / Utrecht Art Materials as well as a member of the Salmagundi Club, He holds Signature status with the following organizations: International Society of Acrylic Painters, Oil Painters of America and American Impressionist Societies.
About Susquehanna Art Workshops:
Susquehanna Art Workshops is the brainchild of Melissa Carroll and Marita Hines. Their goal is to bring in the best instructors, the "cream of the crop" to Marietta to teach in-person workshops. The workshops will always take place mid-August to late-September and be held at the Union Meeting House or one of the great painting sites in the river towns if the workshop is plein air. Melissa and Marita bring these special opportunities to artists in neighboring communities and to invite people from out-of-town to enjoy the richness of our farmland, river views, small-town charm, and all this area has to offer. If you have questions or suggestions, please let us know. Marita can be reached at 717-314-9551.
Reserving a Workshop Seat:
Students must pay a $225 deposit to reserve a workshop seat. Four weeks prior to the workshop, students will be billed for the remaining balance to be paid promptly. There may be a delay in the final billing if the minimum student enrollment has not been met.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If cancelling a workshop
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More than 1 month from workshop start date but less than 2 months: - full refund less $100 penalty
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1 month or less from start of workshop - no refund
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2 months or more from start of workshop - full refund less credit card fees
USA registrants are welcome to pay by check to avoid the credit card fee deductions on refunds. Registrants outside the USA must pay by credit card. In all cases, please use the sign up link. Those paying by check should close the web browser after completing the form. Checks should be made payable to "Marita Hines Art Gallery" and be mailed to MH Art Gallery, 42 West Market St, Marietta PA 17547.
Lodging:
Check out our special discounts for workshop attendees.