Workshop at the Zapata Ranch, San Luis Valley, CO

Zapata Ranch Painting Workshop:

Landscape, Figure, Wildlife

Dates: February 25-28, 2010

Cost: $900 per person single occupancy, $700 per person double occupancy

This February, Zapata Ranch will open it's doors for our first annual painting workshop. Led by Denver area-based and multi-award winning artist Lani Vlaanderen, this long weekend will be packed with 3 full days of instructional workshop where students will have the opportunity to paint from a live cowboy model, wildlife including bison, horses, cattle and ducks, as well as the unique San Luis Valley landscape. A great studio space is available for those not wanting to brave the elements and painting from photos is permitted. This is a great opportunity to gather reference from an actual working ranch and recieve instruction on how to express your experience in paint. Included in admission is lodging and all meals prepared by the ranch's gourmet chef. Space is limited so please call Tess Leach at 719-378-2356 or email her at www.tess@zranch.org to reserve your spot. For more information and details about the workshop, please visit: http://www.zranch.org/

Earthbound Angels

12x12 oil on board

$950 framed

This painting will be in the "Angels and Butterflies Show" at Arts at Denver, opening Nov 4. There are earthbound angels in this world, of which I think firefighters are among them (myself not included!). This little boy was at one of our open houses at the fire station. This was his Halloween costume. He had such enthusiasm and charmed all of us. I'm sure will be a firefighter when he grows up.

Preening - Western Bluebird

SOLD

12x12 oil on board

In the "Small Gems" show at Saks Gallery in Denver this December.

Longtime no post, but I have been busy with painting for various upcoming shows, of which this little guy will be in one. I have been reading about Chinese art and realized that the simplicity I strive for in my work is akin to that simplicity found in Chinese art, each stroke having it's own intent of expression, simplicity of background and linear perspective. Hmmm . . . this requires further thought and reading.