Painting & Drawing

Color and Composition with Sean Hudson – G25080101

Learn to use color and composition with ease, purpose, and confidence! In this three-day workshop, we will deep-dive into color and composition and learn how to transform the quality of light, space, and mood in your landscape paintings. Topics include technique, color theory, composition, the art of critique, perspective, and personal style. Demonstrations and personal […] ...

08 - 10 Aug

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Painting the Ghost Ranch Landscape at Casa del Sol with Michelle Chrisman – G25080402

Join Michelle Chrisman at Casa del Sol Hacienda, a private area of the Ranch, which will give us the special opportunity to paint in O’Keeffe’s favorite area, not currently available to the public. You will paint on location 3 mornings & 2 afternoons, capturing both dramatically different light settings. Starting with a short demo and small value studies, moving […] ...

24 - 30 Aug

All Day

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Materiality in Art with Nicki Heenan– G25090302

A waterbed mixed media workshop using pigments and inks. There will be the use of found materials, instruction on making pastels, inks and the appropriate use of binders. This workshop is in context of the of the local landscape of Ghost Ranch. The aim of this workshop is to explore the landscape construct, of how […] ...

21 - 27 Sep

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Painting Canvases of Solacing Vistas with Rick Bartholomew – G25090305

Capture the solacing vistas of Ghost Ranch and its rich landscape and enchanting built environment through sketching and digital lens. Incorporate your inspired visual depictions into a finished acrylic painted canvas wall hanging and/or table runner art piece. Participants will explore the vast property expanse by short walking excursions documenting the natural flora and fauna, […] ...

21 - 27 Sep

All Day

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Drawing from Nature: Autumn Leaves with Helen Byers – G25090308

Fall in northern New Mexico is a spectacular time of year, when the cottonwoods and aspens light up the riverbanks and hills. Give yourself a treat this week and join artist/illustrator Helen Byers to refine your realistic drawing skills with a focus on autumn leaves! Helen’s in-depth demonstrations and personalized instruction will guide you in […] ...

21 - 27 Sep

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High Desert Watercolor with Sean Hudson – G25090312

Join me to master the fundamentals of painting the high desert landscape in watercolor. Over three days, I’ll guide you in creating your own unique vision of the enchanted New Mexico landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. You’ll learn simple techniques to paint colorful skies, distant vistas, and desert flora. By the end, you’ll have several […] ...

26 - 28 Sep

All Day

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Practically Painting with O’Keeffe with Anna Koster – G25090404

Experience an unparalleled adventure in the landscape that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe, As we walk in her footsteps — literally and figuratively- the instructor will explain the philosophy that guided O’Keeffe’s painting and lead you through steps that she used to “fill a space in a beautiful way.” We will focus on the compositional elements of […] ...

28 Sep - 04 Oct

All Day

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Introduction to the Art of Illumination with Behnaz Karjoo – G25100104

This hands-on introductory workshop invites participants to delve into the basic techniques of the art of illumination (Tazhib). Tazhib is a traditional art practiced in many parts of the Muslim world for over a millennium, derived from zahab, the Arabic word for gold. It was primarily used to decorate manuscripts, a practice that continues today […] ...

06 - 10 Oct

All Day

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Color and Composition with Sean Hudson – G25100201

Learn to use color and composition with ease, purpose, and confidence! In this three-day workshop, we will deep-dive into color and composition and learn how to transform the quality of light, space, and mood in your landscape paintings. Topics include technique, color theory, composition, the art of critique, perspective, and personal style. Demonstrations and personal […] ...

17 - 19 Oct

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Intro to Pastel Painting with Natasha Isenhour – G25110101

Have you wanted to try your hand at pastels but been afraid to take that leap? Have you played with pastels in the past and felt like you didn’t know what to do with them? Well here is your chance. This is the first beginners class I have taught in years, so why not dive […] ...

03 - 08 Nov

All Day

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Color and Composition with Sean Hudson – G25110503

Learn to use color and composition with ease, purpose, and confidence! In this three-day workshop, we will deep-dive into color and composition and learn how to transform the quality of light, space, and mood in your landscape paintings. Topics include technique, color theory, composition, the art of critique, perspective, and personal style. Demonstrations and personal […] ...

05 - 07 Dec

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