HUMMINGBIRD
Location
HUMMINGBIRD is located near the I-5 corridor near the Oregon- California border, just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, 30 minutes from Medford, 45 minutes from Grants Pass and 50 minutes from Ashland. Click here for a local map.
HUMMINGBIRD is located near the I-5 corridor near the Oregon- California border, just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, 30 minutes from Medford, 45 minutes from Grants Pass and 50 minutes from Ashland. Click here for a local map.
Eric Wiegardt AWS NWS
Workshop Description
After 20 years of conducting workshops, Eric has discovered there is a real need for loosening up. Eric addresses this challenge by presenting one design or technique concept each day, all with the end goal of achieving a bold, loose watercolor or acrylic in one sitting. Since Eric believes most painting problems stem from not understanding elementary painting principles; the concepts emphasized will be easily understood by all levels of ability. A casual atmosphere of diligent learning is encouraged. In general, the class is structured with Eric doing a demonstration in the morning and being available in the afternoon to critique the student’s work in progress.
After 20 years of conducting workshops, Eric has discovered there is a real need for loosening up. Eric addresses this challenge by presenting one design or technique concept each day, all with the end goal of achieving a bold, loose watercolor or acrylic in one sitting. Since Eric believes most painting problems stem from not understanding elementary painting principles; the concepts emphasized will be easily understood by all levels of ability. A casual atmosphere of diligent learning is encouraged. In general, the class is structured with Eric doing a demonstration in the morning and being available in the afternoon to critique the student’s work in progress.
Eric Says:
"I loved that I could come into Dennis' workshop 'green' and still get so much out of it!"
"Dennis knows, lives and teaches from the heart, soul and mind. I learned more from him in three days than I have in the last one and a half years in my clay class."
"I thought the demonstrations were extremely well done- executed with passion as well as detail. I was mesmerized. I believe Dennis could teach anyone, he is so patient..."
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$325* - Payment option
9AM to 4PM - Studio is open after class until 9:30PM - Basic supplies and lunch are included.
10% discount on total tuition if your initial registration includes more than one workshop.
Location
HUMMINGBIRD is located near the I-5 corridor near the Oregon- California border, just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, 30 minutes from Medford, 45 minutes from Grants Pass and 50 minutes from Ashland. Click here for a local map.
HUMMINGBIRD is located near the I-5 corridor near the Oregon- California border, just 20 minutes from Jacksonville, 30 minutes from Medford, 45 minutes from Grants Pass and 50 minutes from Ashland. Click here for a local map.
Photos and Comments from past WORKSHOPS
at HUMMINGBIRD
at HUMMINGBIRD
Beth Cavener-Stichter 07
Dennis Meiners 04,05,06,07
Jim Koudelka 05
Jim Robinson 04
Josh DeWeese 07
Leslie Lee 04,05,06,07
Meira Mathison 07
Patrick Horsley 06
Paul Bennett 06
Phyllis Trowbridge 05
Richey Bellinger 05
Victoria Christen 06
Virginia Cartwright 04
Dennis Meiners 04,05,06,07
Jim Koudelka 05
Jim Robinson 04
Josh DeWeese 07
Leslie Lee 04,05,06,07
Meira Mathison 07
Patrick Horsley 06
Paul Bennett 06
Phyllis Trowbridge 05
Richey Bellinger 05
Victoria Christen 06
Virginia Cartwright 04
Contact by email
or phone 541-899-7045
or phone 541-899-7045
June 6-8 Go to workshop Photos
Painting "Loose" with Water Media
Painting "Loose" with Water Media
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Both B&B Rooms are available.
The Pumphouse & Cabana are reserved.
The Pumphouse & Cabana are reserved.
"In acrylics as well as watercolor, the principles of classical design still hold true. Simply put, cohesive organization of patterns is paramount. Secondarily, any technique used is up to the artist’s personal preference. In my case, I use my watercolor technique when mixing acrylics. The loose, spontaneous brush technique that has become a trademark of my watercolors translates easily into acrylics. In both mediums I load up the brush with several colors stacked on top of each other, followed by very little mixing on the palette or on the canvas. This creates exciting broken color, the juxtaposition of which creates a scintillating effect."
Eric has worked from photos and his imagination, but he also works plein air, (more on this) so his techniques will be applicable to whatever you like to do. Here's another quote: "Twenty years ago, as a neophyte in the art world, I would tell myself,“it’s time to settle down and do a detailed painting – but not today! I’ll do it tomorrow.” Well, I guess I still haven’t settled down yet. I still have to stay with what is most fun. (I had one teacher who pressed upon us to paint in a way that is the most enjoyable for us – the joy will show up in the painting). And that joy will be shared by the viewer. Students have frequently caught me saying, “I like to get it down, get it done, and get to lunch!"
(Those of you who have "lunched" at HUMMINGBIRD workshops will find this comment especially meaningful.)
Eric has worked from photos and his imagination, but he also works plein air, (more on this) so his techniques will be applicable to whatever you like to do. Here's another quote: "Twenty years ago, as a neophyte in the art world, I would tell myself,“it’s time to settle down and do a detailed painting – but not today! I’ll do it tomorrow.” Well, I guess I still haven’t settled down yet. I still have to stay with what is most fun. (I had one teacher who pressed upon us to paint in a way that is the most enjoyable for us – the joy will show up in the painting). And that joy will be shared by the viewer. Students have frequently caught me saying, “I like to get it down, get it done, and get to lunch!"
(Those of you who have "lunched" at HUMMINGBIRD workshops will find this comment especially meaningful.)
Visit Eric's extensive web site http://www.ericwiegardt.com/
Eric Wiegardt, a native of Washington state, grew up near the small town of Oysterville. Following a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington, he graduated from the famed American Academy of Art in Chicago where he studied under his mentor, Irving Shapiro. He returned to his home town in 1985 to open Wiegardt Studio Gallery in the Victorian home built by his oyster pioneering great grandfather.
Featured in many books on watercolor, Wiegardt has served as a judge as well as lectured and taught in the United States and Europe, teaching over 3000 artists his loose painting techniques.
He is a member of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Allied Artists of America, International Society of Marine Painters, Northwest Watercolor Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. His work has exhibited at the Frye Museum, Salmagundi Club, Knickerbocker Artists, National Arts Club, Butler Institute of American Art, and others.
Among other honors, he has received the American Watercolor Society’s Mary S. Litt Medal, the National Watercolor Society’s President’s Award and Alice Leonard Memorial Award, the Northwest Watercolor Society’s Chuck Webster Memorial Purchase Award, the Grumbacher Gold Medal, the coveted John F and Anna Lee Stacey Scholarship Award and the Philip Eisenberg Award.
With over 20,000 copies sold internationally, Eric Wiegardt’s book Watercolors Free & Easy has influenced countless artists. Now available in a new edition, it can continue to teach both professional and beginning watercolor artists.