News & Reviews

NEWS:

One of Jim's paintings has now also been featured on the cover of Rutherfod Magazine. Jim's work is featured on both the Tryon and Hendersonville Magazine covers.

SHOWS:

WORKSHOPS:

What people are saying about Jim's workshops:

"What an enlightening,learning and wonderful 3 days.You opened my eyes and streched my limits." J.B. Augusta, Ga.

"informative, invigorating, and so pleasant" ~ D.D. Charlotte,N.C.

"What a wonderful workshop.You inspired me to paint again" ~ C.D, Tate,Ga.

"Workshop was super. I feel inspired." ~ D.S. Graton,Ca.

"Your knowledge and patience made this workshop one of my all time best." ~ M.B. Saluda,N.C.

WORKSHOP: Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: Thursday-Saturday, October 23 - 25, 2008

Where: Saluda, NC

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of this workshop will be to attempt to master that principle.We will learn how to see large shapes and apply paint quickly and confidently. There will also be an emphasis on simplifying shapes, color harmony, painterly marks and composition.

The workshop will be taught for three full days in the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina.Participants will meet every day at Jim's studio and go to that day's plein air location. There will be daily demonstrations, lots of great painterly sites and a general critique of the day's work at the end of each day. Also included is a " get acquainted" gathering at Jim's home on Wednesday night, October 22nd.

In the event of rain, there is ample room in Jim’s studio. The workshop is open to all levels, but prior images of your past work will be helpful.

Airline service is available to Greenville/Spartanburg, SC, which is about a forty-five minute drive to Saluda, to Asheville, NC, which is about twenty-five minutes from Saluda, and to Charlotte, NC, which is about one and a half hours from Saluda. Rental cars are available at the airports.

The Saluda area has a wonderful small inn, as well as bed and breakfasts, a newly remodeled motel, rental houses/cottages and cabins. Check out these options at: www.saluda.com for more information. Many hotel/motel chains are located on Interstate 26, just minutes from Saluda.

A list of needed equipment, as well as paint selections, brushes, etc will be furnished after registration. Please e-mail if interested: jimcarson@tds.net

A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 will hold a space. Please send your check (made out to Jim Carson) to: P.O. Box 1207, Saluda, NC, 28773. The balance ($200.00) must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop.

Because the workshop was "sold out" last Oct. and there was a long waiting list, Jim will offer an alternate workshop on Thursday- Saturday, Oct. 16-18, but only if the Oct 23-25 workshop is full.

Currently showing

Wickwire Gallery - Hendersonville, NC
The Summer House - Highlands, NC
The Frame Shoppe - Augusta GA
Ocmulgee Arts - Macon, GA