News & Reviews

NEWS:

Macon Arts - Opening Night of Jim's show in Macon Georgia

Jim with mentor and friend Marianne Dunn
Jim speaks with gallery guests

 

SHOWS AND EVENTS:

Jan 30 & 31 Naples Invitational Art Festival In Naples Florida

July 12-17 Cashiers Plen Air In Cashiers North Carolina

July 24-25 Art Trek Tryon Foothills Studio Tour In Tryon North Carolina

(Art Trek Opening reception at the Upstairs Gallery in Tryon, NC on Friday night July 23)

July 19-25 2010 Door County Plein Air Festival, Peninsula School Of Art, Fish Creek WI

Sept 2 Demonstration & Lecture at the Transylvania Art Guild In Brevard, North Carolina

 

WORKSHOPS: (Click on date/location for additional workshop information)

 

April 30-May 1 Macon, GA - Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

May 20-22 Cashiers, NC - Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

June 3-5 Saluda, NC - Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

June 25-27 Cashiers, NC - Getting Perspective Right

Aug 27-29 Saluda, NC - Getting Perspective Right

September 23-25 Cashiers, NC - Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

Oct 7-9 Saluda, NC - Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

Oct 28-30 Saluda, NC - Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

Nov 4-6 Macon, GA - Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

 

 

What people are saying about Jim's workshops:

 

"Your method of teaching is superb and I was challenged in a great way." ~ J.A. Charleston, SC

"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, NC

"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, NC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP: Getting Perspective Right

When: June 25-27th, Friday-Sunday

Where: Cashiers, N.C.

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Jim’s usual workshop is outdoors and is entitled “Painting Fast and Loose” with the aim of seeing large shapes and applying paint quickly and confidently.

However, the key to painting “fast and loose” with confidence is to have your drawing correct at the beginning.

Consequently, Jim will be joined by Chris Sherry, AIA architect from Atlanta, Ga. Chris teaches perspective at Johns Creek Art Center and Quinland Visual Art Center in Atlanta. Chris will conduct the first day of the workshop, and it will be all drawing.

In the next two days, Jim will teach the application of these drawing skills to achieve loose and spontaneous paintings.

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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 Blue Valley Gallery, located in Mountain Laurels Shoppes on Hwy 107 in Cashiers, NC 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. The workshop is open to all levels.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP: Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: Jun 3-5th, Thursday - Saturday

Where: Saluda, N.C.

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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. The workshop price includes a tasty catered lunch brought to the site each day by the Saluda Grade Cafe. Also included is a "get acquainted " gathering at Jim's studio on Wednesday night, June 2nd.

In the event of rain there is ample room in Jim's studio. The workshop is open to all levels.

Airline service is available to Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C., which is about a forty five minute drive to Saluda, to Asheville, N. C., which is about twenty-five minutes from Saluda, and to Charlotte N.C., 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP:Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: Oct 7-9, Thursday-Saturday

Where: Saluda, N.C.

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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. The workshop price includes a tasty catered lunch brought to the site each day by the Saluda Grade Cafe. Also included is a "get acquainted " gathering at Jim's studio on Wednesday night, October 6th.

In the event of rain there is ample room in Jim's studio. The workshop is open to all levels.

Airline service is available to Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C., which is about a forty five minute drive to Saluda, to Asheville, N. C., which is about twenty-five minutes from Saluda, and to Charlotte N.C., 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP:Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: Oct 28-30, Thursday-Saturday

Where: Saluda, N.C.

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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. The workshop price includes a tasty catered lunch brought to the site each day by the Saluda Grade Cafe. Also included is a "get acquainted " gathering at Jim's studio on Wednesday night, October 27th.

In the event of rain there is ample room in Jim's studio. The workshop is open to all levels.

Airline service is available to Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C., which is about a forty five minute drive to Saluda, to Asheville, N. C., which is about twenty-five minutes from Saluda, and to Charlotte N.C., 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP: Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: May 20-22 Thursday-Saturday

Where: Cashiers, NC

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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 Blue Valley Gallery, located in Mountain Laurels Shoppes on Hwy 107 in Cashiers, NC 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. The workshop is open to all levels.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP: Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: September 23-25 Thursday-Saturday

Where: Cashiers, NC

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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 Blue Valley Gallery, located in Mountain Laurels Shoppes on Hwy 107 in Cashiers, NC 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. The workshop is open to all levels.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP: Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: April 30 - May 1 Friday - Saturday

Where: Macon, GA

Cost: $200

Medium: Oil or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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 two full days in the lovely countryside in and around Macon Georgia. Participants will meet every day at Gena Wilson's house located at 3320 Vista Circle in Macon Georgia 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. The workshop price includes a " get acquainted" gathering at Gena's house on Thursday night, April 29th. The workshop is open to all levels.

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 ($100.00) must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP: Getting Perspective Right

When: Aug 27-29, Friday-Sunday

Where: Saluda, N.C.

Cost: $300.00

Medium: Oil and/or acrylic

Jim’s usual workshop is outdoors and is entitled “Painting Fast and Loose” with the aim of seeing large shapes and applying paint quickly and confidently.

However, the key to painting “fast and loose” with confidence is to have your drawing correct at the beginning.

Consequently, Jim will be joined by Chris Sherry, AIA architect from Atlanta, Ga. Chris teaches perspective at Johns Creek Art Center and Quinland Visual Art Center in Atlanta. Chris will conduct the first day of the workshop, and it will be all drawing.

In the next two days, Jim will teach the application of these drawing skills to achieve loose and spontaneous paintings.

The workshop will be held in Jim’s studio, which is on the second floor above The Saluda Grade Café, in Saluda, N.C.

Jim will do demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, and there will be a general critique of the day’s work at the end of each day. The workshop price includes a tasty catered lunch by The Saluda Grade Café. Also included is a “get acquainted” gathering at Jim’s studio on Thursday night, Aug 26th.

Airline service is available to Greenville/Spartanburg, S.C., which is about a forty five minute drive to Saluda, to Asheville, N. C., which is about twenty-five minutes from Saluda, and to Charlotte N.C., 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 email if interested; jimcarson@tds.net

A non-refundable deposit of $100 will hold your space. Please send your check (made out to Jim Carson) to 151 Archer Rd. Saluda, N.C. 28773. The balance of $200.00 is due two weeks prior to the workshop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOP: Painting Fast and Loose / Eliminating The Unnecessary

When: Nov 4-6th Thursday - Saturday

Where: Macon, GA

Cost: $300

Medium: Oil or acrylic

Pablo Picasso said that "art is the elimination of the unnecessary". The focus of the 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 lovely countryside in and around Macon Georgia. Participants will meet every day at Gena Wilson's house located at 3320 Vista Circle in Macon Georgia 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. The workshop price includes a " get acquainted" gathering at Gena's house on Wednesday night, November 3rd. The workshop is open to all levels.

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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