Lew Lehrman's Classes & Workshops, 2010 & 2011

ARTISTIC TRAVEL JOURNALING
brings much more than it might seem at first glance. Sure, it's about capturing on paper the memorable sights, experiences and feelings of a journey, but more important, it's about the pure pleasure of seeing (instead of merely looking). Artistic journaling challenges you take the time to perceive something, and to commit it, in line and color, to the page.

Even decades later, revisiting any page in your journal will bring back the moment you created it with astonishing clarity and immediacy!

In these workshops, you'll learn how to: (a) see and believably sketch the human figure and the head; (b) sketch and paint houses, trees, just about anything; (c) record a great meal as you're enjoying it; (d) understand (and maybe even use) perspective; (e) become comfortable working with watercolor; (f) capture not merely what you see before you, but every sensation you're experiencing at the moment!

But wait! There's more!

You'll learn the secret of transforming any boring, interminable wait (think airport, jury duty, auto being serviced,  bus or train trip -- even a long car ride!) into absorbing, pleasurable, creative time.

We will day-trip to interesting and unique locales to sketch and journal the week's lessons and happenings.

Any appropriate medium.  
Instructor demonstrations.  
Individual critiques.
Beginner through advanced.

 

 

 

 

 

The Joy of Artistic Travel Journaling
Scottsdale Artists' School, Scottsdale, AZ
Six Mondays, 9:00 AM to Noon,  October 11 to November 15, 2010
Six Mondays, 9:00 AM to Noon, January 24 to February 28, 2011

Ever wonder why we rarely look at our travel photos? Perhaps it’s because taking a photo requires so little investment of one’s attention that actual memories of the moment are scant. Not so with even a brief sketch and some notes in your journal. While I still take loads of pictures, it’s invariably my journals that, even three decades later, vividly evoke wonderful places and events of our travels!

Sketching on location slows your pace, as you observe a scene for minutes, not just seconds. Regardless of skill level, you’ll be amazed at how quickly your drawing improves... within hours! Prepare to visit (and sketch) several of the Valley’s most interesting locales, and to gain a new perspective on sketching, journaling, travel, and even watercolor itself.

Because journaling is done solely for one's own pleasure, you needn’t be an accomplished artist to enjoy a rewarding experience. Beginners are especially welcome.

For more information, or to enroll, visit Scottsdale Artists' School
Or telephone 480 990 1422
 

The Joy of Artistic Travel Journaling
July 22-28 (5 working days), 2010
HUDSON RIVER VALLEY ART WORKSHOPS, Greenville, NY
Five days, 9 AM to 4 PM. (breakfast, gourmet dinners, and lodging included at the historic Greenville Arms 1889 Inn), in beautiful and historic farm country about 20 miles south of Albany.

I've scheduled this workshop midweek-to-midweek, so we can visit some of the interesting crafts and farmers' markets of rural Greene County that operate only on summer weekends.

For information, and/or to enroll, contact me,
visit www.artworkshops.com
or telephone toll-free 888-665-0044
 

Artistic Travel Journaling in Greece, April 20 to 27, 2011

I have been asked by well-known, well-established, Toscana Americana Workshops, to conduct this exciting workshop on the islands of Santorini, in the Mediterranean's  Aegean Sea, fabled in myth and history.

For more complete information, trip details and costs, I suggest you go directly to the Toscana America workshop page itself, at http://www.toscanaamericana.com/lehrmansantorinihome.html

It's not too early to plan now. Space is limited. The excitement won't be!

This workshop will be an incredible travel and learning experience for every participant, from beginner to advanced. I hope you can come along.

Picture Yourself... sketching and painting among the sights and sounds of beautiful Santorini: Crystal blue water, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, narrow winding streets, bold color and vibrant sunlight.   Feel Yourself...  in the warm ambiance of Santorini, overlooking  the ancient volcanic caldera, claimed site of the lost city of Atlantis, originally fortified by the Minoans, claimed by the Romans, touched by  the Venetians, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Greece's jewels. Experience...  the joy of learning and gaining artistic skills and confidence with the expert assistance and instruction of this professional artist, amongst the camaraderie of a small group of learners like yourself.   Enjoy...  great Mediterranean  food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, the history and the hospitality of the people of Santorini. During the week we will visit the towns and villages of Fira and Oia (pronounced Eee-ah) and the local museum featuring wall paintings from the ancient city of Akrotiri. We will also take a day cruise to explore the inner islands, with optional visits to hot springs and the volcano, as well as the island of Thirasia. And, in true Toscana Americana Workshops style, we will explore the local Greek culture, cuisine and wines while dining in local cliff-side restaurants 1000 feet above the water! This is certain to be a wonderful week with plenty of opportunity to create in a relaxed and inspirational setting!

About Santorini...   Santorini is a group of islands in a circle about 10 KM across - the rim of a large volcano that is still producing small islands in the center. Steep slopes lead to the central area and gentle slopes lead to the sea that circles the island. It's really a group of islands even though it is usually discussed as if it were one. Settlements are scattered around the island as a series of small villages. Santorini is one of the cycladic islands, created by the eruption of the volcano 1500 B.C. (thought by some to have brought about the end of the Minoan civilization and speculated by some as the famous island of Atlantis). Due to this, the island offers a versatile landscape with, on the one hand, steep darkish rock formations, and on the other hand, beaches and small white villages. Besides that, there are several interesting monuments and the active volcano of course. Besides remnants from several eras, Thira offers ruins of the old Roman baths, theatres and markets.   The famous white buildings are huddled close to one another on and over the cliff of the central caldera. Hiking paths and trails lead all over the island, but a charming time can be had walking the paths that interconnect the settlements and exploring the shops.  Visitors can take ferry boats to the central islands to visit the new land and soak in hot springs.