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.

 

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