INSTRUCTORS SHOWCASE & GALA EVENT

I would like to extend an invitation to each of you to the Instructors Showcase and Gala Event this Friday evening at Calgary School of Art/Cactus Art Supplies.  I would love to have a chance to meet you and tell you about my classes.

This is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to come out to meet the fabulous instructors at this growing teaching facility.  Instructors will  be doing live painting demonstrations throughout the evening, and have a number of our own paintings on hand for you to see.

I hope you'll join us for a glass of wine and some lively conversation.  I look forward to meeting you!

Calgary School of Art
Cactus Art Supplies
531 Manitou Road S.E.
Calgary, AB
403-287-7448

PS ... I am still accepting students in my upcoming 1-day workshop, "Paint the (clothed)  Figure From Life, Alla Prima" October 18th, 2014. To register: Calgary School of Art - Bobbi's workshop

NEW!!!! CLASS AND WORKSHOP UPDATE!!

"Work-in-Progress", oil on linen, 14x18 by Bobbi Dunlop

SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE!

In concert with my personal philosophy, “keeping-ideas-simple – while making bold statements", I will be teaching a 12-week course which will focus on all the fundamentals of painting (shape, value, edges and color) using a variety of subjects … and beginning with a visual concept.

Wednesdays - 12 weeks

Fall Session: September 10th - November 26th, 2014 - 6:00 - 9:00pm

Calgary School of Art

531 Manitou Road S.E.

403-287-7448

To register: Contact Bobbi at bobbi at bobbidunlop dot com or Call CSA/Cactus Art Supplies

Also: Read about my New 1-Day Workshop - "Paint the Figure from Life, Alla Prima", Saturday, October 18th, 2014, 10:00am - 4:00pm
NEW Venue - Calgary School of Art

Read more .... about classes
Read More ... about workshop

I hope that you will join me!  Class sizes are limited, so register early.

***You can also register online at Calgary School of Art/Cactus Art Supplies




PLEIN AIR CLASSES - "Painting Sunnyside"

Demo: "Painting Sunnyside", oil on panel, 9x11

 

 

 

There is nothing quite like setting up the easel on a warm spring day to begin the  exhilarating process of painting en plein air.  (Plein Air: French, which means painting in the open air).

 

Much has been written about painting outdoors and the satisfaction of truly painting from life.

But you have to experience it first hand to truly appreciate it.

 

The painting above is the demo (9x11) which I did for my enthusiastic plein air students in Sunnyside/Kensington, behind the Sunnyside Art Supply Store.  

 

Picture this! Artists at their easels, strung out along this historical lane; inspiration sharpened by the aromas airing from nearby outdoor eateries. 

 

Come plein air paint with us on Saturday mornings! (10:00am - 1:30pm)

We're meeting at Sunnyside Art Supplies and setting out on foot to discover our own urban treasures to capture in paint.

 

To find out more about my class or to register, contact Sunnyside Art Supplies 403-475-0608 or email me at bobbi at bobbidunlop dot com.

 

Note: Sunnyside is offering a discount of 15% for the month of June for all students in my class. They've also got a great selection of Gorilla Easels for the plein air enthusiast! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





"PAINTING THE FIGURE WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT"

Detail, work-in-progress by Bobbi Dunlop

 

Bobbi Dunlop Workshop

 

“SIMPLE IDEAS: POWERFUL PAINTINGS”

 

“Painting the Clothed Figure From Life, Alla Prima” in oil

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 10:00am - 4:30pm

Calgary School of Art

Cost: $100 + shared model fee (payable to model up to max $25)

 

If you have an interest in bringing life to your paintings by painting from life, this workshop is for you!

 In this 1-day-condensed, information packed, exciting and challenging milieu, you will be guided through the process of painting the clothed figure - and bringing it to life – in paint.

 

Read more ....

NEW WORKSHOP!

"Venice Afternoon"

oil on Belgian linen, 16x20

 

One-Day Oil Painting Workshop

 

“From the Study to The Studio Painting:
Paint a European Street Scene in Oil”
(from photos)

Note: we will be painting a scene from Rome - not the above image

Demos will be done in oil, however, Acrylic painters are welcome.

                                 Saturday, March 29th, 2014 9:30 - 4:30 pm

Atlantis Fine Framing and Art Studio

Cost: $150

 

FROM THE STUDY TO THE STUDIO PAINTING join Bobbi in developing a beautiful European street scene from a photo reference (supplied).

 Be prepared for the upcoming Plein Air Season! Imagine yourself standing at your easel on your favourite neighbourhood street corner. As you observe the scene before you, your senses are filled with the myriad smells, sights and sounds – all the while you’re recording them in paint. [read more]

 

Please register at Atlantis Fine Framing and Art Studio 403-258-0075





NEW WORKSHOP - MARCH 29, 2014

"Flourish of Limes", oil on linen, 18x24

 



One-Day Oil Painting Workshop

Saturday, March 29^th, 2014 – 9:30am – 4:30pm

Atlantis Fine Framing

Cost: $150

 

"Paint Simple Ideas ...  Make Bold Statements."

 

In this workshop, you will learn to design and set up your own visual idea and then bring it to life, in paint.

Painting the still life from life, you will learn to look for 'beauty' while exploring possibilities through exciting brushwork and luscious paint quality.  To read more ....

 

There are still a few spots open in my upcoming February 1st workshop.  I'd love to see you there!

 

Call Atlantis Fine Framing to register - 403-258-0075



NEW WORKSHOP DATE!

"Oriental Vase with Orange", oil on linen panel, 8x7

Workshop: Oil Painting Workshop -  "Fast Starts"
Location: Atlantis Fine Framing, Calgary
When: Saturday, February 1st, 2014 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $150 - all still life objects supplied
This fun and challenging workshop is terrific for the beginner, as well as advanced painters ... While this is an oil painting workshop, a few acrylic painters are welcome, too!
Contact:  Melanie at Atlantis Fine Framing 403-258-0075 or bobbi@bobbidunlop.com


MAKING "FAST STARTS"!
Let's 'start' this New Year on the right foot!  Click to read more about this intensive, fun, one-day workshop, as well as other teaching news.

I hope you'll join me!