Paradise Tattoo Gathering Events
Please note that event list is subject, indeed likely, to change. Discussion Panels are free for artist pass holders, we highly suggest buying a weekend pass to save a load of dough. Seminars and workshops may have a seperate fee.
Paradise Artist Retreat Seminars
September 16, 2010 :
Every morning from 10:30-12:30
Figure drawing from a live model : Included with Artist Pass - no limit
With short poses led by Chris Dingwell and long poses led by Shawn Barber. Drawing the human figure from a live model has for ages been one of the central skills practiced by artists in all mediums. It's a great exercise for not only loosening up but developing a stronger sense of flow, proportion and balance. These sessions are free to all attending artists.
Thursday, September 16 and Saturday, September 18 from 2:00-7:00
Shawn Barber: "Portrait Painting From Reference"; open to 10 students in each session, $200
Shawn is well known for his ability to capture the energy and personality of his subjects using his energetic, expressive style of brushwork. In this 5 hour workshop, Shawn demonstrates the thought process, techniques and materials used to get these unique results. Each student will do a painting of their own during the class while Shawn makes critiques and suggestions; the small size of each class allows for some truly in-depth learning. Shawn has decades of experience as a painter and educator; this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of the tattoo industry's best known painters.
NOTE: SOLD OUT, you can get on the wait list by emailing customerservice.hyperspace[at]gmail[dot]com
if you are taking this semianr, make sure you check out the Supply list.
Thursday, September 16 from 2:00-5:00:
Nick Baxter: "Realism Oil Painting Techniques"; open to 20 students, $150
This seminar will quickly cover the basics of oil painting technique and supplies, but will focus primarily on intermediate to advanced techniques of sharp-focus realism techniques, such as glazing, scumbling, thin layer build-up, color-matching and blending, and reproducing photographic effects. Therefore some experience is recommended, however beginners can still gain valuable insights and tips. The seminar content will partially be determined by the participants' wants and needs, but all are encouraged to bring their own painting supplies and any in-progress works for critique and instruction on taking them to the next level. Live demonstrations and exercises will be given, and all participants will receive Nick's instructional oil painting booklet if they do not already own a copy.SOLD OUT, you can get on the wait list by emailing customerservice.hyperspace[at]gmail[dot]com
Friday, Sept. 17 2:00-4:30:
Shawn Barber: "Introduction To Live Portrait Painting"; Free to all attending artists - no limit
In this seminar, Shawn will start by showing a short presentation on the basics of painting a portrait from a live model. Students will then begin their own projects; 2 live models will be on hand, as well as a number of teacher's assistants to walk through the class and answer student's questions. Although brief, this class will offer answers to some of the most fundamental questions about portrait painting.
Friday, Sept. 17 2:00-7:
PAINTING WITHOUT FEAR! - One Artist's Approach, in two parts... $150 - no limit
Every time I display my paintings at a tattoo convention, I am approached by people, often tattoo artists, some of them with many years of experience, who tell me they have always wanted to learn how to paint, but were afraid. That's right, "AFRAID". And I think to myself, "REALLY? That's ridiculous!!" There is no reason anyone on Earth, much less a working artist with years of tattooing experience should be afraid to paint, and yet you are... so I'm here to help.
I started taking formal art classes in the fourth grade, and went on to get a Master's Degree; I know all about formal art training, and I know that a lot of it is totally unnecessary to being an artist. ALL YOU NEED IS THE GUTS TO TRY, and the willingness to follow through with where it leads you. What you also need to do is to shed your notions of what art "IS" or "SHOULD BE". You need to learn how to set achievable goals, and follow through with them without trying to be someone that you aren't. Making art is about finding your OWN voice, not just chasing after someone else's.
In this seminar I am going to talk about all of these things and more. I will give you a set of simple exercises and ideas that will help you to get jump started, whether you are starting your first ever painting, or just facing a wall of "Artist's block". With a little help, you'll be able to create your own Survival Guide of sorts to keep you motivated and moving. I wil provide a bibliography and a list of resources to look to for answers to specific questions.
The concepts in this seminar will apply to any art that you want to make. I will be talking about and showing examples of work from a wide variety of artists; not just my own, and I will also be be painting live through most of the seminar to show some examples of how to put these ideas into motion in real life. Although I work in Acrylics, and will be talking mainly about Acrylic paint in this section, the general concepts are ideas that can be applied to help you working in any art medium, including your tattooing.
PART TWO
Will focus more directly on Acrylic paint specifically as a medium. I have worked in Acrylics for more than 20 years, and I find that they are vastly more fun and versatile than many people give them credit for. I will discuss specifics about how to use Acrylic paints beginning with your canvas, to the gesso through whatever you wish to apply on it. I will discuss a wide range of specific products; different types of acrylic paints and painting mediums designed to create a wide range of effects that can mimic oil paint or watercolor or just plain do their own thing. I will talk about brushes, and application techniques as well as subtraction techniques, the joys of layering, and more.
This is an open seminar; anyone attending the convention, tattoo artists, artists who work in other mediums, and non-artists alike are ALL welcome to attend. There is no seating limit. This will be a group participation seminar; your questions and active discussion will be expected. No one will be allowed to leave afraid!!
5 FREAKIN' HOURS!!; $150 each, NO LIMIT!
Friday, Sept 17 10:00-11:30 PM
Adrian Dominic: "Painting with Photoshop"; $50 - no limit
This will be a comprehensive seminar on basic Adobe Photoshop techniques from the ground up. I will start with a basic breakdown of the interface, what brushes I use, and a step by step approach to how I develop the value and color study to transfer into any medium, or as a completed piece of digital fine art. Students are STRONGLY encouraged to bring a sketchbook for taking notes, and/or a laptop with Photoshop and a graphics tablet to work along side of the tutorial. I ill be using version CS2. This a 90 minute seminar will ONLY be offered for free at the Paradise Art Gathering, so DO NOT miss your chance to come up on some secret magic art spells, all for the love of it...
Saturday, Sept. 18 frowm2-4:30
Chris Dingwell: "Still Life Workshop"; free to all attending artists - no limit
Still life is often seen as a rather conventional, and sedate if not outright boring form of painting, but it doesn't need to be that way!! You can create amazing still lives, right in your own space and use them as a tool to learn to see the things around you in new and unique ways. I will be constructing a massive still life from objects that participants bring as well as whatever is available on site. Participants will be asked to help in the assembly. I will give a demonstration on how to make a simple viewfinder to view and select specific parts of the still life to draw from. Participants can create their own works from the still life in whatever medium they choose to bring.
The workshop should last 2-3 hours.
Students need to bring art materials, an 8"X10" piece of sturdy matt board or equivalent, and something to add to the still life.
Ideally, the workshop will take place early in the weekend, and the construction would be available for participants to work from throughout the retreat.
Saturday, Sept. 18 from 5:30-7:30
Guy Aitchison: "Texture"; free to all attending artists - no limit
Guy is known for his realistic textural effects that he uses in both his painting and tattoo work. In this 2 hour workshop, Guy demonstrates a few basic concepts on how texture works and how to use it the most effectively in any artistic medium. He will also be providing some exercises for students to take with them so they can experiment directly with some of the ideas presented in the class.
Sunday, Sept. 19 from 1-2
TattooNOW websites, why you need one: Free - no limit
High Traffic websites for the tattoo industry.
TattooNOW's network of websites attract over 2.2 million unique tattoo fans each month, and wont stop growing! Its powers this convention. In this seminar you will learn how we use the internet and computers to attract the right traffic from the search engines to our websites, deliver the vital information the visitors are looking for quickly, and turn them into perfect clients. With more than 10 years experience building clienteles for tattooers, we know how to structure and update websites for Search Engine Optimization. Indeed, the traffic we get from TattooNOW has powered the startup and success of our studio, Off the Map Tattoo, and our tattoo convention, Paradise Tattoo Gathering. All attendees of this seminar will receive a free 30 day trail membership to TattooNOW's community website. In addition our staff will walk you through the user friendly and quick process for uploading search engine friendly images into the TattooNOW galleries. Learn how to drive new customers to your studio and how having a well marketed website with TattooNOW can make a difference! Attendees can have their website critiques by a search engine expert, explaining the good, bad, and the ugly of website optimization. This seminar can also be helpful to current clients of TattooNOW, as well as new artists interested in trying it out. Bring a usb jump drive with some images of your tattoos, and walk away with a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL MEMBERSHIP with TattooNOW without paying a dime! Website specials will be offered for deposits taken at Paradise.
Sunday, Sept. 19 from 2-5
Landscape Painting exploration with Dana Helmuth. $35 - no limit
An exploration for all levels into the scenic views of Jiminy Peak interpreted by the individual through painting of any medium. The group will meet for a brief and informal introduction, followed by sojourn into the field to capture a view of choice, and then rejoin for a group discussion of the work. Whether to gain insight into organic patterns of light and texture for influence on your personal art or to simply make a landscape painting, the benefits of this session could be diverse and powerful.
For the families:
Friday, Sept. 17 from 1-3
"Exploring the Line" by Kim Lee Ripley and Casie Smith: for children ages 2 -12. - $35 - Limit 15
(2 hours, although we ask parents be reachable in case children wish to be finished sooner)
The Line - "the most basic of all art elements and a vital pre-reading, writing and construction tool" - Cathy Topal
In this workshop we will be making available painting, drawing, even bamboo sticks to children in order to help them think about the job of the line in art and in our environments. We will individualize the work to the age and abilities of each child with emphasis placed on process rather then product -- We expect the children to be safe and respectful of their bodies and the bodies of their friends. We expect that they will be curious and engage in the activity with a desire to learn.
"The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences." - Loris Malaguzzi
Friday & Saturday: from 7-10
Awesome Childcare with Joey Wright: for children over 6. $30 - Max 6 children
(3 hours, although we ask parents be reachable)
Joey Wright has been working professionally with children for over 15 years from summer camps to special needs classes. Your kids will love him, ours do! More babysitting available upon request.
Other family activities:
This will all be happening at the Jiminy Peak Ski Resort in western Massachusetts, in a scenic setting complete with carnival rides, an in-house brewery and a variety of other attractions. This weekend is ideal for bringing the whole family. The action park is open Saturday and Sunday and details can be found at http://www.jiminypeak.com/