The Gallery at Somes Sounds Hosts Artist Workshop

Hosted by The Gallery at Somes Sound, The Ascending Landscape  workshop with Donald Demers is designed to provide direction for the individual artist; recognizing where they are in their artistic evolution and move them to a higher level of consciousness and execution. It will address all creative components of the artistic process such as: idea, design and composition, draftsmanship, color and value arrangement and manipulation etc. It will further include discussions about the philosophy and intention behind the works. 

Don will provide daily demonstrations, brief visual exercises and conduct extensive individual instruction with each student. 

This workshop is intended for experienced painters and will focus on plein air painting at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island, Maine. It is assumed that participants have their own methods and tools of choice, however, we will send you an optional material’s list at time of registration.

REGISTRATION PROCESS: The workshop will be held from August 1 -4th.  This workshop accommodates 12 participants; early registration is recommended. Registration deadline is March 29th – to register please contact Tyra Hanson at [email protected].  Please provide a brief bio, verifying your level of experience as a painter. Tuition is $750 per person for the 4 days and will be due upon confirmation of your registration. No refunds within two weeks of the workshop. 

Lodging suggestions will be made available at time of registration.