It's been busy summer, and the end isn't in sight yet. I just returned from teaching a 5 day plein air workshop up on Madeline Island School of the Arts (MISA) in LaPointe, WI. We couldn't have asked for better weather, cool foggy mornings that gave way to cool afternoon sun. My students, as usual, took it all in, worked hard and laughed just as hard. Once again, it reminded me of just how lucky I am to be doing what I do. Thank you to all of my students, to MISA and the staff. I'll be there again in September 2016 the week of the 12th-16th with a new idea for a plein air painting class... stay tuned!
In a week and a half, after a brief trip up to Steamboat Springs, CO to do some R&R and painting, I will be welcoming 20 more students to my home base here in Longmont, for another 5 day adventure (you just never know what the weather holds) in painting Mother Nature's beauty.
There are still two more opportunities to take part in my workshops this year. Both are being Hosted by Dot Courson Workshops in Pontotoc, MS, one later in October 26-28 (a 3 day plein air workshop), and one a 5 day 'Field to Studio' workshop October 30th - November 3rd. Click on the links for more information about both. I can't tell you how nice it is in Mississippi in late October, early November... you need to see for yourself.
For now, time to unpack and regroup. Thanks for looking in...
Cheers,
Marc R. Hanson
Longmont, CO
