Capture Coastal Beauty with Gouache: Join me for an Oregon Coast Painters Retreat

I invite you to join me for a four day retreat and gouache painting workshop on the Oregon coast. This paintable coastline is full of drama, amazing coastal forests and sea ecosystems along its expanse. Experience the charming coastal town of Yachats. Connect with other artists who share your passion for creativity. Enjoy dedicated and peaceful time all your own, for painting. Come paint your heart out in May 2024!

6-15

Open for beginners to experienced artists

Find your own voice and expression!

• You’ll gain confidence for painting on location
• I'll offer step-by-step demos for techniques using gouache. You'll learn why it's such a flexible medium with many possibilities.
• You’ll gain control over perspective, without fear.
• Discover the true powers of color by working with a limited palette. We’ll walk through a guided exploration of how color really works, and how to “break” the rules.
• I’ll show you a bold approach painting. This will help you whether you're painting on location outdoors or painting in-studio from references. It can even help jumpstart your work if it's non-representational or abstract imagery.
• You’ll learn how gouache can help you construct interesting compositions quickly.  You'll discover the freedom, confidence and flexibility to explore further.
• You’ll gain confidence to move past the “mud” point you may hit in a painting. Discover how to breathe new life into a painting that's 'not working' and resolve it. No painting left behind!
• Find subjects both vast and small available to us on the beautiful Oregon coast. There are many easy-access opportunies with wonderful beaches and views.  

Lunches are included, along with one evening meal.

Enjoy dedicated and peaceful time all your own for painting.

You’ll have access to a lovely studio space to work at your own pace.

Experience the Oregon Coast and the charming coastal town of Yachats. Connect with other artists who share your passion for creativity.

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About Yachats

Yachats is home to artist galleries, great dining, gift shops and hiking trails. It also provides easy walking and driving access to many awe-inspiring and paintable views. There are more trails at gorgeous Cape Perpetua Scenic Area, the highest point of the Oregon Coast.  

See the Accomodation section for suggested lodgings within a short distance of Yachats.

PLEASE NOTE

When you register for this workshop, I'll send an artist-workshop agreement to the email address under which you are registered. 

Travel insurance is not required for this trip. If you're flying into the area, we always recommend travel insurance.

COVID Protocols

We uphold all current CDC guidelines.