American Contemporary Landscape Plein Air Painter

plein air paintings - Monhegan Island art workshop

2013-06-18T09:59:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter. plein air paintings - Monhegan Island art workshop Monhegan art workshops August 5 - 9, 2013 HERE and August 8 - 9, 2013 HERE

or give a call at 1.800.393.7270 Ask about one package remaining with accommodations ARTWORKSHOPS

plein air painter - Women's Art Workshop & Tour Greece October 2013

2013-06-12T21:07:00.004-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

plein air painter - Monhegan Island - the island time forgot...

2013-06-10T11:19:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

The Monhegan Island workshop August 5 - 9 , 2013
If you are still thinking about this workshop, only a few spaces remaining.

About the island...
Be prepared to step back about 60 years in time, to when things were simpler, there was time to appreciate a sunrise or sunset, people took time to smell the roses...again and again.
The island is like nothing you've experienced, if you're a creative person, or would like to find out if you are - you'll experience a calmness, tranquility really, that stills the inner voice to a point where you can again hear the whisper of your soul. If you've already been to the island, you know how elusive it is to put the atmosphere and the state of mind you experience in mere words...

You would be surprised how many people who take this workshop remark that they've been following the notices for a few years and they're so excited to be finally doing it 'this year'.

If you're thinking about it, listen to that whisper and don't miss this opportunity.
http://artworkshops.homestead.com/monheganworkshop.html

plein air painter - plein air painting workshop Monhegan

2013-05-21T15:32:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Welcome Jennifer to the 2 day Monhegan Island Art Workshop
http://www.permissiongranted.org/Maine_art_workshop_2_day.html

2 day and 5 day workshop available
or give us a call at 800.393.7270

plein air painter - Crab Apple Blossoms painting

2013-04-30T17:39:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Crab Apple blossoms

oil on gallery wrap 6x6x2in.

www.jrbaldini.com

plein air painter - Niagara Spring Workshop May 4 - 5

2013-04-27T22:40:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Niagara Spring
6x6 oil on panel
www.jrbaldini.com

Next Niagara art workshop May 4th and 5th - more details here...

plein air painter - Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario

2013-04-18T21:04:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Prince of Wales Hotel, Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
12 x12 oil on canvas
© J.R. Baldini
contact the studio at 1.800.393.7270

plein air painter - Green Drake Gallery, Millheim PA

2013-04-08T09:48:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

J. R. Baldini is from upstate New York where she studied painting and printmaking from a very early age at Munson Williams Proctor School of Art, now part of Pratt.

Having spent 30 years painting on tiny and exotic islands and the Niagara Peninsula, she now resides there with well known Canadian photographer husband Charles Vandersluys and their Silky terrier Bebe Star.

J, R. is referred by the National Gallery of Canada as the only Contemporary artist painting Niagara Falls, painting Niagara over and over for the same reason Monet painted his haystacks, the ever changing quality of light.

“Painting en plein air has the capability of transferring internal communication to the viewer very successfully. A metaphysical immersion happens when you're drawn to a plein air painting – you're engaged in the atmosphere the painting was created in, connected to a moment in time,” says Baldini.

J. R. founded International Plein Air Painters in 2001, hosting the annual Great Worldwide Paint Out bringing artists from all over North America to Niagara to paint, as the Executive Director and a Signature member of IPAP .

J. R. is currently showing at the NEW CENTURY ARTISTS Gallery in Manhattan and the GREEN DRAKE gallery in PA.,as part of the WORLD TOUR OF CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE ARTISTS that she has been a founding member of since 2007. She's been a juror for numerous plein air events and been published in many art and travel magazines. She has taught workshops in St. Lucia for eight years, Maine for many more, Niagara Falls, Florida, SC and new locations including a 'Greek Muse' painting tour of the Greek Islands in the Fall. J. R. is a Master Photographer, she's been inducted in the Niagara Falls Arts & Culture Wall of Fame and is currently writing and illustrating a book on art and psychology and a children’s book on celebrating what makes us different.

Last week for Chelsea Gallery Show, NYC

2013-03-18T11:35:00.004-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Get down to the Chelsea District this week
NEW CENTURY ARTISTS show
530 W 25th St Suite 206
closes this Sat March 23rd

International Contemporary Landscape show
Next leg of the Tour will be in PA. (details to follow)

The exhibit was curated by Basha Marynaska

Call the gallery at 212 367-7072

Hours Tues - Sat 11-6pm

The World Tour book

"FAR AND NEAR HORIZONS"

is available on AMAZON HERE

plein air painter - Chelsea, NYC exhibit until March 23

2013-03-15T12:15:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
Current Exhibition
March 5 to 23
Far & Near Horizons
International Landscape Show
J.R.Baldini - Christophe Cardot - Margaret Evans
D.F. Gray - Debra Joy Groesser - Julie Houck
Karl Eric Leitzel - Carol McArdle - Kathryn McMahon
Georgia Mansur - Sandra Nunes - Lelija Roy
Linda Richichi - Larry Seller - Janica Warriner
Curated by Basha Maryanska
Opening reception: Saturday March 9 from 3 to 6.

www.jrbaldini.com

plein air painter - Sarasota Art workshop March 23-24, 2013

2013-02-08T16:55:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Shells print available HERE

Each day starts with a morning demonstration and lecture
focusing on bold composition with underpainting.
You will learn to make quick decisions and simplify for the most impact.
We will discuss Color relationships,temperature, detail, form and edges
Put the brakes on and learn to 'build the foundation' before you apply the decoration.

Participants should be able to start a second painting for the afternoon session
so it is suggested to work no larger than 12x12. I will be working square.

Supervised painting until 4:30 pm each day

This workshop is focused on making you a faster and better painter,
capturing the essence of the landscape

Workshop is from 10:00 - 4:30 pm
2 day Workshop Cost pp is $297.00 US

Plein Air painting TIP

With plein air painting, I often see artists confused about what to focus on outdoors.
Some truly don't know where to begin painting something in front of them.
What plein air painting is about, is relating
your feelings about the scene, and not about copying nature.
I have seen artists walk around endlessly looking for subject.

A much more dramatic way to paint is to look for 'light'.

Subject is secondary for me. An ordinary object in a wondrous light becomes extraordinary !

And when you have excitement starting your painting, you can more easily carry that through to the finished piece, instead of deciding at the finishing what you can do to make the painting more exciting.

Is your painting missing something but you can't put your finger on it ?
It probably wasn't there to begin with...

Go for the drama ! More info HERE

plein air painter - NYC exhibit - you're invited

2013-02-07T12:14:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

You're invited to attend the continuation tour of the
WORLD TOUR OF CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPE ARTISTS
opening March 5, 2013 - March 23, 2013
RECEPTION WITH THE ARTISTS
March 9th, 2013 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

The "Far and Near Horizons" coffee table book will be available for your collection.
Artists will be on hand for the book signing.
The book is be available shortly on Amazon.com (details will be updated)

The location
New Century Artists (in the Chelsea district)
530 Ewst 25th Street.
New York, N.Y.

LIKE and follow the World Tour on Facebook HERE

plein air painter - creativity 6th annual Day in an Artists's Studio

2013-01-25T12:06:00.001-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

I've always commented over the years that when I'm not painting, I'm painting mentally...
Watch this video to learn about how your brain "learns"
http://www.wimp.com/thoughtpower/

Come join us for a Creative Day of Fun learning Feb 10th from 10-3
Check our website to see what we have planned for you and what's included
in this workshop opportunity to spend a day painting in an artist's studio.
http://artworkshops.homestead.com/day.html

or give us a call at 1.800.393.7270 for info

Niagara Falls artist - 6th annual Day in an Artist's Studio

2013-01-07T16:33:00.001-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
So, are you joining us for this adventure ?

6th Annual
Day in an artist studio

Feb 10, 2013

Give the gift to yourself

or someone on your friend list.

Workshop one day only...

Bring a friend and enjoy quality time together

Experience what it's like to be an "ARTIST FOR A DAY", whether you've ever even picked up a paintbrush before or not.

Our annual, all inclusive mini holiday -

a DAY IN AN ARTIST'S STUDIO features
a warm inviting cozy fire,
light lunch
and gourmet coffee, teas
& all supplies provided to create your own oil painting.

I teach how to use your creativity to relieve stress.

http://www.whatishowto.net/2011/12/26/reduce-stress-connect-creativity/

EVERYONE is creative !!
Come spend a creative relaxing day with us !

Includes 10 - 3 pm workshop instruction

1 canvas

Use of environmentally friendly oil paints and brushes

morning coffee

Light Lunch

only $65.00 per person + tax ($73.45)

Go home with your finished original painting

Studio location

7973 Lundy's Lane

Niagara Falls, Ontario

Adult or preapproved juvenile

Call 1 800 393-7270 or 905.354.8692 to register

http://jrbaldini.com or

http://artworkshops.homestead.com

plein air painter - 6th Annual Day in an Artists's Studio

2013-01-02T16:19:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Don't forget our 6th Annual "Day in an Artists Studio"

Feb 10, 2013

We supply your art supplies for the workshop, along with pastries and coffee for morning and a light lunch by the fireplace in the gallery and afternoon tea.

All info at http://artworkshops.homestead.com/day.html http://artworkshops.homestead.com/day.html

Who takes this workshop ?

Couples - makes for a relaxing way to connect...

Friends - spending time together...

Relatives - doing something different ...

Individuals - learning something new...

Experience what it's like to be an "ARTIST FOR A DAY", whether you've ever even picked up a paintbrush before or not. Our annual, all inclusive mini holiday -

a DAY IN AN ARTIST'S STUDIO

features a warm inviting cozy fire,light lunch and gourmet coffee, teas & all supplies provided to create your own oil painting.

I teach how to use your creativity to relieve stress.

Read an article on me talking about this HERE

EVERYONE is creative !! Come spend a creative relaxing day with us !

Includes 10 - 3 pm workshop instruction

1 canvas

Use of environmentally friendly oil paints and brushes

morning coffee

Light Lunch

only $65.00 per person + tax ($73.45)

Go home with your finished original painting

Studio location

7973 Lundy's Lane

Niagara Falls, Ontario

(get directions)

Adult or preapproved juvenile

Call 1 800 393-7270 or 905.354.8692 to register

www.jrbaldini.com or

see other workshops available.

plein air painter - 12 days of Christmas

2012-12-08T23:51:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

plein air painter - PITONS print

2012-12-06T08:20:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
New framed print sold on Fine Art America
http://j-baldini.artistwebsites.com/featured/pitons--st-lucia-j-r-baldini.html

2012-11-07T14:04:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter. Monhegan Island workshop

August 5-9, 2013 5 day

August 8-9, 2013 2 day

MONHEGAN WORKSHOP

2012-10-23T20:58:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Video of plein air painter J.R. Baldini painting Niagara Falls

plein air painter - Riverbrink Museum DEMO today

2012-10-21T10:36:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Free admission and onsite parking today at Riverbrink Museum for my DEMO painting
Niagara Falls from 1:30 - 3:30 pm Oct 21, 2012...
Stop in and say hello - and get acquainted with the art in your area.

or call the Museum at 905.262.4510 for info.
Also see the General Brock portrait on loan. This is the first time the portrait has been in Ontario for 200 years.
www.riverbrink.org

Last plein air workshop - Niagara Falls

2012-10-11T13:58:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Summer on an Autumn Day

8 x8 oil on canvas

Check WEBSITE for scheduled artworkshops updates

plein air painter - Riverbrink Museum oil painting demonstration

2012-10-04T07:53:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Artist J. R. Baldini, born in upstate NY, often referred by the National Gallery of Canada as the only contemporary artist painting Niagara Falls will give an oil painting demonstration at the Riverbrink Museum from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm on Sunday October 21, 2012.

J.R. is currently the Executive Director of International Plein Air Painters, a worldwide organization.
She was inducted into the Niagara Falls Arts & Culture Wall of Fame in 2010, along with director James Cameron, a Niagara area native.
Baldini's works are in an upcoming book Far and Near Horizons, available soon on Amazon.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the dates for the World Tour of Contemporary Landscape Artists exhibit at the New Century Gallery in NYC in March 2013.

J.R. holds an annual "Day in an Artists Studio" as an introduction to painting from life (the greatest teacher) each February, The workshop is an experience for the senses and is billed as an all inclusive holiday (more info here)

Come watch J.R. as she discusses the process of creating a painting outdoors from nature and the experience of painting at the base of the thundering waterfall.

About the Riverbrink Museum

The RiverBrink Art Museum Collection boasts over 1,400 works of art by Canadian, European and American artists which illustrate the history and development of Canada. The collection contains works from some of Canada’s most significant artists: Tom Thomson, Emily Carr, the Group of Seven, (Frederick Varley, Lawren Harris and A.Y Jackson, Arthur Lismer, J.E.H MacDonald), Cornelius Krieghoff, Paul Kane, Marc Aurèle de Foy Suzor-Côté. The collection also contains art work by European artists Augustus John, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre August Renoir, Paul Cezanne, and Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas, among others. And Rockwell Kent, a personal favorite of J.R. 's

RiverBrink Art Museum is located at 116 Queenston Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, on the scenic Niagara Parkway, halfway between Niagara Falls and “Old Town” Niagara-on-the-Lake.

J.R. Baldini website here

plein air painter - LAST outdoor workshop for Niagara Falls 2012

2012-09-29T08:06:00.002-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

LAST workshop en plein air in Niagara Falls for 2012.

October 6 & 7 (another date change request)
Come paint with us in one of the most dramatic outdoor locations in North America !
http://artworkshops.homestead.com/niagara.html

Watch a video of this painting HERE

All workshops HERE

plein air painter - the experience

2012-09-24T10:43:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Plein air painting is a different experience than studio painting.

For the artist and the viewer...

If the artist works in a studio, they most likely work from photographs, which involves a process of transferring the 2 dimensional surface of the photograph to the 2 dimensional surface of the canvas. The artist, therefore does not transfer the atmosphere and 3rd dimension of the location, because the artist is not physically experiencing it at the time the artist is painting it.

The environment engages all of the senses to record the essence of the subject.

and not just a photographic likeness.

The artist learns to make decisions and work quickly to engage the changing light and the experience of the artist is tranferred to the viewer.

www.jrbaldini.com

plein air painter - Welcome video

2012-08-26T17:37:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Welcome video made on Monhegan Island, Maine
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