American Contemporary Landscape Plein Air Painter

Plein air painter - Rescheduled Day in an Artist's Studio April 1

2012-02-03T08:59:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
April 1st one day only...come with a friend and enjoy a mini holiday in the middle of winter in my studio with a cozy fire and tons of genuine inspiration to fire your creativity !

I often have people stop and watch me paint & most times tell me they wish they could paint or want me to know they could never draw anything but a stick figure. Bet you may have had that happen, too. The myth is, this is what people have been told - the truth is everyone is creative and everyone can use creativity to better their lives.

The "Day in an Artist's Studio" is one of the most different workshops that I offer. I base the workshop on the experience...
First, starting with actually working at my studio, then engaging a relaxing, informal atmosphere with a cozy fire in the fireplace, soft inspirational music, a colorful & interesting subject to work from...then add in the opportunity to paint with M. Graham fabulous oil paints and we'll be serving a light lunch & perhaps enjoy a cup or two of gourmet coffee or tea. In this relaxing atmosphere,conducive to creativity, you will also receive the instruction and encouragement to be able to paint your own oil painting, whether or not you've ever picked up a brush before. This workshop is all about the experience and the realization that you can utilize any form of creativity to communicate and reduce stress in your everyday life.

Let me show you, you already have everything you need to be creative.

5th Annual
"Day in an Artists Studio" -
Learning to Paint from Life
Workshop Niagara Falls

Sign up for a one day 'Mini Holiday"

Give the gift to yourself or someone you love

Valentine Workshop one day only...

Sunday, April 1st
Includes 10 - 3 pm workshop instruction
1 canvas
Use of oil paints and brushes
morning coffee
Light Lunch
only $65.00 per person + tax

Go home with your finished original painting
more info
http://artworkshops.homestead.com/day.html

Sign up with a friend and give yourself the gift of time.

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/

Niagara Falls - Day in an Artists Studio

2012-01-09T15:11:00.001-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Valentine Workshop one day only...come with a friend and enjoy a mini holiday in the middle of winter in my studio with a cozy fire and tons of genuine inspiration to fire your creativity !

The "Day in an Artist's Studio" is one of the most different workshops that I offer. I base the workshop on the experience...
First, starting with actually working at my studio, then engaging a relaxing, informal atmosphere with a cozy fire in the fireplace, soft inspirational music, a colorful & interesting subject to work from...then add in the opportunity to paint with M. Graham fabulous oil paints and we'll be serving a light lunch & perhaps enjoy a cup or two of gourmet coffee or tea. In this relaxing atmosphere,conducive to creativity, you will also receive the instruction and encouragement to be able to paint your own oil painting, whether or not you've ever picked up a brush before. This workshop is all about the experience and the realization that you can utilize any form of creativity to communicate and reduce stress in your everyday life.

Let me show you, you already have everything you need to be creative.

5th Annual
"Day in an Artists Studio" -
Learning to Paint from Life
Workshop Niagara Falls

Sign up for a one day 'Mini Holiday"

Give the gift to yourself or someone you love

Valentine Workshop one day only...

Sunday, February 5th

Includes 10 - 3 pm workshop instruction
1 canvas
Use of oil paints and brushes
morning coffee
Light Lunch
only $65.00 per person + tax

Go home with your finished original painting
more info
http://artworkshops.homestead.com/day.html

Sign up with a friend and give yourself the gift of time.

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/

# Niagara Falls - Painting Winter Florals

2012-01-07T19:33:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
This is a demo from this afternoon, a 9x12 acrylic.

Click on painting to enlarge

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American Contemporary Plein Air Painter - that time of year

2011-12-11T12:26:00.001-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

If I can, I do...I don't 'need' more stuff...but a full heart would be nice.

All year long our studio supports the community- Rotary,Project Share,Welland & District Humane Society,Poor Boy, etc., but this time of year, it's more important than ever. In The Northeast, the need accelerates because the cold adds another hurtle for charities. I, myself, can't think of a thing that would mean more to me in the form of a gift. Please consider giving to local charities.
In Niagara - please consider the Niagara Falls Humane Society or maybe Last Chance Horse and Pony Rescue that cares for horses and ponies no longer wanted.
https://www.facebook.com/NiagaraFallsHumaneSociety

Niagara Falls Humane Society

Welcome to the Niagara Falls Humane Society The Niagara Falls Humane Society helps find loving homes for unwanted and mistreated animals, as well as trying its best to reunite lost pets with their rightful owners. The NFHS provides a safe haven for pets in limbo, before they are placed in a new home. The Society tries to alleviate the suffering of all animals and to eliminate euthanasia as a method of population control for pets. At the NFHS, no healthy adoptable animal will ever be euthanised.

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plein air painter - Art as a Holiday Gift

2011-12-07T19:49:00.001-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
Have you considered giving Contemporary art as a gift this Holiday ?

Always the right fit, always appreciating in value and no standing in line...
Why not check out some of the art at IPAP's online Holiday Art Sale at their WEBSITE HERE

Add a bit of color and fun style to your home.

Artist Gifts

2011-11-28T20:21:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
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Women's Dark T-Shirt

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Artist Aluminum Photo Keychain

Find some fun Gifts for the Artist on your Holiday List this year

Plein air painter - painting at Niagara Falls

2011-11-16T08:00:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Plein air painter - painting at Niagara Falls

2011-11-10T08:14:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Yesterday at the Landing was a tad cooler, but, the light was cooler, also. I'll post that one later. The light was so sporadic, I could have come away with a half dozen dramatic images, time and chillin' allowed.

It's been a week retreat for me to be able to paint at the Falls for this bonus time in November.

With all the locations that are here to paint, I was drawn back to the Maid of the Mist landing again and again this week.

plein air painter - Niagara Falls

2011-11-09T10:57:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Heading out for another bonus day of painting at the boat landing in Niagara Falls.
Bonus, because of the incredible weather we are having here in the Northeast, which makes
for great days to paint - mild temps and not thousands of tourists looking over your shoulder !

Posting an image I was happy with done yesterday at the landing in the afternoon light on the American Falls.

November Light - American Falls

8x8 oil on canvas

AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION

www.jrbaldini.com

1.800.393.7270

Watch for updated workshop schedule in Niagara Falls for 2012

Plein air painter - painting at Niagara Falls

2011-11-08T07:40:00.000-05:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

If you see an artist painting on the rocks at the Maid of the Mist landing today, it's me. Despite the boats being out of the water and being worked on, it's quiet and ethereal down there.

www.jrbaldini.com

Watch for the new workshop schedule for Niagara Falls dates for 2012

ARTWORKSHOPS

plein air painter - Vincent Van Gogh

2011-10-16T15:54:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Preview: The Life and Death of Vincent van Gogh

October 13, 2011 1:19 PM

His paintings are among the most well-known in the world, just like the story of his life and death: Vincent van Gogh was a troubled genius who killed himself. But now the authors of a biography say their investigation indicates otherwise. Watch "60 Minutes" Sunday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

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Last ARTWORKSHOP in Niagara Falls for 2011 plein air painter

2011-09-25T11:59:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Each day starts with a morning demonstration and lecture. The demo will focus on bold composition with underpainting.

You will learn how to make quick decisions and simplify for the most impact. We will discuss Color relationships, detail, form and edges

Put the brakes on and learn to 'bake the cake' before you apply the frosting (accents)

Participants will then paint until we break for lunch

Lunch is on your own ( you are encouraged to brown bag your lunch on location)

During lunch, we will critique works in progress.

Participants are asked to start a second painting for the afternoon session so it is suggested to work no larger than 12x12

Supervised painting until 4 pm each day

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

Niagara Workshops are two day & three day classes from 9:00 - 4:00 pm

2 day Workshop Cost pp is $297.00 US

plein air painter - Monhegan Island paintings - New Video

2011-09-02T17:23:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
Charlie did a full week of shooting on the island during the workshop.
This was a personal project of his, but he's also a professional photographer.

American Contemporary Plein Air Painter - more paintings from Maine

2011-08-29T16:10:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Lynne Drexler's place on Monhegan Island in Maine - 10 miles out in the Atlantic

"Edge of the Meadow"

12x12 Oil on canvas

AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION

"Harbor House Sunflowers"

12x12 oil on canvas

AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION

Contact the artist at

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plein air painter - Monhegan Island paintings

2011-08-28T09:23:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
One of the oil paintings from Monhegan Island, Maine week of painting this month.


Lobster Boat, Monhegan Island, Maine

The Legacy

12 x 12 oil on linen

AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION

contact the Artist

www.jrbaldini.com

Plein air painter - Monhegan art workshop Aug 8-12

2011-07-29T21:53:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
ARTWORKSHOPS

Monhegan Island Original oil 24x24 oil on canvas

Uncle Henry's, Monhegan Island

12x12 oil on linen

AVAILABLE FOR YOUR COLLECTION

Plein air painter - next workshop Monhegan Island

2011-07-27T10:33:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

And so what I've learned...

what I have realized...is that when people come to workshops and share their time with me, they may be there to further their painting, pick up a few tips, or take a trip to a neat location while doing something fun, or maybe even learn painting...but what happens is, because we all connect on a creative level, they make a transformation - we all do.
I'm always in awe when this happens. In a recent workshop a few weeks ago, I had a few people who had painted before, but just needed a confidence boost. One, at the end of the workshop made an audible sigh and had tears streaming down her face when she turned around. Her simple 'thank you' said a world of things...
I want you to know, I've been where you are. And the realization is, I like helping people to communicate, get in touch with their heart values, feel empowered that it's OK to be who they are,whether they want to be an artist or just learn that expressing ourselves creatively is a core need in our lives. With it, we can grow and mature - without it, we exist and just get on with our life. I'm no more special than anyone else. The secret is to be the best you possible. I love my life !

Take a minute to write down 5 things that make you feel so special you feel it with your heart. Spending time with family and friends is a given, so we won't include these.
In this example, you've already spent an entire day with everyone you love and said goodbye
If you had one day left on earth to do what you wanted for you - what would the 5 things be that would be the perfect day?

___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

I heard a speaker do this exercise awhile ago - the purpose is to let you 'hear' your heart values. What's really important to you and then to let these values help you live your life. We'll all die someday, that's for certain. What isn't so certain is that we all live...what we have to answer for is -did I live ? did I love ? and did I matter ? I'm gonna keep working on those answers...

Info on Artworkshops HERE

Niagara Plein Air Paintings - Hollyhocks in my garden

2011-07-14T22:18:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

www.jrbaldini.com

American Contemporary Plein Air Painter - sunset painting

2011-07-13T21:03:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
Painting done recently on Pleasant Beach, Ontario

ARTWORKSHOPS for Niagara area

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

2011-07-10T17:12:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

Monhegan Island plein air painter artworkshops

ARTWORKSHOPS info HERE

Monhegan Island, Maine plein air painter workshop -..the island time forgot

2011-06-29T07:49:00.004-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

I first visited Monhegan Island in the mid seventies. To this day, though there are small changes
that take place year to year, most of the island remains unchanged. Especially the land under
trust to the Monhegan Associates founded in 1954 by Theodore Edison (the youngest son of Thomas Alva Edison ...this has kept the wildlands of the island untouched.
Some places on the island have remained in a century without electricity. You may be someone reading
a laptop by the light of a kerosene lamp...
The island has long been an artists colony with some of the greatest painters in history having
painted there - among them
Rockwell Kent (a favorite)
Edward Willis Redfield,
Fredrick Waugh,
Robert Henri
Charles Bellows
Alice Stoddard Kent
Andrew Wyeth
Jamie Wyeth
Lawrence C. Goldsmith
Rueben Tam
Alex Minewski
Ted Davis
Zero Mostel
James Fitzgerald
Caroline D. Wade
S. P. Rolt Triscott to name a few....
This summer, I will make the trip by plane,taxi and ferry to again paint the tiny island of Monhegan.
Come join us for 5 days of en plein air oil, acrylic or pastel painting.

The Workshop is August 8 - 12, 2011
More details can be seen HERE at ARTWORKSHOPS
or call us at 1.800.393.7270 most days at the studio 9-5

Can't send a week ?
We also have a weekend workshop August 12 - 13, 2011
Details at WEEKEND WORKSHOP HERE

SEE LATEST WORKSHOP NEWSLETTER HERE

:)

Plein Air Painter - art workshops

2011-05-19T00:04:00.000-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.
This week I am in Calabash, North Carolina judging the 20th annual Waterways Association art show.
And teaching a 2 day plein air painting workshop for the association.
This is a beautiful area to paint. Will update as the week progresses.
This is a painting I did a few years back in the area
.

We're supposed to be at 90 degrees by the weekend...

www.jrbaldini.com

Plein air painter - Jurying Havre de Grace

2011-04-28T13:57:00.001-04:00

American Contemporary plein air painter.

J. R. Baldini, IPAP Signature Member-

For the 4th year in a row, I am the Acceptance Juror at the annual Art Union Art Show
See info HERE
from Havre de Grace, Maryland
The judge this year will be Ken Backhaus, Plein Air Painters of America Signature member

Plein air painter Art Workshops - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

2011-04-17T11:04:00.001-04:00

Plein Air Painter art workshops
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

This a few spaces left to join us for a weekend workshop
April 30 and May 1
at
Myrtle Beach State Park

MYRTLE BEACH workshop info here

American contemporary plein air painter.
1.800.393.7270

J.R. Baldini/IPAP - Art Workshop Buzz

2011-03-21T10:08:00.000-04:00

J.R. Baldini/IPAP - Art Workshop Buzz

I've just finished this latest Art Workshop newsletter.

Among other things, it has info about the next plein air
painting workshops coming up in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Feel free to pass this info on to someone you feel may be interested.

Thanks
All info on upcoming workshops is at ARTWORKSHOPS