The Fantastic 'implies a lack of restraint in the imagination', and such is the approach to painting taken in this unique workshop.
For beginners and accomplished artists alike, this workshop is for all those wishing to tap into the artistic capabilities that lie within their reach and discover the joy and illuminating power of painting.
Utilizing a simplified approach, which the leaders call 'Serendipitous Exploitation', an emotional outpouring of color and form is first applied to a surface, followed by studied, individual detailing of the personal visions the imagination presents. Through this simple process, the artist can begin to create essential form and color that is enlivening, enlightening and amazingly fantastic. The premise: to exercise right-brain potential in a non-threatening, effortless, and exuberant manner that instills joy, self-discovery, and newfound self-esteem.
With an emphasis on individual attention, this workshop covers the needs and desires of all involved while exceeding all expectations.
Participants will also be introduced to the 'Master's Technique', as employed down through the centuries by such artists as Van Eyck, Leonardo Da Vinci and Max Ernst, and will work with an updated simplified version.
Limited to 20 participants, these workshops fill up quite fast, and an early registration is recommended.
Robert Venosa, internationally recognized as one of the outstanding masters of 'Fantastic Realism', is the author of the recently published Illuminatus. Along with Martina Hoffmann he has given this workshop at such institutes at Esalen, Skyros, CIIS, and Naropa. Martina Hoffmann is a renowned painter and sculptor of Magic Realism.

The workshop will be conducted in the Art Hardware Studio at 1135 Broadway in Boulder.

SCHEDULE:
Friday to Friday, November 12 - 19, 2004, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Saturday, November 13, 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday, November 14, 10 AM - 5 PM

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
* This workshop is limited to 20 participants.
* Workshop tuition is $550.
* You can reserve a space with a $50. deposit. Balance is due by November 10th.
If space is available, registration will be accepted after November 10th, paid in full.
* Payment, by check or money order

FOR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION:
email: workshop@venosa.com

tele: (303) 440 -8905

http://www.venosa.com
http://www.martinahoffmann.com