Art Workshop Schedule 2009-2010

February 17-19, 2009
Drawing: Mastering Light &
Shadow Workshop
9:30am-4:30pm
Westchester Art Workshop
White Plains, NY
Contact: 914-606-7500

February 22 & March 1, 2009
Fundamentals of Drawing for
Artists Workshop
10:00am-4:30pm
Barrett Art Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Contact: 845-471-2550

May 31 & June 7, 2009
Painting Fundamentals Workshop
10:00am-4:30pm
Barrett Art Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Contact: 845-471-2550


July 26-31, 2009
'Pie in the Sky' Landscape Workshop
9:00am-4:00pm
Open Box M
Cody, Wyoming
Contact: 307-250-7648

August 24-28, 2009
Monhegan Plein-Air Workshop
9:00am-4:00pm
Monhegan Island, Maine
Contact: 914-819-8856

September 11, 12 & 13, 2009
Hudson Valley Plein-Air Workshop
9:00am-4:00pm
Rhinebeck, NY
Contact: 914-819-8856

2010(more to come)

June 28-July 7, 2010
Italy Landscape Workshop
9:00am-4:00pm
Florence, Italy
Contact: 914-819-8856

Monhegan Island Plein-Air Art Workshop Summer 08 - Recap and Images

With fall rapidly approaching, how lovely it is to reflect upon the days spent painting on Monhegan Island in Maine where we just completed two plein-air art workshops during the month of August and September.

'Monhegan Spray' by Andrew Lattimore (8"x10" Oil on Board)


The boundless sense of solitude while in the presence of nature's raw beauty presents a truly magnificent environment to paint in. This unique and quaint island inspired us all during our days on Monhegan.

'Low Tide at Lobster Cove' by Andrew Lattimore (9"x20" Oil on Board)

We painted from early morning until late afternoon still the days never seemed long enough.
By night fall we were famished, and the sustenance we sought couldn't have been more delicious than the lobsters we ate on Fish Beach. After dinner and a good night's sleep, we were ready for the next day's battle!


'Jagged Spray' by Andrew Lattimore (6"x18" Oil on Board)

'Sunrise at Whitehead' by Andrew Lattimore (6"x20" Oil on Board)


By the end of the trip we were exhilarated and content to know we were returning home with work that captured the essence of Monhegan!

Hudson Valley Art Workshop- Recap and Images of July '08 Three Day Plein-air Workshop

'View from Olana' (by Andrew Lattimore Oil on Board, 16"x20")
The Hudson Valley is ripe with inspiring views for artists, particularly along the majestic Hudson River that courses its path directly through the Hudson Valley. Frederick Church, Thomas Cole, Alfred Thomas Bricher, Asher Durand, and Albert Bierstadt are artists that celebrated the beauty of the Hudson River and its surrounding environs. (All members of the Hudson River School of painters).

We painted at Olana, Frederick Church's magnificent home that sits atop a hill offering sweeping views of the river and far beyond. Many of us truly felt a reverence to have had the opportunity to paint at the former home of Frederick Church. Andrew Lattimore, the instructor, conducted a demo where he shared with us the process of plein air painting.

The first evening many of us had a fabulous Tuscan style feast at Gigi Trattoria in Rhinebeck, New York. We painted for three days and came home with a lot of fine work. We look forward to offering another workshop in the Hudson Valley Region soon.

Art Renewal Center - 2007 ARC Salon

'Noon Light' (Sanguine and chalk on paper, 14"x20")

I recently found out that 'Noon Light' was selected as a Finalist in the Drawing Category of the Art Renewal Center's 2007 Salon Competition.

http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/2007/Salon/winners8.asp

Hudson River Art Workshop, July 11, 12, & 13

Painting at Olana (above)

The Hudson River Valley has been an irreverent source of inspiration for centuries. Come join artist, Andrew Lattimore for a two and a ½ day plein-air painting weekend where you'll explore the vast richness of vistas and stunning sceneries offered along the Hudson River.

We'll visit Olana, the Persian style home of famed Hudson River School artist Frederic Church. Church referred to Olana as "the Center of the World." Olana sits high above the Hudson River and offers magnificent sweeping vistas of the Catskill Mountains, the Hudson River and the Taconic Hills. We'll spend the day exploring Olana and painting on the property. We'll also tour his home and see his studio.

We’ll visit Cedar Grove, the home and studio of the father of the Hudson River School, Thomas Cole. Cedar Grove sits at the foot of the Catskill Mountains overlooking the Hudson River.

The Vanderbilt Mansion, a Greek revival home in Hyde Park, was the weekend retreat of Frederick William Vanderbilt. This imposing home rests on a hilltop along the river with sumptuous, panoramic views. There are over 125 acres to explore. So besides the fabulous river views, there are gardens and paths that lead to a plethora of scenes to consider painting.

Click image below to view 1st page of brochure

For more information, please email: lattimorestudio@yahoo.com

Monhegan Island Plein-Air Painting Workshop

Session I: August 27-31, 2008 (several spaces left)
Session II: September 4-8, 2008 (no availability)

12 miles off the coast of Maine’s rugged shoreline, sits Monhegan Island. An island of sequestered beauty fringed by steep, jagged rocks that truly embrace a unique place. A modest ½ mile wide and 2 miles long, this island has been a destination for artists for over a century. George Bellows, Rockewell Kent, Robert Henri, Alfred T. Bricher, William Trost Richards, Edward Willis Redfield, and Jamie Wyeth were among the many artists that found inspiration in this tiny haven. Today, it is still a magnet for artists who find an abundance of unique paint subject from sweeping panoramic vistas to quiet, subtle paths that wind unassumingly across the landscape.

This will be an intensive four-day workshop. We’ll paint between 5 and 6 hours a day with a morning and afternoon session. At the end of the second session, we will critique our paintings. There will also be demos. By the end of the workshop hopefully you’ll leave with between 3 to 5 paintings.

Instructor: Andrew Lattimore
For more information, please contact Andrew Lattimore at: lattimorestudio@yahoo.com

Past Art Workshops in Italy

Nothing equals Italy in Summer, or for that matter, anytime of year! The views and all that is intoxicating to our senses inspired our brushes. For me, I cannot help but return on a regular basis. Italy, and in particular, Firenze are my spiritual homes. I am thrilled to be fortunate enough to return biannually with my friends and colleagues who are willing to join me to share in all the splendor of Tuscany.
Painting in an olive grove in Fiesole

The villa we stayed in just outside of Florence.

After long days of sustained efforts, we revitalize ourselves with all the world knows of the Italian kitchen. That and the company of good friends and camaraderie provide the essence of what lifetime memories are made of.

Painting on the villa grounds.

Sitting outside of one of the villas we've stayed in.

Talk about a 'Room with a View'.

We spent a day in Greve painting and enjoying a tour of a wonderful winery.

Painting a view from the winery.


Waiting to enter the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.

Views from Fiesole were we stayed during the workshop.

During the workshop I conduct several demonstrations. This was a demo painting of a wonderful old tub and urn that caught my attention.







One of the lovely sitting rooms in the villa.

A painting of a building close to where we stayed.



Just outside of San Gimignano.