Taos Art School

Plein Air Painting Class
in Georgia O'Keeffe's Back Yard
Tuition: $585
Summer 2009

Housing
The Instructor | The Class
View a Georgia O'Keeffe Video
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Image Don Ward Plein air painting Class
Painting site in Abiquiu, painting Georgia O'Keeffe's Back yard

Georgia O’Keeffe loved the landscapes of Northern New
Mexico which changed her way of seeing forever.

Her paintings of this very special place from the 1930’s – 40’s are among her best known, and gave rise to the nickname: “O’Keeffe Country” to describe the area.

We will travel to 5 of her favorite painting sites for a full day of Plein Air painting with a picnic lunch. Walking in her footsteps we have a chance to see through her eyes, and then let the inspiration inherent in these places seep into our souls to be expressed in our own way.

What interested Georgia was abstracting the complex landscapes in front of her. Each participant in this class will be supported to interpret these iconographic scenes in their own way. Photography is encouraged in order to collect reference for more paintings at home.

Housing is at the ABIQUIU INN right in Georgia’s home town of Abiquiu and within sight of her house. On Friday, we will enjoy a private guided tour of her home.
Bring your own materials, we’ll suggest a list. Since traveling with painting gear is getting ever more difficult, you can order stuff from our Art Supply store here in Taos and pick it up in class. Or you can rent an easel from the School if you wish.

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Abiquiu
Ranchos
Nagizi
Taos
Abiquiu
Depart
Arrive
White
Place
St. Francis
Church
The Black
Place
DH Lawrence
Tree
Georgia Home
Tour - River
Image: Richard Alan Nichols, Plein Air Painting in Georgia O'Keeffe Country

HOUSING. Students are invited to stay together with your teacher at THE ABIQUIU INN, Where you wake up each morning in sight of Georgia’s house! These housing arrangements are paid directly to the school and are part of your tuition invoice. 6 nights lodging. Check in Sunday, PM, check out Saturday, AM. Complimentary Breakfast. For picnic lunches there is a great Deli nearby The Inn has a full service restaurant for Dinner. $930 Single, $575 double, Double is contingent upon locating a roommate within your class. Meals not included.

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Image: The White Place, Georgia O'Keeffe plein air painting class
"The White Place," Abiquiu, NM
Image: The Black Place, Geortia O'Keeffe, plein air painting workshop
Student photographing "The Black Place"


Image: Abiquiu, Pedernal, Plein Air, pleinair painting in Georgia O'Keeffe's back yard
Ghost Ranch with Pedernal in the background. Pedernal is the mountain Georgia O'Keeffe painted many, many times. When asked if she thought she owned it, she said:
"Well, God told me if I painted it enough, I could have it."

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All prices subject to change without notice.

TAOS ART SCHOOL
P.O. BOX 2588, TAOS, NEW MEXICO, 87571
http://taosartschool.org

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