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"DRAWING MEXICO" WORKSHOP SERIES

Dynamic Reportage Drawing and Creative Color
​Mexico City with Jedidiah Dore
Capturing the rich cultural history and color of Mexico City in reportage

4-Day, 5-Night On-Location Experience​
​Tuesday, March 21 - Sunday, March 26, 2023

The Dynamic Reportage Drawing and Creative Color workshop is designed to introduce an exciting, creative, and energetic approach to reportage illustration concepts and a complete guide to a successful location sketching practice. The workshop will involve learning to draw dynamic scenes with a sense of character and storytelling by experimenting and exploring color, line work, and playful painting methods. Ideas in storytelling, along with various sketching strategies, design in drawing, and a variety of painting techniques are introduced. An emphasis on the importance of personality and spontaneity will be practiced to create a more expressive and playful quality to the art. We will also learn useful storyboarding techniques, tools of the trade, how to capture lively scenes, experimenting with materials and methods, along with various art approaches and other unique ideas to jump start your location drawing and reportage art --all this as we explore fascinating locations throughout Mexico City, Mexico.

Level: Advanced Beginner; You've sketched on location

LESSON GOALS

Throughout the course of this 4-day on-location workshop, daily lessons will focus on:
- Creating dynamic composition and design, adding personality and imagination to art.
- Emphasizing artistic expression over clinical or technical execution. Embracing mistakes and owning them as part of originality.
​- Capturing the story in an energetic pace to capture the liveliness of a scene.

TOPICS COVERED

- Drawing dynamic scenes with a sense of character and storytelling by experimenting and exploring with color, line work, and paint washes.

- Explore the importance of adding personality and spontaneity to your drawings to create more expressive and playful artwork.

- Incorporate the tools of both Urban Sketching and Reportage Illustration.

- Play with new tools, learn useful drawing techniques, experiment with color and a variety of media.

The workshop will include a mixture of studio instruction and urban sketching from life.

OUTCOMES / TAKEAWAYS

The hope for the workshop attendees is that they can continue the ideas shared during the workshop towards their own learning process, allowing them to develop their own sense of artistic personality and imagination. Students can also continue with their long term art projects created in the workshop to complete their first reportage series.
Jedidiah will be available for questions or guidance on these projects after the workshop has completed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP

- Artists and creatives interested in bringing life into their drawings and incorporating dynamic techniques 
- Artists curious about reportage drawing will learn to shift to “play” mode over a clinical hardline, technical approach.
- Advanced artists interested in adding character, expressive qualities and personality to enhance their art by learning how to add spontaneity and life to their drawing.

The "Drawing Mexico" workshop series offer artists who've sketched on location an opportunity to develop their storytelling skills through drawing and mixed media from professional educators; all participants should have a drawing practice in place and a curiosity to develop their skill.

Level: Advanced Beginners; You've sketched on location

Jedidiah has teamed up with artist/instructor/workshop creator Meagan Burns, an American now living in Mexico City, who has built a solid hospitality network of local business partners who together help create a rich Mexico City experience by exploring the best areas to for making art in Mexico City.

We'll be based in an iconic residential neighborhood where we can enjoy drawing in the streets and workshop lessons presented by Jedidiah, while safely enjoying a culturally rich experience in the Mexico's capital city, one of the most important political, cultural, educational and financial cities of the world.

Jedidiah Dore is the first illustrator/instructor in the "Drawing Mexico" workshop series, an opportunity for artists to explore mixed media drawing techniques in charming Mexican destinations.

Dynamic Reportage Drawing and Creative Color
​Mexico City with Jedidiah Dore @jedidore

WHO IS JEDIDAH DORE

Jedidiah Dore is an Artist and Educator based in NYC. He specializes in reportage illustration and painting. He was commissioned to paint a large-scale NYC Murals Project at the landmark Daily News Building in Manhattan and create art for exhibitions at NASA. Jedidiah was raised by NASA Ames in Moffett Field Naval Air Station in California. After studying painting and illustration at Pratt Institute, and inspired by his love for science and space exploration, he began an ongoing project called Stellar Science Series.

His art projects have taken him on great adventures to places such as Mars Yard for Curiosity Rover, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Deep Space Network, Johnson Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, and opportunities to create space art for Jacob Technologies, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, and exhibit art for NASA at Goddard Space Flight Center. Jedidiah and his work have been featured in publications including VoyageHouston’s “Thought Provoker’s Series,” British GQ, and features in PBS, ALL Arts, Artnet, and in books such as "Pen and Ink", "Reportage drawing: Visual Journalism", "STELLAR",and "NYC5 Over,Under,Through". Today finds Jedidiah continuing explorations in reportage art and painting, enjoying work as a Visual Arts Educator.

JEDIDIAH'S REPORTAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP

- Artists and creatives interested in bringing life into their drawing and making your art more dynamic.
- Artists curious about reportage drawing will learn to shift to “play” mode over a clinical hardline, technical approach.
- Advanced artists interested in adding character, expressive qualities and personality to enhance their art.
Learning how to add spontaneity and life to their drawing

The "Drawing Mexico" workshop series offer artists who've sketched on location an opportunity to develop their storytelling skills through drawing and mixed media from professional educators; all participants should have a drawing practice in place and a curiosity to develop their skill.

​Level: Advanced Beginners; You've sketched on location

WHO IS MEAGAN BURNS

Meagan Burns Artist/Instructor originally from Chicago, first went to San Miguel de Allende in 2001 and now lives in Mexico City where she helps people plow through their drawing fears by practicing Continuous Line Urban Sketching in the fascinating streets of Mexico City and beyond. She rallied the San Miguel de Allende sketching community to become a Regional Chapter of Urban Sketchers in 2016, and is a group admin. Background is marketing, graphic design and organic meat, she now she provides the drawing community with art making opportunities, urban sketching and tacos. Favorite motto: #makeartstaysane

Jedidiah will be your instructor for this excellent Mexico City reportage workshop, and Meagan will support the group by delivering us to best locations to for creating reportage illustration during the course of this workshop, with stops at wonderful Mexico City restaurants along the way in order to experience the magic that is Mexico City. This is a tremendous opportunity to see and learn about the Mexican Metropolis while documenting your adventures with advanced storytelling techniques.

Don't miss this opportunity to boost your drawing skills by exploring principles and techniques of reportage with Jedidah Dore in fascinating Mexico City!

WORKSHOP COST: $1,600 USD
Add Accommodations: $60 USD per night Single x 5 = $300
Add Travel to Mexico City (MEX)

MEXICO CITY HOTEL

Five Nights, Six Days
Arrive: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Depart: Sunday, March 26, 2023
​Airport Code: MEX
Hotel centrally located in Colonia Roma Norte
$60 USD single room per night, includes breakfast*
*you may opt to get a room without breakfast for $52 per night, but it will be your responsibility to breakfast before we gather

We have a block of rooms reserved at our Roma Norte hotel. You'll pay the hotel directly, approximately $60 USD per night for a single room that includes breakfast, once your registration is confirmed; Meagan will confirm a room for you at the hotel.

If you prefer to stay elsewhere for the duration of the workshop, please note your plans in the registration comment section. For ease of access, it is suggested to stay close to Roma Norte in either a hotel or Airbnb of your choice. 

TRANSPORTATION

Mexico City (MEX) is a major hub and easily accessible from almost every corner of the world. Upon you arrival at the MEX airport, there are verified taxi stands where you can purchase your taxi ride with a verified taxi driver. Our hotel is located less than 30 minutes from the airport, depending on traffic, and the taxi should cost approximately $150 pesos, or about $8 USD. 

**Note: Mexico City is adding a new large airport to its profile, and the unfortunate news is that it's located a good distance from the city proper, about 1.5 hours away. It's unclear when the transition of arrivals and departures will take place, but please be aware that at some point in the near future when traveling to Mexico City, you may land at the new AIFA airport.

WORKSHOP AGENDA 

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Arrival Mexico City
Welcome Dinner, Intros, Agenda

Wednesday, March 22, 2023
9am meet after breakfast in Hotel
JEDIDIAH WORKSHOP: Luminous Color & Lovely Linework
Van Transportation to Bellas Artes, Centro Histórico
Lunch Break
Afternoon Drawing Session
Dinner

Thursday, March 23, 2023
9am meet after breakfast in Hotel
JEDIDIAH WORKSHOP: Let’s Figure It Out - Drawing Stories About People
Public Transportation to Flower Mercado
Lunch in Mercado
Afternoon Drawing Session
Dinner

Friday, March 24, 2023 
9am meet after breakfast in Hotel
JEDIDIAH WORKSHOP: Capturing Complexity Ease and Simplicity
Van Transportation to Zocalo, Centro Historico
Admission to Museo Templo Mayer
Lunch Break
Afternoon Drawing Session
Dinner

Saturday, March 25, 2023 
9am meet after breakfast in Hotel
JEDIDIAH WORKSHOP: Finish with Flourish, Combining Ideas in Reportage Art
Van Transportation + Admission to Museo de Antropología, Chapultepec Park
Lunch at Museum
Final Sketchbook Review
Adios Dinner

Sunday, March 26, 2023
Check out and goodbyes - END

WORKSHOP COST: $1,600 USD
Add Accommodations: $60 USD per night Single x 5 = $300
Add Travel to Mexico City (MEX)

50% Deposit due now to reserve your spot: $800 USD + $26 Transaction Fee = $826
Balance Due January 31, 2023, $800 USD + $26 Transaction Fee = $826
​**See below for cancellation policy

PRICE INCLUDES:
Jediah Dore 4-Day Dynamic Drawing and Color Workshop
Welcome Dinner
Van Transportation to three Sketch Locations
Admission to two Museums 
Last Night Dinner
Tour management by Meagan Burns // Art Leap Adventures

NOT INCLUDED:
Airfare/Transportation to Mexico City (MEX)
Transportation to Hotel in Colonia Roma Norte
Hotel (see hotel information above)
Food & Drinks except for Welcome Dinner, Last Night Celebration (breakfast is included in your hotel reservation)
Alcohol, shopping, incidental food, taxi and tips at your discretion
Financial Transaction Fee
Required Proof of Vaccination
​Required Trip Insurance: suggested providers (but please use your own if preferred):
Allianz Travel Insurance
Mexico Insurance Advisors

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP

- Artists and creatives interested in bringing life into their drawing and making your art more dynamic.
- Artists curious about reportage drawing will learn to shift to “play” mode over a clinical hardline, technical approach.
- Advanced artists interested in adding character, expressive qualities and personality to enhance their art.
Learning how to add spontaneity and life to their drawing

​Level: Advanced Beginner; You've sketched on location

COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Although Mexico never officially closed their borders throughout the Covid pandemic, much of the country followed strict safety protocols even as vaccinations became available. Foreigners living in Mexico also were able to get vaccinated, although not as easily as in the United States nor Canada, but none the less the vaccination program throughout Mexico has been successfully employed. The mask mandate officially ended in Mexico in 2022  although you will see many locals who continue to wear masks. The workshop is designed to be mostly outside and many of Mexico City's restaurants are now out in the streets, although generally speaking much of life has always been lived in the streets in Mexico. Proof of vaccination is required to attend this workshop, as it is show of respect and regard for being a tourist in Mexico. If you have any further concerns about the Covid situation in Mexico, please feel free to reach out to me, but I have been living in Mexico City since 2021 and have found it somewhat easy to navigate an outdoor existence because so much happens outside. Personal responsibility is necessary and current boosters are requested; let's do what we can to ensure the group has a safe and enjoyable workshop experience. 

If Covid protocols are required by Mexican Government and/or City Officials, we will abide and you must agree to abide.

CDMX WEATHER

Dress in Layers!  Mexico City enjoys almost year-round ideal weather, although it does have a pretty thick rainy season which begins around May, so we should have ideal weather for this workshop. Dressing in layers is your best bet, having some rain gear and a back-up pair of shoes in case we get caught in a surprise buy brief rainstorm. Layers are super important because Mexico City gets chilly :))) 

JEDIDIAH'S RECOMMENDED ART SUPPLIES

INK:
Blick Black Cat Waterproof India Ink - 3 oz

PAINT Choices:
Derwent Line and Wash Paint Pan Set (12 colors)
Sennelier French Artists' Watercolor Paint Tubes and Sets
Savoir Faire Opaque Watercolor Gouache (Set of 10)

BRUSHES:
Derwent Push Button Waterbrush - Set of 4, Short Handle
Princeton Catalyst Polytip Bristle Brushes and Sets

PENS:
Bamboo Reed Pen
Derwent Line Maker Pens .8 and .5
Speedball C Style Calligraphy Set
Fountain Pen

PAPER Options:
Derwent Lightfast Paper Pad - 12" x 16" (Smooth)
Derwent Inktense Watercolor Paper Pad - 12" x 16" (textured)
Strathmore 400 Series Toned Mixed Media Pad - Tan, 11" x 14"
Blick Bristol Pad - 14" x 17", Smooth, 15 Sheets

Helpful Items:
palette paper (for mixing paint)
spill proof water container
rags or paper towels

*ADDITIONAL OPTIONS (to add layer to drawings):
Derwent Inktense Block Set - Set of 12
Oil Pastels or Dry Pastels
Markers

Water Bottle (for you to drink)
Backpack to carry all your supplies
Sun Hat + sturdy walking shoes
Layers of clothes for chilly mornings, warm afternoons, possible rain (rare)

A regard for the safety of yourself and others
Your enthusiasm and sense of adventure

Additional art supplies of your preference
*It is not an option to attend this workshop and not participate in the drawing activities

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SMALL PRINT, PLEASE READ

Minor agenda changes may occur, but the substance of the tour will remain.
Please bring your walking shoes, sun hat, sketch bag and sense of adventure, as there will be drawing prompts throughout the workshop, as well as unforeseen circumstances that naturally occur in Mexico. We'll roll with the changes and ask for your patience if a change in the agenda is necessary.
Group is limited to 10 participants + Jedidiah + Meagan
​During our group meals; we will have one bill per table and you must pay for what you consume plus a 20% tip. Please keep track of what you consume.
Food sensitivities can be accommodated with proper notification, but please know that corn is an extremely important ingredient in the food and culture in Mexico. Vegan and vegetarian options exists, with diligence.
​Physical ability to walk unassisted and stand for extended periods is absolutely necessary.

​50% Deposit due now to reserve your spot: $800 USD + $26 Transaction Fee = $826
Balance Due January 31, 2023, $800 USD + $26 Transaction Fee = $826

CANCELLATION POLICY

1) All individual cancellations must be made in writing and are effective upon receipt. 

2) If you have paid your deposit or trip fee and are unable to attend due to medical emergency or pandemic affiliated issue  you will receive a 100% refund up until December 15, 2022.

3) If you need to cancel after December 15, 2022, please contact Meagan and we can discuss the options.

4) If a waiting list of interested participants has formed, we will put you in contact with the first person on the list to whom you can offer your class spot. If the person accepts and then pays the workshop fee in total, you will be reimbursed for your workshop fee.

5) If there is no waiting list, you can transfer a percentage your paid fees to another ALA travel workshop within 12 months.

6) Participant expenses incurred in preparation for the trip (e.g., non-refundable purchased airline tickets) are not the responsibility of ALA. It is required to obtain medical/trip cancellation insurance for this reason.

7) If an emergency occurs and you must make a change to your participation status, please contact Meagan to discuss.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP

- Artists and creatives interested in bringing life into their drawing and making your art more dynamic.
- Artists curious about reportage drawing will learn to shift to “play” mode over a clinical hardline, technical approach.
- Advanced artists interested in adding character, expressive qualities and personality to enhance their art.
Learning how to add spontaneity and life to their drawing

The "Drawing Mexico" workshop series offer artists who've sketched on location an opportunity to develop their storytelling skills through drawing and mixed media from professional educators; all participants should have a drawing practice in place and a curiosity to develop their skill.

Level: Advanced Beginners; You've sketched on location

Register:
Dynamic Reportage Drawing and Creative Color
​Mexico City with Jedidiah Dore

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