February 2017 Updates
Hola Adventure-Seeking Artists,
I hope your adventures of 2017 are sparking your creativity, and I look forward to seeing you in an upcoming workshop or travels to Mexico City.
The calendar:
I hope your adventures of 2017 are sparking your creativity, and I look forward to seeing you in an upcoming workshop or travels to Mexico City.
The calendar:
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"Sketching People in Motion"
Jessica Antonelli Saturday, February 25, 2017 1pm - 4:30pm $600 pesos Antonelli Studio Do you avoid drawing people because you're not sure how to capture them in your drawings? Say no more, and join Jessica & I as we continue the practice of breaking down the steps of capturing people moving through the scenes of your sketchbook. More info and RSVP |
"Next Level Watercolor with Lourie Squared"
Lorie Topinka and Laurie Richards
Saturday, March 4, 2017 -- SOLD OUT
Saturday, April 1, 2017
10am-3pm
$500 pesos includes lunch
Are you ready to take your watercolors past the "coloring book" phase and learn how to blend colors and use specific techniques in your paintings? In this two-part, one-day workshop, Lorie Topinka will guide you through the intermediate steps of mixing water colors on your palette, then Laurie Richards will offer techniques for optimizing the unique characteristics of watercolor, and for taking advantage of what's special about this medium.
More info and RSVP
Lorie Topinka and Laurie Richards
Saturday, March 4, 2017 -- SOLD OUT
Saturday, April 1, 2017
10am-3pm
$500 pesos includes lunch
Are you ready to take your watercolors past the "coloring book" phase and learn how to blend colors and use specific techniques in your paintings? In this two-part, one-day workshop, Lorie Topinka will guide you through the intermediate steps of mixing water colors on your palette, then Laurie Richards will offer techniques for optimizing the unique characteristics of watercolor, and for taking advantage of what's special about this medium.
More info and RSVP
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Are you an Urban Sketcher and recently attempted to sign up for the USk Symposium in Chicago AND some of their fabulous workshops, but weren't quick enough to get a ticket? Yeah me too. But GOOD NEWS: USk Correspondent-Instructor, James Richards will be in San Miguel de Allende, teaching his very popular and very sold-out workshop:
"Sketching the Energy of Places" with James Richards Tuesday, March 14, 2017 10am-1pm Studio Antonelli $1,400 pesos James Richards has a Craftsy course of the same name, you can access it here: www.craftsy.com/profile/james-richards This workshop is scheduled before the Tuesday Urban Sketchers San Miguel de Allende sketch group, so immediately after to workshop, you can practice what you've learned out on location. More info and RSVP |
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"Mexico City Art Tour"
Paint the Revolution (#PintaLaRevolucion) Bellas Artes Wednesday, March 1 - Friday, March 3, 2017 The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City have joined forces to create one of the most important and moving exhibits of Modern Mexican art during the Mexican Revolution, called "Pinta La Revolucion" (Paint the Revolution). We're going to jump on a direct bus from San Miguel de Allende and spend a few days in the Centro Histórico, exploring this exhibit and a few other neighborhood favorites. Read more about the exhibit in English More info and RSVP |
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"Mexico City Art Immersion Weekend"
Tuesday, March 16 - Sunday, March 19, 2017 - SOLD OUT Those of you confirmed on this CDMX tour will hear from me this week about next steps; this is going to be way-interesting and be prepared for lots of walking and cool art! More info: |
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Art Leap Adventures is not connected with Urban Sketchers San Miguel de Allende, but I am one of the three admins and help coordinate events for our local sketch group. Every sketcher in San Miguel is invited to our next Sketch Event and you won't want to miss an opportunity to hear and sketch Mexican rising star, Nora Murillo!
Music Under the Trees at Bellas Artes with Nora Murillo Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:45pm - 3pm Bellas Artes SMA More info and RSVP (just for kicks, I added Nora's rendition of Cucurrucucú Paloma to the video from the workshop, "Sketching the Magic of Patzcuaro with Susan Dorf") |
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Nora Murillo sings "Cucurrucucu Paloma"
Art + Travel + Food + Inspiration
Art Leap Adventures has been created to support curious souls who are eager to learn new skills, travel new landscapes, taste local foods and are open to inspiration at every turn. We choose destinations known for their unique character and bustling art scene, hotel locations that are warmly decorated, comfortable but not extravagant, and filled with local charm. We take care to offer local foods and specialties, meticulously and carefully prepared for our small, intimate groups. We team up with wonderful art teachers who'll help you to see your travels in a new light, new colors or through a new skill. We take care of all the workshop details so you can focus on enhancing your craft -- and your senses.
Leap Big! --Meagan Burns
Leap Big! --Meagan Burns