2014 Fall Open Studio at Fort Mason

This weekend is my SF Open Studio at Fort Mason. This year I’m in the first building, the one-story Conference Center, in the MARINA ROOM. It’s directly after the huge first space, and directly accessible from outside by the second entrance (see vertical arrow on announcement). Easy access, lots of new work. Hope you can make it :-). I’ll also be taking names for a FREE PAINTING GIVEAWAY this year.

2013 Fall Open Studio

This Weekend October 19-20 is my 2013 Fall Open Studio at the Fort Mason Gatehouse in S.F., sharing with three other artists. I will be taking final signups for my 2013 FREE PAINTING giveaway.

Plein Air Workshop at Frank Bette Center, Alameda

September 21-22, Frank Bette Center for the Arts, Alameda, CA, home of the annual FBCA Plein Air Paint Out (PaPo): Mark teaches his traditional Craftsman-style approach to painting outdoors among the many picturesque, historic sights of Alameda, from marine to architectural.

Click link for info, or to sign up:  http://frankbettecenter.org/category/programs-and-classes/

Or Call: 510-523-6957, Frank Bette Center for the Arts.

My Upcoming Show in Benicia

Check out my June show at Benicia Plein Air Gallery in historic Benicia, CA. Enter to win a FREE PAINTING at the Reception: Sat., June 8th, 2013, 5pm-7pm, at 307 First St., Benicia. Show runs from June 6 through 30. Open Thur.-Sun., 12-6pm; www.BeniciaPleinAir.com

Plein Air Workshop through Arts Benicia

I’ll be hosting a workshop through Arts Benicia in my traditional Craftsman style this weekend, April 27-28, 2013. Sign up through Arts Benicia.org > Classes. Scroll down to Plein Air Workshop, Traditional.

First Place, Paint Burlingame

My Painting, “California and Broadway”, 14″ x 11″, Oil, received First Place from the judge, artist Will Maller, and the 2012 Paint Burlingame. I was attracted to the scene by the splash of light on the corner cafe at the foot of town, graced by the beautiful tree at left.

First and Third Place, Fremont Art Assoc. Paintout

I had the good fortune to win First Place, Artists’ Choice, and Third Place People’s Choice for my paintings, “Niles Creek View”, 16″ x 12″, Oil, at this years’s Fremont Art Assoc. Paintout in September, 2012.

 

Fall 2012 Carmel Workshop with the Artist

Four-Day Carmel Workshop offered by the Artist:

Come paint with us in beautiful Carmel, California, in the best-weather fall season, among the graceful cypress trees, rocky coast and surf beckoning artists for over a century. Mark Monsarrat will lead the way with his proven method of building beautiful, Craftsman-style paintings from his thumbnail sketch, through painting in layers and chains, and all using his limited Newtonian palette. Discover the Zen of gazing and the principle of VSF to make your paintings sing.

Dates (your choice—weekdays, weekend, or both): Thurs.-Sun., October 18-21, 2012

Choose the days that work for you, as many as you like, just $95 per day (at least two days recommended; all four for most learning). Hosted by Galerie-Julianne, we’ll meet at the gallery and head out to paint (staying inside in case of rain). Contact the artist directly to reserve—Email: MarkMonsarrat@sbcglobal.net; or by Phone : 415-824-8819 (PST).

 

“Fixing your Paintings” Demo a success: time-lapse Video.

See the time-lapse video: http://youtu.be/r_WKN8aocqU

My unique demo re-working old paintings (Sept. 5, 2012, Burlingame) proved both instructive and suspenseful. First I applied solvent and medium over the entire painting (pictured in previous post), reviving the darks and providing for wet-in-wet. People were aghast as I then slathered fresh, harmonizing dark paint over my old piece, then introduced the lights, transforming the painting into a powerful statement reminiscent of 19th century American Romantic master George Inness. Judge for yourself–compare the re-worked painting with the original just below it, and let me know what you think. http://youtu.be/r_WKN8aocqU

Can This Painting be Fixed?…

This Wednesday Sept. 5, 2012, I’m holding my first-ever Special Demo: “Fixing Your Paintings”…for those unfinished, problem pieces we all have. I’ll be sharing my secrets on how to “fix” old paintings, as I re-work mine shown above (I’ll also help audience members plan fixes to theirs). My demo is at the Lions Hall, next to the recreation center, 990 Burlingame Ave., Burlingame, CA, 7:00pm. Admission is free; we’d love to see you there!