Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The Workshops and Seminars | Old Masters New Visions by Prof. Philip Rubinov Jacobson

SEMINAR - OLD MASTERS NEW VISIONS

USA

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" OLD MASTERS-NEW VISIONS " PAINTING SEMINAR & EXHIBITION

AN ARIZONA ART ODYSSEY with Prof. Philip Rubinov Jacobson

Camp Verde - Sedona, Arizona

May 17 - 29, 2009

2 week seminar

Join us on a creative odyssey to the Grand Canyon State of Arizona, one of the most beautiful places in America. Camp Verde is rich in history with the Sinagua, the Ancestral Puebloan people, and the Native American tribes of the Yavapai & Tonto-Apache. The people of Camp Verde preserve and honor their heritage which adds to the beauty of this locale. At an elevation of 3,147 feet and surrounded by mountains, Camp Verde valley is green and lush. (In fact, "verde" is the Spanish name for green.) Camp Verde is centrally located and is only 90 miles north from the center of Phoenix and 42 miles south of Flagstaff. You can visit many other cities on a short trip from Camp Verde: 20 miles to sacred and magical Sedona, 26 miles to Jerome, 16 miles to Cottonwood, only 5 miles to Lake Montezuma, and 40 miles to Prescott. You may even choose to make a day trip to the Grand Canyon. Arizona is a fanastic and beautiful landscape; an ideal place to learn the painting-secrets of the old masters and unleash your new visions!

THE SALON and "VERNISAGE"
An event and "opening exhibition" inaugurating the seminar.
"PROMETHEAN FLAMES"
MAY 17, 2009 from 6 - 9pm

Presentation and book signing with Prof. Philip Rubinov Jacobson, who will discuss his work as an artist, author and advocate of the integral-promethean spirit in a "wilderness of contemporary art". This will include a "Vernisage" (OPENING) for an exhibition of work by all the seminar artist/participants. Seminar artists may send, or bring 2 pieces of art which will hang in the Florman Studio/Gallery and be available for viewing, and/or purchase, for the duration of the seminar. The exhibition will also include selected works by Prof. Philip Rubinov Jacobson and Jody Florman. This event will be open to the public and will afford an opportunity for artists and art lovers alike to congregate, converse, connect and enjoy an inspirational evening. Appetizers, wine and drinks will be served.

THE "FERNISAGE"
The "closing of the exhibition" on the last day of the seminar.
"OLD MASTERS - NEW VISIONS * USA"
May 29, 6:30-9-pm

Pueblos
Arizona's indigenous heritage

"Two Philosophers

Discussing Enlightenment",
c.2004 by P.R. Jacobson
36 x 24 inches Oil & Tempera /
Mische Technique
Collection of the

Johfra Museum of Art,
Holland

A special "Fernisage' (CLOSING) exhibition presenting the works of artists who have participated in the painting seminar. Artists will display both the paintings they brought for the "Vernisage-Opening", and works completed during their studies of the "mixed-technique" over the duration of the seminar. We will have a 'Last supper' prior to the exhibition followed by an exhibition party open to the public. (Your travel day home will be May 30th.)
THE PAINTING SEMINAR
MAY 18 - 29, 2009
2 week seminar
"Classic Mixed-technique of Egg Tempera and Oil Painting"
This classic approach to the art of painting is methodical and liberating in the building of a picture in egg tempera and oils and ends the common 'frustration' experienced by oil painters at all levels of experience. During the Renaissance, particularly in Italy, innovations and the need to paint faster than in the Northern European manner evolved out of the methods of the Van Eycks, Durer and Holbein. In this workshop, we avoid the time-consuming process involved in the typical Flemish/German approach without sacrificing the effects available through combining both water-based and oil media. The incredible "luminosity" that can only be achieved in a 'mische' or 'mixed-technique', and the ability to create an amazing depth, ambiance and atmosphere in our paintings is offered in this seminar. Through the brilliant 'division of labor' devised by the old masters in under painting in egg tempera white and overlaying glazes and layers of radiant resin-oil color, each artist learns to quickly realize their vision. The participant will discover an excellent and sound method that is fast and lends itself to absolutely any style, or means of expression. Prof. Phil is renowned for his extensive knowledge of painting and for his highly individualized teaching style and dedication to assisting each artist in developing their own particular technical approach while encouraging their unique visual language.
Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 - 5:00PM
Minimum of 60 hours of formal and highly individualized instruction.
For the Beginning to Accomplished and Professional Artist
No Experience Necessary
Maximum number of Participants: 12
TUITION & FEES
Tuition includes lunch and dinner on-site provided by a local chef. Water, coffee and tea will be available through-out the day. Please contact Jody Florman, at least three weeks prior to the seminar start date with any dietary restrictions. We can accommodate simple food requests, i.e.,- vegetarian and some food allergies. Contact Jody regarding simple food requests

at: jody44310@yahoo.com
928-567-2365
TUITION and MEALS: $1,065.
Tuition includes Community Art materials & Meals
A list of 'personal' art materials needed is sent upon registration.
TUITION ONLY: $890.
Tuition includes community Art materials
Accomodations are separate
A list of nearby hotels, B&Bs and camping are provided upon request and/or registration.

Grand Canyon

Payment Options:
Pay by Personal Check or Money Order to:
PROF. PHILIP JACOBSON
8915 GROVELAND DRIVE
DALLAS, TEXAS 75218
USA
tel. 214 564 0453
Email: eyepaint4u@yahoo.com
CREDIT CARD OPTION via Paypal
add $50 to your Total tuition Fee
to Paypal Account: eyepaint4u@yahoo.com
BANK WIRE TRANSFER
Contact Prof. Phil for Information

AUSTRIA

Prof. Philip Rubinov Jacobson

Vienna

Alpine Voyage

Considered by many to be the CROWN JEWEL of locations in Prof Phil's 13th annual run of seminars and workshops. The owner, manager and staff at the Marien Hof are renowned for treating the artists like KINGS and QUEENS. The Marien Hof "4-STAR" hotel is less than 1 hour from the old and stunning city of VIENNA, where culture, art museums and music abounds. We will visit many of the great museums and also some of the great artists of Vienna, like Ernst Fuchs, De Es Schwertberger, Daniel Friedmann, Michael Fuchs and others.
Enjoy the gorgeous countryside. Enter into a world of well-being with its alpine mountains, fresh air, green meadows the rivers and the clean water, which springs from the mountains all around.

Alps
The Alps
Marienhof Staircase Marienhof
Marienhof

Leave behind everyday life and enjoy the pleasant warmth of the steam bath and the sauna, have a massage or simply use the large indoor pool or explore the hotel and village parks. Gain new power to go hiking up the mountains. Most of all, simply thrive on the knowledge, networking, joy and inspiration that is generated by the creative community that gathers here like a little United Nations of Artists!
MIXED TECHNIQUE
"Classic Mische"
Egg Tempera & Oil Painting
Prof. Philip Rubinov Jacobson, Master Painter/Author/Teacher
ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

at the 4-star Hotel MARIEN HOF
3 WEEK PAINTING SEMINAR
Arrive Sunday, August 9 - Depart Friday evening August 28
First Year Artist:
2,575. Euros
Returning Artist:
2,450. Euros

TUITION ONLY
A list of 'personal' art materials is sent upon registration.
Accomodations are separate
Google Reichenau and Payerbach, for alternative places to stay, Prof Phil will also have some suggestions for you.
First Year Artist
850. Euros
+ Community Art materials: 25 Euros

Returning Artist
725. Euros
+ Community Art materials: 25 Euros
THE 2 WEEK PAINTING SEMINAR
August 9 - 21, 2009
Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 - 5:00PM
Minimum of 60 hours of formal and highly individualized instruction.
For the Beginning to Accomplished and Professional Artist
No Experience Necessary
Maximum number of Participants: 14
In this seminar on the "classic mische", or 'mixed-technique of egg tempera and oil painting we avoid the typically slow-process of under-painting on an egg emulsion ground and instead achieve the same universal effects through a division of labor and quick-dry mediums. The participant will discover an excellent and sound method that is fast and lends itself to absolutely any style, or means of expression. We combine the best advantages of the Italians by building a picture through a limited palette to create an underlying color unity, while adding the Flemish and German advantages of the 'optical greys', neutral tones and luminosity that can only be achieved through modeling and hi-lighting in egg tempera white and over painting in layers and glazes of oil color. NOTE: RETURNING ARTISTS from previous seminars with Prof Phil may continue their line-of-study in the technique and methods they have been individually adapting and modifying with the professor, including the use of an egg emulsion ground or 'imprimatura'.
SHARE A DOUBLE ROOM & ENJOY A DRAMATIC SAVINGS
ON YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS ON THE RATES BELOW
TUITION
for the 2 - WEEK SEMINAR
INCLUDING ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS
at the MARIEN HOF
Fee includes Private Room,
Breakfast & Dinner 7 days a week, and Community Art materials.
A list of 'personal' art materials is sent upon registration.
Arrive Sunday, August 9 - Depart Saturday August 22
13 nights
First Year Artist:
1,850. Euros

Returning Artist:
1,725. Euros

A list of 'personal' art materials is sent upon registration.
Accomodations are separate
Google Reichenau and Payerbach, for alternative places to stay, Prof Phil will also have some suggestions for you.TUITION ONLY
First Year Artist
575. Euros
+ Community Art materials: 25 Euros
Returning Artist
450. Euros
+ Community Art materials: 25 Euros

THE 1 WEEK PAINTING WORKSHOP
August 24 - 28, 2009
For the Beginning to Accomplished and Professional Artist
No Experience Necessary
People from all levels and backgrounds are welcomed in an atmosphere of
"seriously -playful" study tailored to each participant's personal visual language.
Monday - Friday: 9:00AM - 12:00 NOON and 2:00 - 5:00PM
Minimum of 30 hours of formal and highly individualized instruction.
Maximum number of Participants: 14

A room at the Marienhof
Luxurious Austrian hospitality

Sauna at the Marienhof

In this workshop, traditional, experimental and intuitive approaches offer creative workers valuable insights while providing hands-on tools, techniques, methods and materials. This course is designed to assist the BEGINNING artist in developing alternative modes of expression and empower their creativity and intuition, or CREATUITIVE qualities.RETURNING artists can also choose to experiment, or to refine and strengthen their current direction. Perfect for the beginner, the 'stuck' artist who may need to express spontaneous artistic energy while refining their own personal language, or the highly accomplished painter who wants to develop their technical knowledge. Introduction to a variety of painting techniques including washes, glazes, creating textures and using inks, acrylics, oils and painting mediums will be available to develop alternative modes of expression. Experimental approaches to putting down paint with untraditional tools and methods can add some interesting discoveries for the 'beginning' and 'returning artist' alike.BEGINNING or RETURNING ARTISTS may also opt to simply refine the approach to 'mische' technique that they have been engaged in by working closely with the professor on an 'individualized plan' of study and even opting to extend the 2 week seminar into a 3 week line-of-study (discounted tuition will apply for 3 week-study). The workshop finishes with Prof. Phil's unique "collective constructive critique" of completed works.This workshop is a veritable alchemy of art that mixes the knowledge of the old masters with inventive-contemporary mixed-media techniques.
TUITION
for the 1 - WEEK workshop
Arrive Sunday, August 23 - Depart Friday evening, August 28
INCLUDING ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS
at the MARIEN HOF
Fee includes Private Room,
Breakfast & Dinner for the week and Community Art materials
A list of 'personal' art materials is sent upon registration.
5 nights
All Artists:
845. Euros
TUITION ONLY
A list of 'personal' art materials is sent upon registration.
Accomodations are separate
Google Reichenau and Payerbach, for alternative places to stay
All Artists:
350. Euros
+ Community Art materials: 50 Euros
Any Questions? Write Prof. Phil at eyepaint4u@yahoo.com
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ITALY

Prof. Philip Rubinov Jacobson

International School of the Arts - ArtFarmGaia

PAINTING WORKSHOP
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVE SPIRIT
Monday, August 31 - Friday, September 4,
For Beginning to Accomplished and Professional Artists
No Experience Necessary
Family participation is welcome
(For ages 12 to Adult)
Creativity is not just for professional artists or unusually gifted individuals. The creative spark is in each of us. You'll be guided in experiential exercises using inks, acrylic and/or oil paints to bring to light the world of your inner beauty through Art. This is a great opportunity for you to learn very simple techniques to spontaneously paint through creative blocks, or express your deepest passions and greatest joys. Paint not just for outcome, but to also fully embody the moment. A number of artistic exercises will allow us to free the mind and release judgments, comparisons, interpretations, and personal stories. In this special course you learn to let go and paint until the painting paints you. This is a healing experience that uses painting and other creative modalities as vehicles to dive into the collective source of all creation. Previous painting experience is not necessary, and anyone with a willing heart and adventurous spirit can embark upon this creative and exciting journey. NOTE: RETURNING ARTISTS from previous seminars with Prof. Phil may continue their line-of-study in the technique and methods they have been individually adapting and modifying with the professor.

Andrea Davis, LPC
Andrea Davis

Andrea Marie Davis, LPC, ATR-BC.

Ms. Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Art Therapist in the USA. Her experience includes individual and group counseling with both child and adult populations. Currently, she works with families and individuals who are experiencing Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adoption issues, Depression, Behavior Problems and Social Skills needs. She is the current President of the North Texas Art Therapy Association.

Andrea has been featured on the national television program 'The Art of Living', which focused on her accomplishments and the results with her clients in art and therapy. She wrote a definitive essay on the therapeutic forces at work on a number of artists working in a variety of styles and methods in the chapter entitled; "The Medicine Painter: Healing as inspiration for art", for the forthcoming publication, "EYES of the SOUL: Exploring Inspiration in Art" by P.R. Jacobson, Foreword by Ken Wilber. Andrea Marie Davis, LPC, ATR-BC.

Details of the Seminar

1 week
30 hours of Study Time
Mon - Fri, 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 - 5:00 p.m
SHARE A DOUBLE ROOM & ENJOY A DRAMATIC SAVINGS
ON YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS
All Artists:
250. Euros
+ Community Art materials: 25 Euros
APPROXIMATELY 550 EUROS ALL INCLUSIVE
(Accommodations are separate and incredibly reasonable!
approx. 40 - 50 Euro per/day for your private room and meals (breakfast and dinner).
See the LINK below for photos, descriptions and rates at ArtFarmGaia)
International School of the Arts - ArtFarmGaia
http://www.artfarmgaia.it/EN/index.html
ArtFarmGaia, Papiano-Perugi, Umbria

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Art holiday in Umbria in the center of Italy: live and learn about its history, art, artists, and live a dream come true in the green heart of Italy. Workshops are open to anyone wishing to have a creative-holiday in a natural setting of great beauty, peace and harmony. The site is in a great location; in close proximity to the major cultural art centers of Italy. Less than 2 hours from Florence. Plunge into the stillness of its undulated countryside. Lose yourself in the tinted colors of itʼs landscape, similar to those painted by Perugino. It brings us back to being in harmony with the secret rhythm of a world. Art Farm Gaia occupies a large rural area on the right bank of the Tevere river, with a spectacular view of the Martani Mountains. Papiano is about 15 minutes from the city of Perugia and is near the town of Marsciano, where scattered hamlets and castles of rare beauty, such as those found in Santʼ Apollinare and Spina. In Marsciano, oak groves share the environment with the Mediterranean landscape and the cultivation of vines, olives, sunflowers and wheat.
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Sant' Apollinaire


Umbrian Vineyard

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Contact Prof.Phil regarding your TUITION deposit/questions at eyepaint4u@yahoo.com or at 214-564-0453

The Workshops and Seminars Old Masters New Visions

Monday, March 23, 2009

Christian Rex van Minnen "Neo- Grotesque" at Roq La Rue Gallery

for additional information, check Christian's blog on MyArtspace

or check a slideshow of the work on display here:

Note: to replay the slide show, refresh the page. If you want to brows 'MyArtspace' website, click on player after slideshow ends. To view individual pictures, click on the title: separate window opens, from there you can zoom and explore.

Roq La Rue Gallery - Pop Surrealism and Underground Contemporary Art

Saturday, March 14, 2009

LAURIE LIPTON - VISIONARY ARTIST BREAK THROUGH

Laurie Lipton is a member of our worldwide tribe of Visionary Artists, so it is with great pride and satisfaction that we are able to witness her success, cheering her on all the way. Please go to the myArtspace blog by Brian Sherwin:

Laurie Lipton makes waves at Pulse

to read all about it.

MY ART SPACE - BLOG

Friday, March 6, 2009

Nightwatching - Cracking the Rembrandt Code


LIAM LACEY
From Friday's Globe and Mail
March 5, 2009 at 2:52 PM EST


If it came from a more commercial filmmaker, Nightwatching could be marketed as a cross between Shakespeare in Love and The Da Vinci Code, combining a lusty, down-to-earth portrait of a great artist and a secret meaning behind a famous painting. But Peter Greenaway, the English director of such lush and strange films as The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover, and The Pillow Book, is nobody's idea of a commercial director. His fans will appreciate this eccentric exercise in hypothetical art history. More.....

Read the related Article by GUY DIXON of the Globe and Mail: Greenaway tackles Rembrandt – in characteristic fashion

Visit the official website: Nightwatching - a film by Peter Greenaway (link opens in separate window).

And here is the Movie Trailer on YouTube:

Monday, March 2, 2009

myartspace>blog: Art Space Opinions: Public Knowledge and the Orphan Works Bill

Back in January, I blogged about Orphan Works Legislation - at that time I suspected that a lot of misinformation was being disseminated by some. In the meantime, I found this additional information on myartspace, which was published August 2008. Please read this, as well as the links I provided in my earlier blog on the subject.

The bottom line is: DON'T PANIC - there is no reason to shell out a lot of money paying for registries to protect your work. Publishing on many of the free (or low cost) art and photo sites, and supplying relevant keywords that make it easier for the authorship of your work to be found in a diligent search, should suffice to protect your copyright against infringement.

In January I wrote:

Currently, there are many art and photo sites on the internet, and from what I read, I don't need a "paid for registry" (though some poor sap might be conned into that) - the existing ones (and any that may follow to make a quick buck) , in my opinion, rate on the same level as Vanity Galleries.
The (free) service ConceptArt speaks of is also served by many other sites (I belong to oodles of art and photo sites, besides my own website, and through any one of them searchers can get my contact easily, so none of my works are 'orphaned')............

Excerpt from the myartspace blog by Brian Sherwin, interviewing Alex Curtis (Alex Curtis is the Director of Policy and New Media for Public Knowledge):

BS: My understanding is that if the Orphan Works bill is passed artists will have to pay to be placed on online registries affiliated with the government in order to make sure that their copyrights are protected.

AC: No, no, no. There are a lot of misconceptions about this, .....

Under orphan works, nothing with regards to registration changes. Period. You don't have to lift a finger for your work to be copyrighted, in the same way you don't today.
The talk about "visual registries" or "online databases" that you might have heard with orphan works, are all efforts to try to make it easier for artists to be found.

BS: I've also read that some artists are concerned that they will not be able to afford to protect their works .......

AC: As I said above, nothing in orphan works requires any artists to spend any additional money to register their works--whether that be at the Copyright Registry or with some online service....................

When I talk about these services, I think about sites like Flickr.com that allow anyone to upload as many images as they want for free.

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Note: These excerpts are taken out of context; for a full understanding, please read the entire blog by Brian Sherwin on the myartspace website.

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Addendum March 5th:


About Copyright

It is also a good idea to protect your copyrights by marking your photos accordingly. By this, I mean not just visually on your picture, but hidden in the File Info on your photos:
Tutorial about adding Copyright Info to your Photos in Photoshop.

Note: however, this info, and all exif data is lost if photo is "Save(d) for Web". Therefore: "Save As" is the way to go. The file size may be a bit larger, but all file info is retained and can be accessed. It is not advisable to post high resolution pictures on the web. At 72 dpi a 600 pixel size picture has little commercial value, yet shows up well on the screen.

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myartspace>blog: Art Space Opinions: Public Knowledge and the Orphan Works Bill