Wonderful Williamstown 2016!

Tom's workshop in Williamstown, Massachusetts, from July 10-17th, was terrific. The attendees stayed in a historic 1720's home surrounded by the beautiful, blue Berkshire mountains with painting opportunities around every corner.

1720's Farmhouse Residence

The locale was so inspiring that almost everyone was up and outdoors painting on their own well before the normal 8 a.m. breakfast time. Then it was out for the morning to watch Tom demo and instruct. Most afternoons were spent at the Galusha Farm, a place where vibrant green fields met the blue mountains on every side, and where Tom's instructor, R.H. Ives Gammell, had painted.

Tom demonstrated plein air painting every day

Painting at the Galusha Farm in Williamstown

Before supper everyone set their work out and received a critique from Tom. His insightful suggestions left each artist, from beginner to more advanced, feeling encouraged and hopeful with something specific to work on.

Then all gathered around long tables set with Katy Dunlay's fine silverware and enjoyed delicious food and good conversation. Tom had also brought books and publications from his own art library for reading anytime.

Suppers hosted by Tom and Katy Dunlay,
delicious food and good conversation

Additional events were a visit to the Clark Art Institute which houses an impressive collection of superb art; a visit to R.H. Ives Gammell's summer home and studios where he brought his Boston students annually to paint landscapes; a visit from master artist Frank Strazzulla, who discussed one of his in-process plein air pieces, then painted with the class on location.

Tom Instructing Through the Clark's Superb Collection

 

Tom will be hosting another workshop in Williamstown next year, so check back for info as it becomes available.

If you are interested in learning more about Tom's next workshop at Frank Benson's summer home on North Haven Island in Maine, Sept. 4-11, 2016, click here.

Nantucket Workshop, June 4-11, 2016

Nantucket Workshop 2016 Success!

 

Eleven students and special guests joined Tom for his workshop, June 4-11th, on Nantucket. They spent seven intensive days of painting on the beach, the dunes, in town - both plein air and with a model. Critiques were held every evening. Tom's next workshop this summer will be July 10-17th in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in the very locale where R.H. Ives Gammell held summer classes. Tom will also take attendees on a tour of the Clark Museum's impressive collection. Sign up here!

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Sconset Roses

I am very pleased to be teaching a plein air workshop on Nantucket Island this June 4-11, 2016. The island is rich in landscape and water views, and boasts some of the most beautiful sunsets on the East Coast. The week will be divided between landscape and painting the clothed figure on the beach in the tradition of Frank Benson, William Paxton and Edmund C. Tarbell.

I am a former pupil of R. H. Ives Gammell and a leading proponent of the Boston School approach to painting. Additionally as a summer resident of the island for the past 35 years, I will be able to offer a perspective on the island and take you places to paint that you would never have access to as a regular visitor.

Tuition includes room and board at a private residence overlooking Miacomet pond and the Atlantic Ocean in addition to private criticism and instruction.

Read about our recent Maine workshop at the home of Frank Benson here:
The Free Press, "Following the Light" by Christine Parrish

For more information and to contact me, click here.