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Dillman's FREE Facebook Live Watercolor Demonstration

5/14/2020

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I was proud to announce I had been asked to give a Facebook Live watercolor demonstration sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat in Lac du Flambeau, WI. You can read more about this amazing resort in the Great Northwoods at the bottom of this blog post.
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The beginning of the Wisconsin River has been one of my favorite sites to paint, whether it's spring, summer, fall, or winter. The levels of water change as does the foliage, colors, textures, and the influence of light. I call this river home and you will too during my FREE watercolor demonstration. 
 
As you may know, my wife, Marilee, and I suffer from wanderlust and enjoy exploring the great Northwoods while we visit our little cabin in the woods. That's one of the many reasons we love Dillman's. They are nestled on a  beautiful, 1500 foot lakefront peninsula. The pristine White Sands Lake is framed by majestic pines, soaring eagles and singing loons. Checkout Dillman's Resort and enjoy exploring nature's wonders. Life is good. 
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DEMO REFERENCE MATERIAL
Want to paint-along with me? Here's my reference packet including:
  • Photo from my personal library
  • Pencil sketch on watercolor paper
  • The paints and paper I will be using and I have linked them so you can easily go shopping
Download Reference Material PDF
Supplies
​This Facebook Live demo I used the following mostly Qor watercolor paints:
  • Sap green
  • Ultramarine blue
  • Cobalt violet
  • Cobalt blue
  • Burnt sienna
  • Permanent white gouache 

  • Watercolor Paper: 300 lb Indigo
  • MEEDEN Squirrel Hair Cat's Tongue Shape Paint
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If you want to learn more about all my tried and true watercolor supplies please visit Supply List & Library page. I have articles, videos, and favorite books.  We are always adding to the page. So please come back often. 
CLICK HERE VISIT MY SUPPLY INFO/LIBRARY ​​
The Location
Headwaters of the Wisconsin River – Adventure starts at the top of a mighty river

East of Land O’ Lakes you’ll find a place where you can paddle through time. Lac Vieux Desert is the headwaters of the mighty Wisconsin River. For centuries, this is a place where great paddling adventures began. The name was given by French fur trappers who translated the name from the Ojibwe language, “Lake of the Old Clearing” or “Old Garden.” Paddling journeys still start at the headwaters. Lac Vieux Desert is one of the largest lakes in the area, at 4,260 acres. It’s so large it spills across the border, into the state of Michigan. The lake feeds the 430-mile Wisconsin River, which is the state’s largest river and a major tributary of the Mississippi River...
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The Beginning of the Wisconsin River
Hours: Open all year-round

Land O' Lakes,
Vilas County, WI   

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The Video
​We have edited and added more information to the Facebook Live video. Click on the button and head over to my YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe to my page. and leave a comment.
YouTube Video Paint-Along
The Color Studies
In this video I shared color studies I created in the past. I looked at composition, value patterns, and color combinations. Remember I always say don't copy the photo, paint the painting. Finally, I shared the final studio painting that I painted. All of the studies were necessary for a successful final watercolor. Remember do your homework and this will help you succeed.

1. 3-color study
2. 3-color study with opaque white gouache
3. 5-color study: I wanted to open up the background so there wasn't a wall of trees
4. 6-color or full-color studio painting. I wanted to master a close value foggy painting.​
Studio Painting
​You can purchase a Fine Art Giclée Print of the final painting. 
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​Giclée Fine Art Print
This 5-color studio painting was my inspiration for the
Watercolor Demo Sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Resort

"New Year's Day on the Wisconsin River"
Size: 8" x 12", unframed
​Price: $75.00
​If you would like to purchase please 
​please 
Email me or call 219-616-0338
​The Demo
In this demonstration, I wanted to show you how to work beyond your photo reference and be left with the essentials of the photo – making the painting your own. Adding more interest than what's found in the photo through color, mass, and subject matter taking a little artistic licence. 

My main goal of this painting was not only to handle dark masses but to give them interest and weight. This would lead your eye through and around the painting. I also wanted to show you how to create interest with a primary green palette and subject matter. 
After the Demonstration
Once I went back into the studio after the Dillman's Art Workshop Resort  Facebook Live broadcast I stepped back and studied my watercolor painting. I do this quite often laying fresh eyes on the piece. I added some key values and colors to push the viewer's eye around the painting. Also added important detail into the trees, selectively added accents and punctuation of color to the dark area, and adjusted focal point.
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​Over my painting journey, I’ve attended several workshops.  Dale Popovich is an award - winning artist, who creates unforgettably beautiful watercolor paintings.  Many of my workshop instructors have also been excellent at their craft.  But none compare with this instructor’s generosity, individual help, caring, and overall teaching ability.

Dale provided frequent but short demonstrations, supplemented with explanation as he painted. Immediately following each demo, students painted that portion of the scene while it was fresh in their mind.  As students painted, he constantly circulated, offering help whenever needed.

​Dale Popovich created a positive class atmosphere in which students were free to ask questions (some with light-hearted bantering while they learned}.  Each student came away with demonstrable accomplishments and, most important, a feeling of inspiration."
 

​– Marion Wiley
2019 Watercolor Workshop at Dillman’s Bay Resort
WATERCOLOR IMPRESSIONS
​OF THE GREAT NORTHWOOD

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Later on this year I will be giving a 4-FULL day Watercolor Workshop at Dillman's. The dates are Sept 27 (check-in and reception) September 28-October 1. 
For beginners and intermediates, my unique step-by-step instruction in transparent watercolor, focusing on large patterns of light and dark using scenes from nature, will allow students to watch, go back and recreate what was just painted. Students will learn how to build a painting from start to finish while gaining a deeper understanding of the techniques, properties, and tools of transparent watercolor. I will cover all four seasons to explore color temperature, intensity, and value. Students will complete seven paintings with a critique on the last day. Photo references will be supplied. Students will leave with new confidence, ability, and understanding. ​
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Last year I wrote a blog about my amazing Dillman's experience titled 
The Disneyland For Passionate Fine Artists In The Great Northwoods Of Wisconsin. This is a pretty long post but I walked you through the entire Popovich/Dillman's experience.
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Here's a short video from the workshop and noontime Farewell Reception and Show & Tell party in the lobby. There is never a dull time at Dillman's – just click on the picture.
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Ownere, Sue and Dennis Robertson
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​Take a few moments and
check out
Dillman's beautiful resort

Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat which was founded by Sue and Dennis Robertson in 1978. Fourty-three years ago Dennis', also a talented watercolorist had a vision to bringing workshops to the Great Northwoods. 

Through the years their retreat, Dillman's Bay Resort has hosted over 12,500 art students and instructors for  workshops at the resort and various international locations. The 4 and 5 day workshops are offered in lakeside art studios as well as plein air. Students are invited to bring their friends and family along on the trip to enjoy the relaxing resort environment. Local artists are also welcome to attend classes on a day student basis. The average class price is $70 per day. Information about our 2020 schedule of workshops in watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, mixed media, collage, pocket sketching, fiber arts and more is online at 
dillmans.com/2020.

Please call them in Lac du Flambeau or send an email for more information on packages and family reunions, at 715-588-3143.
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GETTING TO DILLMAN'S
IS EASY
...

Google Map Directions
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Read our written directions or 
for GPS devices use this address:
3305 Sand Lake Lodge Lane
Lac du Flambeau
Wisconsin, 54538

GPS coordinates:
45° 0' 14.738" N; 89° 50' 37.109" W
Call, 715-588-3143 for assistance.
Local Airport Information

We do offer an airport shuttle service.
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Thank you, let's get creative and stay healthy.

Creatively,
Dale
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COVID-19 Mainstreet Update

5/6/2020

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CRUSH-IT:​ The Best 3-Full Day Watercolor at the Mainstreet Art Center
It's a GO!

July 10, 11 and 12th
Hello everyone–
Frankie Johnson, owner of Mainstreet Art Center and I had a productive talk yesterday. As you will read the email she sent (below) to her students she has taken great measures to keep her students and faculty safe and healthy.

The workshop group is small so we can spread out but also this is a unique opportunity to have me for three days as a mentor.

Frankie is accepting several more students if you are interested. Yes, there are a few more easals available. If you have questions or concerns please give Frankie a call 847-550-0016.
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If you would like to learn more about my teaching style please visit my YouTube channel and watch one of my Watercolor Escape Saturdays videos. CLICK HERE.
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Abstract Patterns of Nature in Watercolor
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 
May 29, 30 & 31, 2020
9:00 am - 4:00 pm 
$400.00

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Mainstreet Art Centure
20 E. Main Street   •  Lake Zurich, IL 60047  •  847-550-0016 
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Hi everyone,
We are going to stay with our current dates of May 29, 30 & 31 for Dale's Watercolor Workshop. He is ready to go and very excited to get to work with each of you.

It will have been 75 days of Quarantine by then and we have all been healthy throughout. The studio has been empty all this time. It has been cleaned, sanitized, and fogged to eliminate all bacteria and viruses by the Pure Maintenance of Illinois Company.
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You will be a very small Popovich workshop – only 4 students. You will have the whole place to yourselves. You will be in the large classroom up front as well, with lots of space to allow for social distancing. You will be fortunate to have so much attention and help throughout this workshop. Enjoy the space and time to learn.
We can order food next door or bring your lunch from home. There are picnic tables out in front of the studio as well as across the street in the little park or you may eat at your table. There will be hand sanitizer in each of the classrooms to use. You can wear a mask if you are more comfortable. All the tables, chairs everything has been cleaned.
If you have any further questions, please call me, leave a message on the studio phone. I will get back to you. You are all paid at this time. We hope you will all be here, Dale needs you too! We appreciate your support. All of our classes will resume Monday, June 1st.
Thank you,
Frankie Johnson


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Watercolor Escape Saturdays #5

5/1/2020

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See how to work beyond your photo reference with my free watercolor demo
​NOTE: THIS VIDEO WAS FIRST BROADCASTED ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE. BECAUSE OF THE INTERNET AND BAND USAGE THE IMAGE GETS BLURRY.  SORRY.

I had my fifth Watercolor Escape Saturday on April 18th.  If you are new to this my wife, Marilee and I are committed to broadcasting a Facebook Live every Saturday at noon CST till our lives kinda get back to some type of normal. We want to offer an escape even for an hour or two. 

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THIS WEEKEND'S WATERCOLOR ESCAPE SATURDAY
In this week's blog post I have included the video now on YouTube (edited as a paint-along) and my demo notes. Here's what you will find: 
  • The photo reference
  •  Pencil drawing on watercolor paper 
  • Watercolor paints used
  • My book recommendation
  • Three steps as a paint-along 
  • I added a bonus to the YouTube video – I took a little less than an hour and added more details to create a studio finished painting.​

Click on the button below and it will take you to my Watercolor Escape Saturdays page where you will find April 18th reference and all of my past demos, videos and blog posts.

I am asking a favor would you please like my Facebook page and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thank you.

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Down Load Reference Material PDF
PictureClick on the image of my supply list above for a printable supply list
Supplies
​This Facebook Live demo I used the following mostly Qor watercolor paints:
  • Sap green
  • Ultramarine blue
  • Cobalt violet
  • Manganese blue
  • Raw sepia
  • Burnt  sienna 

  • Watercolor Paper: 300 lb Indigo

​To learn more about my brushes and tried and true supplies head over to my Supply List & Library page. Click on the Supply List above for my personal  printable supply list. ​

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The Video
​We have edited and added more information to the Facebook Live video. Click on the button and head over to my YouTube channel. Don't forget to subscribe to my page. and leave a comment.
YouTube Paint-Along Video
The Painting
In this demonstration, I wanted to show you how to work beyond your photo reference and be left with the essentials of the photo – making the painting your own. Adding more interest than what's found in the photo through color, mass, and subject matter taking a little artistic licence. 

My main goal of this painting was not only to handle dark masses but to give them interest and weight. This would lead your eye through and around the painting. I also wanted to show you how to create interest with a primary green palette and subject matter. 

Once I got back into the studio after the Facebook Live broadcast I stepped back and studied my painting. I do this quite often laying fresh eyes on the piece. I added some key values and colors to push the viewer's eye around the painting. Also added important detail into the house, selectively added accents and punctuation of color to the dark area of the structure, and adjusted some of the foliage above the TC Steele's home.
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PictureCreek in Winter Theodore Clement Steele American 1847–1926 1899 Oil on canvas
The Location
TC Steele State Historic Site
4220 T C Steele Rd,
Nashville,
​Brown County,
IN 47448. MAP
https://tcsteele.org

I enjoy touring TC Steele's house in Brown County, Indiana. Back in 2017, the Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites invited me to give a demonstration of one of his trees he would paint en plein air.  From there I co-judged the Great Outdoor Art Contest.

Take a few minutes and explore TC Steele's website. Make it a point to visit his Art Page. CLICK HERE

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Smithsonian: TC Steele Historical Site
More photos CLICK HERE
The Little Smoky Mountains
Indiana’s Beautiful, Artistic Hill Country
TC Steele's State Historic Site is nestled in beautiful Brown County, IN 

If you have never been to this picturesque area take a few minutes to review this short news article produced by WGNtv. CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO
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Brown County Fact 
There are more artists per capita than anywhere else in the Midwest. WGNtv did a beautiful news story about Brown County titled 'The Little Smoky Mountains: Indiana's beautiful, artistic hill country.' If you have never been to Brown County, IN take a few minutes to review this enchanting place.


Midwest Living Magazine
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Brown County, Indiana: There is something for everyone. Hiking, biking or lazy car rides the Midwest magazine gives you suggestions for your next trip to southern Indiana. A Colorful One hour from downtown Indianapolis, Brown County’s fall show continues to captivate visitors more than a century after artists first fell under its spell.
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Photo courtesy Midwest Living magazine - Click on the photo to read the article
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​In My Library
​Here's another must have book in your studio. I refer to this book for creative inspiration when painting landscapes. I personally know Lyn Letsinger-Miller and she is a multi-talented woman who's vast knowledge and love of the Brown County art movement shines through. 

From the early 1900s through the 1940s, the scenic hill country of Brown County, Indiana, was home to a flourishing colony of artists who migrated there from urban areas of the Midwest. Now back in print, The Artists of Brown County, first published in 1994, is the classic book on the history of this remarkable art colony.

Following an introduction to "Peaceful Valley," as the area was affectionately called, chapters are devoted to 16 of the artists, including three couples: T. C. Steele, Will Vawter, Gustave Baumann, Dale Bessire, the photographer Frank M. Hohenberger, Adolph Shulz and Ada Walter Shulz, L. O. Griffith, V. J. Cariani and Marie Goth, Carl C. Graf and Genevieve Goth Graf, Edward K. Williams, Georges LaChance, C. Curry Bohm, and Glen Cooper Henshaw. Lavish color reproductions of the artists' work accompany the biographical sketches. Rachel Berenson Perry's introduction places the Brown County art colony within the broader context of American regional art.

Buy Hard Cover Here
Buy Paperback Here
​In Conclusion
That's it for now. I hope we will see you next Saturday at noon CST on my Facebook page for another Watercolor Escape Saturdays. 

Remember to leave a comment below, tell me what you think and what you would like to see in the future.
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Wash your hands and clean your brushes,
​Dale
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