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Dillman's Free Demo FB Live: August 19, 2020-Watercolor + Reference Material

8/12/2020

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Join me for a great time at Dillman's online. Click Here
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This week I'm proud to announce I have been asked to give another Facebook Live watercolor demonstration sponsored by Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat in Lac du Flambeau, WI.

This was photographed in the Great Northwoods, believe it or not, this waterway in northeastern Vilas County is part of the Mississippi headwaters. I call this area home in my heart and you will too during my FREE watercolor demonstration. 
 
As you may know, my wife, Marilee, and I suffer from wonder lust 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, pristine lake framed by majestic pines. Checkout Dillman's Resort and enjoy exploring nature's wonders. Life is good. 

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DEMO REFERENCE MATERIAL
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Want to paint-along with me on Wednesday? Well this will give you a head start. It's my reference packet including:
  • Photo from my personal library
  • Recommended watercolor paper
  • The paints and paper I will be using and I have linked them so you can easily go shopping.

CLICK HERE for reference material
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SUPPLIES
If you want to learn more about my tried and true watercolor supplies please visit my website. I have articles, videos, and favorite books.  We are always adding to the page. So please come back often.

CLICK HERE TO MY WEBSITE SUPPLY INFO/LIBRARY ​

CLICK HERE for my Dillman's supply list
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ABOVE: Photo I will be painting
Now you are all set. Remember to mark your calendar for
August 19, 2020, at 3:00 pm CST. Here's the link to a wonderful afternoon of watercolor painting. Don't forget to like Dillman's  Facebook page.

CLICK HERE TO THE DEMO
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CLICK HERE TO SEE MY VIDEO ABOUT MY
​2020 DILLMAN'S WORKSHOP
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WATERCOLOR IMPRESSIONS
OF THE GREAT NORTHWOODS


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. 
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.


READ MY BLOG

Here's a short video from the workshop and noontime
Farewell Reception and Show & Tell party in the lobby – just click on the picture.
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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. Through the years our retreat has hosted over 12,500 students for art workshops at Dillman's Bay Resort in Wisconsin 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.
CLICK HERE TO DILLMAN'S WEBSITE
Finally, I am asking a favor – would you please like my Facebook page and subscribe to my YouTube channel. In addition, please forward this email with your fellow artists that you think would enjoy my demos.

Thank you, let's get creative and stay healthy.

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All in a Day's Work

8/4/2020

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Feels so good to have a busy day like last Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
Started off by teaching my weekly watercolor studio class at MainStreet Art Center in Lake Zurich. It's a drive from Highland, IN but this passionate group of artists is worth the trip. This energy starts from the top and that's because of the care and passion Frankie Johnson, Owner, and Master Artist shares with her students and faculty. She inspires and has the ability to unlocking talents from folks who come to the center.
In case you don't know the Mainstreet Art Center is a school of fine art offering classes in drawing and painting for artists of all ages and levels of experience. Open since 1994, Mainstreet attracts students from all over the Chicago area, Rockford and southern Wisconsin. The professional staff of instructors have careers as working artists, exhibit in galleries throughout the country, teach workshops, and appear in artists' publications. 
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I've taught watercolor at Mainstreet for six years and just finished a 3-full day workshop earlier this month. www.dalepopovich.com/best-3-full-day-watercolor-workshop

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In my class, you will learn to implement key concepts and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to have a deeper understanding of the medium, with a focus on the top principles of creating a solid painting.

As you understand these elements through painting pictures you will have better control of the medium and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process of transparent watercolor painting. I have to let you know my studio watercolor class has a waiting list so call Cathy and she will help you out. www.mainstreetartcenter.com
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CLICK THE IMAGE TO VIEW THE JUDGING ON YOUTUBE
From there I went to Elmhurst Art Museum to judge the Elmhurst Artists' Guild 2020 Member’s Show. The EAG is a charitable and not-for-profit offering up shows and exhibitions, workshops, lectures, classes, and other similar activities. The purpose of this organization is to encourage, promote, advance, and assist art education and instruction, and the advancement and development of the arts.
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EAG has its own gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum. If you have a chance to stop by and check out the show or if you have any concerns regarding COVID-19 you can view the entries and video of the winners on their website. The show runs through Friday, September 4, 2020. www.elmhurstartistsguild.org

While in Elmhurst I stopped off at a friend and his wife's to say hi keeping social distance top of mind. Spent a few hours enjoying the afternoon chatting about art, family, and everything in between in their beautiful garden under the shade of a stately maple tree.
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Got home for a little dinner and prepared for a two-hour Zoom meeting with the Plein Air Painters of Chicago. Met Virginia Ferrante, moderator of the Zoom event and PAPC member. I was invited to critique 30 pieces and let me tell you the time flew by reviewing amazing talent in this group.
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CLICK THE IMAGE TO VIEW THE CRITIQUE ON YOUTUBE
The PAPC is affiliated with the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago where I teach Watercolor and The Fundamentals of Drawing and Painting. The PAPC offers paint-outs April thru October. This prolific group schedules three Saturday paint-outs, one Sunday morning paint-out, and one Friday night paint-out.

Paint-outs feature cityscapes, nature in the parks, the Lakefront and Riverwalk. At least one paint-out per month includes a demo and members-only critique with an experienced instructor/guest artist. I was asked to be their July guest artist.

PLEASE NOTE: Between the current increase in cases of Covid-19 and the difficulty in physical distancing, the PAPC Steering Team determined to cancel future paint-outs until they can see a two-week decline in cases. They will assess the situation again, August 2, 2020. www.papchicago.com
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Checkout Eric Rhoads https://ericrhoads.com Entrepreneur, Writer, Artist, Marketer, Speaker, Renaissance man's interview with Mary Longe, current lead for the Plein Air Painters Chicago. He spent time with her for his Plein Air podcast. Mary Longe shares advice for starting a plein air group. www.outdoorpainter.com

After finishing the day I played with Miss Poppy our Pembroke Welsh Corgi pup and had a glass of freshly brewed ice tea with my wife, Marilee. It was a good day.

​If you are looking for a judge, demonstration, or workshop please drop me a note. I would enjoy talking. popovichdale@gmail.com.  
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The Lure of Nature: Studies in Watercolor – Popovich One-Man Show

7/16/2020

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Please join Dale for his One-Man Show at
McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park, IL


August 3 - September 4
Pre-Reception: August 7, 4 pm CST, broadcast on
Facebook Live 

Reception: August 7, 6 pm CST 
Dale will be sharing his passion for capturing the raw beauty of the American landscape with the fluid stroke of a brush. In this exhibition, he will share with the viewer his love of nature and watercolors. The viewer will get a glimpse into his thinking process with loose and fluid studies of his work.

Studies are the preliminary process an artist goes through before creating final studio paintings. This practice quickly gets the artist's vision down on paper using as few brushstrokes as possible. Dale efficiently filtering out the visual “noise” around him to focus on a subject’s essentials. His paintings reflect a certain purity of perception, and this “way of seeing” is the hallmark of his paintings. ​
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CLICK ON image above to download the catalog page from the show
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Here I am with Rene Leyva, Executive Director at McCord Gallery
If you can't make the show...

...you can still see
my exhibition on
Facebook Live

We are happy to announce that before the reception we will give a sneak peek of the show. Dale will walk you through the gallery sharing his inspiration and thoughts regarding each study. If you live too far or are concerned regarding COVID-19 you can still be part of his event.

​Mark  your calendar for August 7, 4 pm, 
broadcast on Facebook Live.
​ Don't miss this opportunity to be part of this event. ​
CLICK HERE ON 8/7/20 AT 4:00 PM CST
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McCord Gallery & Cultural Center
9602 W. Creek Road

Palos Park, IL 60464
708.671.0648
www.mccordgallery.org
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​​CRUSH-IT:​ The Best 3-Full Day Watercolor Workshop

7/13/2020

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My 3-full day workshop at MainStreet Art Center, Lake Zurich, IL, Abstract Paintings of Nature in Watercolor was finally a go! I had a wonderful time getting back in the teaching "saddle". Because of COVID19, this workshop had been rescheduled several times. But Frankie Johnson, owner of MainStreet and I were bound and determined to have it happen. As you can figure all of my events had been canceled. Marilee and I were incredibly organized this year with scheduling teaching, workshops, shows, and demos  This was the weirdest thing to see it vaporize before our very eyes.  

Besides demonstrating the beauty of watercolor I shared my thoughts about materials and the importance of buying the best products you can afford. One of my students was using a mix of Winsor and Newton Cotman and Grumbacher watercolor paints. Needless to say, she was struggling so I let her try my QoR watercolors and she said "WOW! What a huge difference." I can't stress enough the importance of using professional-grade watercolors. In addition, the same goes for watercolor paper. Only buy 100% cotton. You are asking for trouble if you buy a cheaper grade that contains wood fibers. The paper will pill when you scrub it. My third must-have is real hair brushes If you can afford them. Otherwise a blend of synthetic/real hair. If you take care of them you will keep them for a long time. My series The real hair loads a lot of paint and doesn't wear out like synthetic. My 1" 202 ​Morrilla is over 40 years old. Unfortunately, it's not made anymore but you may find a used one on eBay. If you would like to see my supply recommendations and list CLICK HERE. 
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​Masks on, socially distanced in place, sleeves pushed up to work, learn, and have fun! 
DAY 1: The morning painting was a snow scene of the beginning of the Wisconsin River (Land O' Lakes, WI) which 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. In this exercise, I wanted to teach how to handle snow and paint anything white. evaluate temperature and not copy the photo.  
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My personal photo reference – Demo 1
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My personal photo reference – Demo 2
​My afternoon demo was a fall scene full of autumnal colors where my students learned the spontaneity of no drawing and following the light and dark patterns. Two paintings completed and so proud of everyone’s first day of work. ​
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DAY TWO: The learning and fun continue! Two more were paintings completed. 

​The morning demo was T.C .Steele's house in southern Indiana. During this demo, I wanted to share the ease of drawing a structure and how to incorporate it into a landscape in a simple way. I also shared how to make a very dark subject interesting.
The afternoon demo was another scene from the Great Northwoods of Wisconsin. The tranquil water scene was a perfect example to show how to achieve an atmospheric perspective. Pushing the background back and look believable. I also get quite a few requests for the secrets of painting water. I shared my approach to water with just a few brushstrokes. So proud of everyone’s second day of work. ​
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DAY THREE: the last day of my 3-full day watercolor workshop. In the morning study, I wanted everyone to learn how to work with high-contrast and minimal drawing. I also wanted to share my techniques of dry-brushing in watercolor.
The afternoon was the student's choice. I shared two different subjects and the vivid green forest won. Once again this demo was without a pencil sketch on their watercolor paper, freehanding light and dark patterns. Working with a close color palette of greens and blue-greens and how to use one complementary color to gray down your shadows. And finally, be fearless about pushing the darks especially at the beginning. ​
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I want to thank everyone for signing up and attending including the owner, Frankie Johnson, and Kathy Clouse who is MainStreet's Girl Friday and more. The three days went by too fast. I was so impressed with everyone and I’ll let you in on a little secret — half the students never painted in watercolor before which made it that much more thrilling for me because my goal is to help people truly see. Also thank you Frankie and Jay for your hospitality. 
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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.
READ MY BLOG
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
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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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READ MORE OR REGISTER
Mainstreet Art Centure
20 E. Main Street   •  Lake Zurich, IL 60047  •  847-550-0016 
Visit Mainstreet Art Center site!
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
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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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​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.

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​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,
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Watercolor Escape Saturday #4

4/21/2020

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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 fourth Watercolor Escape Saturday last weekend on April 11th.  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. 

Reference
​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: 
  • Photo reference
  • The pencil drawing on watercolor paper
  • Supplies
  • 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.
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Materials
​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
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​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 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 page. Don't forget to subscribe to my page. and leave a comment.
YouTube Paint-Along Video
The Painting
A few weeks back one of my online watchers asked if I would do some rocks. So I thought I would paint rocks with a waterfall showing them how to recompose a photo and leave out the unimportant and how one could be left with the essentials of the photo.

My main goal of this painting was not only the rocks but how to handle the water flowing over and around them. How layering the watercolor and the colors themselves could be applied to have the illusion of the water flowing over the rocks and moving down the falls.

In finishing the waterfalls I used a razor blade to create the spatter of water and get a better feeling for the overall movement of the water. 

I spent a little bit more time back in the studio after the Facebook Live broadcast. I added some key values and colors to push the water out towards the viewer. I also took the liberty of adding gouache with color added to give a little bit more volume and dimension.
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The Location
Yondota Falls in the UP of Michigan. MAP.

The falls are located deep in the forest of Marenisco Township, MI, and are part of the Presque Isle River. Yondota Falls is a short walk from Copps Mine Road at the bridge over the Presque Isle River. The dynamics of the water flowing are ever-changing almost like a fine bottle of wine from year to year. No two years are alike.

​We have been hiking there for nearly 13 years during all four seasons. During that time the water is stained with tannic acid from the tamarack trees giving the water a weak coffee color. Yandota Falls is a series of falls, so be sure you walk far enough to see them all. The trail is not long but does drop in elevation along the river, so the uphill return hike may make this a moderately difficult trail.
  • Trail Walking Time:  15 min.
  • No fee
  • No restroom

I have supplied additional websites below with more information I depend on and great photos to help you plan your trip look below. 

https://www.uptravel.com/attractions-2/waterfalls-of-the-u-p/

https://www.fishweb.com/maps/gogebic/waterfalls/yondota/index.html

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​In My Library
​Here's this week's pick, Light and Mood in Watercolour by David Curtis. I also own his oil painting book which is full of great information.

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The fluidity and versatility of watercolor makes it uniquely suited to capturing subtle variances of light and color. Internationally renowned watercolor artist David Curtis' comprehensive handbook offers expert guidance on harnessing the power of this medium to produce striking landscapes, portraits, and scenes. Curtis shares his methods for painting on location and in the studio, with sections devoted to selecting materials, developing ideas, choosing subjects and colors, and interpreting light effects. A generous selection of sketches, studies, and finished paintings accompany in-depth instructions for each technique, along with invaluable bits of practical wisdom garnered from years of experience.
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 your brushes,
​Dale
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Note About Copyright
During this last broadcast of Watercolor Escape Saturdays, I was asked about copyright of these paint-alongs. You have permission to use and paint these reference materials. But you don't have permission to use it as a teaching tool to instruct others. In addition, your finished painting cannot be used in an art competition or show. This is solely used as a learning tool.​

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Watercolor Escape Saturday #3

4/10/2020

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I had my third Watercolor Escape Saturday last weekend on April 4th.  If you are new to this my wife, Marilee and I are committed to broadcasting a Facebook Live every Saturday at noon EST till our lives kinda get back to some type of normal. We want to offer an escape even for an hour or two. 

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: 
  • Photo reference
  • The pencil drawing on watercolor paper
  • Supplies
  • Three steps as a paint-along 
I am asking a favor would you please like my Facebook page and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thank you.
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It’s incredible to see how the painting comes together. Emma declared you to be “a good painter!”
–Ben & Emma Popovich


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Materials
​This Facebook Live demo I used the following watercolor paints:
  • • Sap green
  • • Ultramarine blue
  • • Cobalt violet
  • • Manganese blue
  • • Raw sepia
  • • Burnt siena 

  • Watercolor Paper:
  • 300 lb Indigo

​To learn more about my brushes and tried and true supplies head over to Supply List & Library page. And here's a link to my personal supply list. 

​The Video
​We have edited and added more information to the Facebook Live video. 
Click on the button and head over to my YouTube page. Don't forget to subscribe to my page. and leave a comment.

YouTube Video Paint-Along
The Location
This Wisconsin homestead is not far from our log cabin. I took the photo after a long ride in the forest of the Great Northwoods.  We were up for the Christmas holiday and rides are part of our holiday traditions. The two weeks we were there we had snow and cloudy days except the day we came home there was sunny sapphire blue skies!

Because it was overcast in the photo I took artistic licence and brightened up the painting a bit. I also played with the composition. Remember you paint the painting – not the photo.
Sweet Color
​I talked about "sweet color" last Saturday. The diagram below shows four blues I have or currently use. I switched over to manganese blue from cerulean blue several years ago. Manganese and cerulean blue are similar in color but found cerulean was too sweet looking. 
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Note About Copyright
During this last broadcast of Watercolor Escape Saturdays I was asked about copyright of these paint-alongs. You have the permission to use and paint these reference materials. But you don't have permission to use as a teaching tool to instruct others. In addition, your finished painting cannot be used in an art competition or show. This is solely used as a learning tool.

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In My Library
​Here's this week's pick, THE LANDSCAPES - ENHANCED EDITION (newly enhanced edition 1st printing 11-2017) by Richard Schmid. I was fortunate to take a one-day workshop from this American treasure. Now his paintings are mostly in oil but he offers so much information and beautiful paintings.

 Forward by Historian Richard Ormond - Grandnephew of John Singer Sargent 280 pages and 300 color plates This large-format book of Richard Schmid's sixty-five years as a landscape painter, with over 300 color images, has been color enhanced using the latest state of the art printing technology, and further enriched with over 100 new captions, and over a dozen new original drawings in the margins. This is the visual tale of an artist and his life-long romance with the colors and light of our earth. With delightfully candid narrative and over 300 full-color images, Richard reveals what it is like to go out and capture life as it is happening. The reader will discover how landscape painting is unlike any other form of art, and that artistic skill is only one of the many abilities demanded.

You can find his soft-bound book at Amazon.

In Conclusion
That's it for now. I hope we will see you next Saturday at noon EST on my Facebook page for another Watercolor Escape Saturdays. 

Remember 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 your brushes,
​Dale
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Watercolor Escape Saturdays #2

4/2/2020

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Well, I had my second Watercolor Escape Saturday last weekend on March 28th.  If you are new to this my wife, Marilee and I  are committed to broadcasting a Facebook Live every Saturday at noon EST till our lives kinda get back to some type of normal. We want to offer an escape even for an hour or two. 

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: 
  • Photo reference
  • The pencil drawing on watercolor paper
  • Supplies
  • Three steps as a paint-along 
  • Additional painting examples
I am asking a favor would you please like my Facebook page and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thank you.
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Click Here: Photo & Pencil
Materials
​This Facebook Live demo I used the following watercolor paints:
  • Brown Madder
  • Sap Green
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Naples Yellow
  • Mars Orange Deep
  • Cadmium Yellow Deep
Watercolor Paper:
  • 300 lb Indigo

​To learn more about my brushes and tried and true supplies head over to Supply List & Library page. And here's a link to my personal supply list. 

The Video
​We have edited and added more visuals to the Facebook Live video. 
​ Click on the button and head over to my YouTube page. Don't forget to subscribe to my page.
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You Tube Paint-Along Video
Gallery of Work
​Highlighted in Video
Below are several demos I did playing with composition and value studies before the final painting titled Walking in My Father's Footsteps. I also share additional paintings in the video. Click on the painting to see a larger version.
Gift
​Every year I paint a special birthday card for Marilee. I remember once a long time ago we went to the Terra Museum to John Singer Sargent watercolor show. Sargent would paint special gifts for his sister with tender words and well wishes. They were touching and moved both of us.  

This painting is of one of our favorite walks in spring up not far from our cabin. The silver light and tender greens you only see during this time of year.
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Marilee's 2020 birthday card. It's a tradition.
This study was painted on handmade paper containing seeds, leaves, and stems. The paper had very little sizing so planning my brushstrokes were essential. Could not rework once the paint was laid down.
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​Final studio painting
I promised myself I would experiment with new color combinations during this down time. Here is an example a new color combination palette. And don't think you can't find painting reference material. This was taken by Marilee while we were driving north through Wisconsin to our cabin. The sun was setting, the sky was on fire and the earth was rich with color.  Here's my 6-color full palette:
  • cadmium yellow deep
  • brown madder
  • ultramarine blue
  • burnt sienna
  • cobalt blue
  • cobalt violet
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The Master
I have enjoyed Winslow Homer watercolors long before I ever picked up a paint brush. My father admired his work and would share his paintings with me. He would break composition rules and make them work.

I suggested a Homer book that looks like it's out of print but you may find on Ebay. There are other Homer books at Amazon (CLICK HERE) like this one. If you rather go to your library and check-out a book. Also here's a website to view. CLICK HERE. 

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Poppy
​Incase you didn't here we got a new puppy this year. Her name is Miss Poppy, a Pembroke Welsh Corgi and she is such a joy. It's a blessing to have her and an additional heartbeat in our house.

Well that's it for now. I hope we will see you next Saturday at noon EST on my Facebook page for another Watercolor Escape Saturdays. 

Remember Leave a comment below, tell me what you think and what you would like to see in the future.

Wash your hands and your brushes,
​Dale
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