There is something about Santa Fe that has drawn artists there for decades, the Light. The clean pure radiant quality of the sunlight bathes the region in a glow that makes colors come alive and adds a richness to the surroundings. This is the landscape that inspired Georgia O’keeffe and Ansel Adams, now it’s your turn. Capture the beauty of a river that has carved its way through the rugged terrain or a pueblo set against a snow capped mountain backdrop. This is one of those places that allows you to witness nature’s staggering beauty amid a setting straight out of the old west. Its location affords the opportunity to capture everything from desert to mountain and from rivers to pueblos. Along with its ideal climate and abundance of natural settings, it makes New Mexico an artist’s paradise.

Niki will conduct the Plein-Air Painting Workshop from different picturesque locations daily, teaching through a combination of demos, discussions, assistance and critiques. Sessions will be broken into different morning and afternoon locations, with plenty of time in between for shopping, sightseeing or for a leisurely lunch.

Scott will take the photographers on a daily tour where you will have the opportunity to experience Santa Fe through your lens as Scott guides you to use your camera to define what you see while achieving your own artistic vision. As with the painters, there will be daily destinations with time allowances for exploring on your own.

This unique Workshop affords you the option to choose which aspect interests you, whether it is painting, photography or both. Thereby giving you an opportunity to make the most of your Santa Fe experience.

So come join us as we take you on an inspirational exploration of Santa Fe with an emphasis on observation and perception as we help you develop your own style.

Space is limited on a first-come / first-served basis, so we encourage you to enroll as soon as possible.

Work Shop includes:

• Private van transportation to various locations in and around Santa Fe, including side trips with stops at Chimayo and Ghost Ranch. (You are responsible for your own transportation arrangements to Santa Fe.)
• Lodging for 6 nights amid the scenic Santa Fe landscape. (Pricing is for shared rooms)
• Meet & Greet Party Sunday Night
• Gallery Visits
• Breakfast
• 3 days of box lunches
• Instruction, guidance, experience and fun

Your cost for all of this is $1,300 if a deposit of $500 is received by May 25th. After May 25th, price of the workshop goes to $1600 with a final cut-off deadline of July 1. We can take credit card payments, however it will incur a 3% fee.

To reserve a spot, simply send a completed application form along with your deposit. Forms will be provided upon request.

For more information on this workshop and others, visit: http://www.nikigulley.com/art-classes