I will be one of three judges of a new art contest about national, state, provincial, county, and city parks. America's Parks Through the Beauty of Art is a competition and exhibition open to all artists in the US, Canada & Mexico. Request an entry form by sending an e-mail message to americasparksartexhibit@yahoo.com. Awards and traveling exhibition. Judges: M. Stephen Doherty, Susan T. Fisher (Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Art Institute), and Todd Wilkinson (Managing Editor, Wildlife Art…See More

Annual WORLDWIDE Paint Out.International Plein Air Painters is a blanket organization created for the sole purpose of advancing the execution and enjoyment of plein air painting without the restrictions and limitations of borders or regions.See More

This is in a wonderful location in the northern part of Provence. It is right in the middle of the Cotes du Rhone. Workshop includes 8 nights lodging, all breakfasts, all dinners (4 course and wonderful), instruction, taxes and tips. Date/Times: June 9-17, 2011Location: Provence, FranceMedia: Oil, Acrylic, Water-based OilsIncludes: Accommodations, breakfasts, all dinners (4 course-excluding wine), instruction, taxes and tipsPrices: $2800/Single Occupancy, Private Bath $2300/Double Occupancy, In…See More

PLEIN~AIR PAINTERS of AMERICASignature Member - JOHN BUDICINFebruary 28 - March 4 . 2011$695 . $50 off for early registration by Jan 15 . 2011Oil . Int - Adv . Class Limit . 15 Students5 day . Painting Outdoors en Plein-AirPainting outdoors is challenging. Learning what to select and what to omit to make a strong design and statement is the goal. We are not obligated to paint everything as it is, the camera does a better job.Emphasis will be to simplify and organize shapes. Beginning with a…See More