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Keiko Tanabe
Keiko Tanabe

Plein-Air Watercolor
Painting in Tuscany

with instructors/artists
Keiko Tanabe &
Eugen Chisnicean
Cortona, Italy       June 23-30, 2012


Eugen Chisnicean
Eugen Chisnicean

Join Keiko Tanabe and Eugen Chisnicean, an international team of award-winning watercolor artists, for a week of painting en plein air in a beautiful Italian hilltop village in Tuscany!


Getting lost on meandering cobbled streets in a medieval town, marveling at a sweeping view of vineyards and olive groves, having all senses awaken by fabulous food and wine... Imagine doing all these and more while painting en plein air under the warm Tuscan sun.

Both Keiko and Eugen are full-time painters and dedicated workshop instructors. We combine our artistic insights and teaching methods to design this unique plein-air workshop especially for watercolorists, and share our knowledge and techniques that can be applied to streetscapes and landscapes.

Each day begins with a demonstration by one (or both) of us in Cortona or in a nearby location (some excursions are being planned). We will cover a variety of subjects and topics throughout the course and give participants individual instruction while painting on location.

We will primarily use English during this workshop but we can accommodate French-, Japanese-, Russian-, Romanian-, Ukrainian-speaking students to some degree. Painters of all levels are welcome but basic knowledge of watercolor painting is required to benefit from the workshop.

Keiko hails from Japan and has been professionally painting in watercolor since 2005. She has participated in, or been invited to, numerous international exhibitions and received many accolades for her watercolors. She's represented by Zantman Art Galleries (Carmel, California) and her work has been collected globally.
Visit:
www.ktanabefineart.com
 

Eugen resides in Moldova but travels extensively to exhibit his works and teach watercolor workshops in other European countries. Since 2009, his watercolor works have been quickly recognized and already earned some top awards in art competitions outside his native country.
 Visit:
www.eugenchisnicean.com



Keiko - "Cortona IV"
Keiko - "Cortona IV"
Eugen Chisnicean
Eugen Chisnicean
Keiko - "Il Campo"
Keiko - "Il Campo"
Picture Yourself...
among the sights and sounds of beautiful and romantic Tuscany: olive groves, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, winding streets, texture and vibrant sunlight.

Feel Yourself...
in the warm ambiance of Cortona, overlooking Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana, originally fortified by the Umbrians, claimed by the Etruscans, touched by the Renaissance, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Tuscany's jewels.

Experience...
the joy of painting in plein-air in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with the expert instruction of a nationally know artist and instructor and the camaraderie of a small group of learners.

Enjoy...
great Italian food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Cortona.

Cortona
Cortona
About this workshop...

23 June Saturday – Arrival in Cortona

-Escorted group travel from Florence to Cortona (departure TBA)
-7:00p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting at La Saletta.

-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona at La Locanda nel Loggiato


24 June Sunday - Cortona

-9:00a-12:00p Morning Session: Demonstration and discussion at Hotel Oasi

-1:00p Lunch at hotel

-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Painting Session

-7:30p Wine tasting in Cortona

-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona


25 June Monday - Cortona

-9:00-12:00p Morning Painting Session

-1:00p Lunch

-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Painting Session and Group Critique

-7:30p Wine tasting Il Pozzo

-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona


26 June Tuesday - Lake Trasimeno

-9:00-12:00p Morning Painting Session: Demonstration and discussion

-1:00p Lunch

-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Painting Session

-7:30p Wine tasting in Cortona

-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona


27 June Wednesday - Cortona

-9:00-12:00p Morning Painting Session

-12:00 Lunch

-1:00-4:00p Afternoon Painting Session

-6:00p Tuscan cooking class and dinner


28 June Thursday - Siena
- Morning Painting Session

-1:00 Lunch

- Afternoon Painting Session and Group Critique

-7:30p Wine tasting at Hotel Oasi

-8:00p Evening dinner at Hotel Oasi


29 June Friday - Cortona

-9:00-12:00p Morning Painting Session

-12:00 Lunch

-1:00-4:00p Afternoon Painting Session

-8:00p Farewell Wine-tasting dinner in Cortona


30 June Saturday – Departure

-Morning Check-out and departure from Cortona.

Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate.
Note: Transfers are provided only for programmed meals and activities away from the hotel.
Note: All guests are responsible for handling their own luggage/baggage....we suggest to pack light.
Note: No refunds are given for any unused aspects of the itinerary or for any activities outside the above itinerary.



Cortona city center
Cortona city center
Siena's piazza IL Campo
Siena's piazza IL Campo
Keiko - "Milano"
Keiko - "Milano"
Eugen Chisnicean
Eugen Chisnicean
All-inclusive* workshop includes:
Escorted group travel
Florence to Cortona June 23, 2012****
Instruction in the classroom and on location
Seven nights accommodations
in historic Cortona** (Private room & bath)

Local Etruscan Museum & Museo Diocesano
All meals*** (Italian breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Daily wine tasting opportunities
Day trip to Siena
Day trip to Isola Maggiore
Tuscan cooking class & dinner
A farewell wine tasting dinner 
 
**Included with "Hotel Oasi" plans only. See details.

***Included with "Group Meal Plan" only. See details.  
****Specific departure time from Florence airport only; time to be announced,
return train ticket to Florence provided (not escorted)
  *All-inclusive plans are Casa Betania plans only.
Air travel and ground transportation to/from Cortona is not included and is the responsibility of each participant.



Hotel Oasi Special...
All-inclusive w/ private room/bath &
Group Meal Plan...$2849.00 per person!
$2749.00 per person double occupancy w/Group Meal Plan!
Special Non-participant rates!



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Hotel Oasi Neumann
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Toscana Americana Workshops
since 2003

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What to Bring:

watercolor paints (professional quality)

watercolor brushes (squirrel-hair mop brushes in various sizes, some round brushes and liggers)

watercolor paper (Arches 300g or heavier, rough or cold-pressed, 12"x16" or larger preferable)

drawing board

Scotch (masking) tape

palette

easel for plein-air painting

container for brush washing

sketchbook

paper towels

folding table and/or chair (optional)

hat, umbrella, sun screen

comfortable pair of walking shoes

a lot of enthusiasm and a sense of humor


 

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