Sedona Fall Colors 2023

Description

Sedona Fall Colors with Betty Carr

September 13 – 15, 2023

Medium: Watercolor or Oils (student’s choice)
Experience: Intermediate (some painting experience with either or both mediums)
Registration: Each student must enroll individually. Click the Cancellation Policy tab above for more info.
Materials List: Click the Materials List tab above for a list of materials/supplies students need to bring to the workshop.
Location: Sedona Arts Center, Theatre Studio

Learn to capture the beauty of light in this three-day workshop! Betty Carr teaches students to accurately portray the effect of light on any subject in watercolor or oil. Students can work in either watercolor or oils and will explore a variety of locations in beautiful Sedona.

During her workshop Betty begins each day with a demonstration/ lecture covering tools, techniques, brushwork, problems and solutions. Emphasis throughout the workshop is on organization and simplification of darks and lights, value and color relationships, edges, movement and mass to create a dynamic, coherent composition.

Betty Carr’s energetic style and enthusiasm for painting and teaching create an infectious atmosphere of adventure and “can do” among her students. She has traveled the country teaching workshops for many years. Her instructional book “Seeing the Light” is available through North Light Books. Materials list includes both watercolor and oil – students can choose which medium they would like to work in.

www.BettyCarr.com

First Meeting on Wednesday is 10:00 am in the Theatre Studio on the Arts Center Campus. Instructor will arrange location meetings for the duration of the workshop. If the class goes off-site to a painting location, students should carpool as much as possible.

In-Person Classes

COVID Health and Safety Protocols

The health and safety of our Patrons, Students, Volunteers, and Staff are a top priority. Since COVID-19 first surfaced, our staff continues to monitor the situation closely, taking every precaution to keep our Patrons, Students, Volunteers, Staff, and our community safe.

Masks inside our buildings are optional until further notice.

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Betty Carr

Betty Carr was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California and developed a love of art from visiting museums. For 23 years she taught art in public schools and did sculpture in her spare time. In 1980, she married landscape painter, Howard Carr, and they devoted their lives to painting. They travelled several months of each year, from Oregon to South Carolina in a specially equipped mobile home. In numerous locations, they taught artist workshops. She advises her students to draw continually because – drawing is critical to good painting.

From the time she was a young girl, Carr has been represented by galleries. She has been featured in numerous publications including Art of the West, Southwest Art, American Artist, Art Talk, American Artist and Vitality magazines. Betty is proud of her acceptance into the exclusive Knickerbocker Association of New York City. Energetic, brightly colored landscapes and still-lifes are the signature work of this artist who is known for her skillful use of light, color and shadow. On the influence of light on her watercolors, she writes, “What catches my eye is the effect light has on form in unique situations whether fleeting, spilling over, striking, etc. I challenge myself in capturing its dramatic and/or subtle effects. I strive for confident enthusiastic brushwork, the maximizing of color’s value and intensity range and a fresh painterly approach, the result appearing effortless.”

Betty received her MFA from San Jose State University and has taught painting and sculpture for many years. She is a Master Artist in the American Impressionist Society; signature member of the Arizona Plein Air Painters and Northern Arizona Watercolor Society and Knickerbocker Artists. Carr is the author of the acclaimed instructional book, “Seeing the Light, An Artist’s Guide,” and has contributed to numerous books and periodicals. Her work is featured in the book “Sedona’s Best Artists.” Her paintings (acrylic, watercolor and oil) can be viewed on her website: www.bettycarrfineart.com.

Oil Paints
Alizarin Crimson Ultramarine Blue Cerulean Blue Cadmium Yellow Lt. Cadmium Red Lt. Cadmium Red Medium Burnt Sienna Yellow Ochre Cobalt Blue Viridian Sap Green Lemon Yellow Titanium White Optional- Permanent Rose
Oil Palette
Wood; Plexi Glass, Paper, Easel Pal, French Mistress or French Companion, your preference
Oil Brushes
Hog Hair Bristle: Flats and/or filberts, #4, #6, #8, #10, a couple small to medium soft hair brushes for blending effects and edge work. Pallet knife for mixing and painting. I prefer good quality flats and recommend the Silver- Grand Prix and Silver -Bristlon, various sizes (favorite #4, #6 #8)
Canvas
Pre-stretched cotton, and/or linen; panels are also fine; a variety of small to medium sizes, your choice as to size preference; (small to large). generally small to medium (6x8, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, etc.)
Medium
Odorless mineral spirits, refined linseed oil. Containers to hold mediums
Other Oil Supplies
Paper towels, paint cloths, pencil and sketch pad, trash bags If painting in the studio- bring a few of your favorite photos- (landscapes, Still-life, architecture, seascapes, etc. )
Easels and Umbrellas
Bring your favorite pochade box, French easel or other easel/palette system that you like for painting outdoors. Also, an umbrella for your easel if you like - it can make a difference in your choice of painting locations – you don’t have to hunt for shade.
Watercolor Paints
Feel free to choose your favorite brands Alizarin Crimson Antwerp Blue Ultramarine Blue Burnt Sienna Yellow Ochre Permanent Rose Winsor Red Cobalt Blue Maganese Blue Cad. Orange Cobalt Violet Cad.Yellow lt. Lemon Yellow Viridian Colbalt Violet Quinacridone Burnt Orange Opaque White (Favorite Brand) Cad. Scarlet Sap Green Carr Yellow (American Journey)
Watercolor Palette
Robert Wood, Pike, Robbie Laird, Cheap Joe's – the larger the better which ever you prefer.
Paper
D’Arches 140lb Cold Press, D’Arches watercolor blocks are fine all though I prefer sheets. Sketchbook for preliminary value studies. 300lb D’Arches can also be used.
Watercolor Board
Watercolor Board, Gator Board, Foam Core (double thick) for stretching watercolor paper. Suggestion - bring two boards.
Pencils
HB, 2B, 4B, etc. ( a couple watercolor pencils)
Erasers
Gum, Pink, Pearl, Magic Rub, etc.
Watercolor Brushes
Incorporate your favorite, preferably larger rounds, #8, #10, #12, #14, etc. Also a couple smaller round and flat brushes for details. 1” – ½” Flats for washes. Pallet knife for scratching detail and textural work, small fritch (cheap joe’s) or short, small, stiff brush to lift edges and lights. Recommended Brushes: Joe Miller signature Series 50/50 Brushes, Silver Black Velvet stripper, Escoda Reserva Tajmyr-Kolinsky (Aquario, Barcelona). Note: We will be using expressive, impressionist strokes; large rounds and flats work best for excellent results.
Other Watercolor Supplies
Liquid Frisket, spray bottle, paper towels, salt, sponge, rubber cement pick-up, masking tape, baby toothbrush, small bar of soap, Q-Tips, Kleenex. Bring an easel if you prefer to work on it. We will be working outdoors. Bring an easel or pochade box if you prefer to work upright. Also, an umbrella for your easel if you like - it can make a difference in your choice of painting locations – you don’t have to hunt for shade.
Books
Seeing the Light, an Artists’ Guide” by Betty Carr “Hawthorne on Painting” by Mrs. Charles Hawthorne “The Art Spirit” by Robert Henri

Cancellation Policy

Registration

Each student must enroll individually.
Students may register online or by calling the Sedona Arts Center’s Administrative Offices in the Art Barn, toll-free at 888-954-4442 or locally at 928-282-3809.
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express are accepted or student may pay with cash or check by registering in person during office hours at the Art Barn.

In-Person and Online Workshops

Payment in full is due upon registration, or a payment plan can be put in place by the student upon check-out through Sezzle.
There is a $125 Cancellation Fee for any cancellations made before August 13, 2023. Remaining balance will be refunded.
There are no refunds after August 13, 2023.
If Sedona Arts Center cancels the workshop for any reason, all payments made will be refunded in full.

Important Message

The Sedona Arts Center is not responsible for providing make-up sessions or issuing refunds, credits, or transfers for courses missed as a result of illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. There are absolutely no refunds after the cut-off date for any reason, unless the Sedona Arts Center has to cancel the workshop, then all fees paid will be refunded in full.

Covid-19 Update for In-Person Classes and Workshops:

As long as SAC is able to provide an environment that adheres to the CDC guidelines for social gatherings, and assuming all other normal criteria are met and the workshop or class goes forward, the above cancellation policies are in effect.

Masks are optional inside Sedona Arts Center buildings until further notice.

Instructor Information

Betty Carr

Betty Carr was born and raised in Santa Cruz, California and developed a love of art from visiting museums. For 23 years she taught art in public schools and did sculpture in her spare time. Betty received her MFA from San Jose State University and has taught painting and sculpture for many years. She is a Master Artist in the American Impressionist Society; signature member of the Arizona Plein Air Painters and Northern Arizona Watercolor Society and Knickerbocker Artists. Carr is the author of the acclaimed instructional book, "Seeing the Light, An Artist's Guide,” and has contributed to numerous books and periodicals. Her work is featured in the book “Sedona's Best Artists.”

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