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Under the guidance of Visionary masters, Robert Venosa and Martina
Hoffmann, the highly acclaimed 'Painting The Fantastic' workshop will
take place in September 17 -30, 2006, in one of the most
romantic and historically creative locations on the Mediterranean -
Cadaques, Spain, home of Salvador Dali, and playground to many of the
artistic luminaries of the past century.
Set on a charmed island, a stone's throw away from the shore, the beautiful
Villa S'Arenella becomes home and studio to max. 25 participants who will learn
a painting technique that has been handed down from master to master
from the 15th century to the present. The 'Misch Technique' was discovered
by Jan Van Eyck in 1460 and utilized by such notables as Leonardo DaVinci, Dürer, Max Ernst, and Ernst Fuchs, amongst many others. The
updated, simplified version, as taught by Venosa and Hoffmann, makes
entry into painting highly accessible for the beginner, and adds significantly
to the repertoire of the experienced artist. Included in the tuition
will be accommodations at the villa, breakfast and lunch for the entire
2 weeks, several dinners, a local fisherman's paella, a boat-ride and
picnic, and a visit to the Dali house. The workshop will be held from
Monday through Friday of each week, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Transportation
from the island to the shore (approximately 80 yards) will be continuous
from morning 'til night. Motor scooters and bikes (and autos) are readily
available for rent in the town, and the plethora of restaurants and
coffee houses are some of the finest on the Med.
Gourmet Mediterranean food, boating, swimming, scuba diving, windsurfing,
visits to the Dali house, the Dali Museum, and the myriad of other pleasures
that surround the magical village of Cadaques, are all available to
make your creative and social experience unforgettable.
THE WORKSHOP
The Fantastic 'implies a lack of restraint in the imagination', and
such is the approach to painting taken in this unique workshop. For
beginners and accomplished artists alike, this workshop is for all those
wishing to tap into the artistic capabilities that lie within their
reach and discover the joy and illuminating power of painting. Utilizing
a simplified approach, which the leaders call 'Serendipitous Exploitation',
an emotional outpouring of color and form is first applied to a surface,
followed by studied, individual detailing of the personal visions the
imagination presents. Through this simple process, the artist can begin
to create essential form and color that is enlivening, enlightening
and amazingly fantastic. The premise: to exercise right-brain potential
in a non threatening, effortless, and exuberant manner that instills
joy, self discovery, and newfound self-esteem. With an emphasis on individual
attention, this workshop covers the needs and desires of all involved
while exceeding all expectations.
Participants will also be introduced to the 'Misch Technique', as employed
down through the centuries by such artists as Van Eyck, Rembrandt and
Max Ernst, and will work with an updated simplified version. Limited
to 19 participants, these workshops fill up quite fast, and an early
registration is recommended.
ROBERT VENOSA
The Fantastic Realism art of Robert Venosa has bee exhibited worldwide
and is represented in the collections of major museums, rock stars and
European aristocracy. He Has done conceptual design for movies such
as Dune and Fire in the Sky for Paramount, and Race for Atlantis for
IMAX. His work has been the subject of three books, Manas Manna, Noospheres,
and the recently published Illuminatus, featuring text by Terence McKenna.
His work has also been featured on a number of album covers, including
those of Santana and Kitaro, as well as in movies such as Dune, Fire
in the Sky, and Race for Atlantis for IMAX. Maintaining studios in both
Boulder and Cadaqu?s, Spain (where he had the mighty pleasure of spending
time with neighbor Salvador Dali), Venosa devotes time each year giving
workshops at such institutes as Esalen in Big Sur, California, Naropa
in Boulder, Omega in N.Y. and Skyros Institute in Greece.
"Robert Venosa's art is a fantastic journey into the mescaline
canyons of the imaginations".
Terence McKenna
"Bravo Venosa! Dali is pleased to see spiritual madness painted
with such a fine technique". Salvador Dali
"Venosa's art truly captures the imprint of a spiritual force,
being so alive, seeming to breath, pulsate and inspiring you to also
reach your highest potential". Carlos Santana
"Robert Venosa creates mythical mindscapes that fascinate and illuminate.
His Tableaux are windows into timeless vistas of the inner realities". Saint Timothy Leary
MARTINA HOFFMANN
German-born artist, Martina Hoffmann, studied sculpting and art education
at the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Frankfurt with Professors
Spielmann and Kiefer (father of Anselm Kiefer). She has, since that
time, worked professionally as a painter and sculptor, and, for the
past seven years, has taught painting workshops with her husband, Robert
Venosa at Esalen Institute in Big Sur/California, Omega in N.Y., the CIIS (California
Institute of Integral Studies), the Skyros Institute on the island of
Skyros/ Greece, The Skyros Institute in Tobago, The Santa Reparata School
Of Art in Florence/Italy, on the Big Island in Hawaii, Cadaques, Spain
and Boulder, Colorado.
Hoffmann¹s's work has been exhibited internationally, as well
as being published in books such as One Source, Sacred Journeys, The
Return of The Great Goddess, Celebrating Women's Spirituality, Noospheres,
Illuminatus, Drinking Lightning, and the magazines, Magical Blend, Shaman's
Drum, Art Visionary, MAPS, WellBeing, Expose, We'Moon and Nexus.
"Your images show an artistry in painting that suffices to produce amazement and admiration for which words fail me. Dr. Albert Hofmann
THE LOCATION
One is absolutely captivated the moment one enters Cadaques, a small
fishing village surrounded by the Mediterranean's most romantic bay,
just 40 miles from the French border. Besides Dali, practically every
artist of note in the 20th century has been lured by the pureblood siren
song of inspiring vistas, as well as its deep-blue waters and hard-core
hedonism into which one lustily dives. Picasso, Marcel Duchamp, Man
Ray, Garcia Lorca, Rene Magritte, Joan Miro, David Hockney, Walt Disney
- even Albert Einstein - have all sipped a little absinth, skinny-dipped,
and most assuredly sensed a different flow of joy there where the Pyrenees
slide into the Sea. Exceptional restaurants, hyperactive coffee houses
and bars, private bays and coves, all illuminated by the magical light
that surrounds Cadaqu?s, day and night. Every one, sooner or later,
returns to Candia?s. The allure is irresistible.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Workshop tuition ranges from $2150 to $2750 (depending on accommodations).
This includes:
* The painting workshop.
* Housing in the villa, island bungalow or bungalows at Casa Rask.
* Breakfast and lunch each day, plus several dinners.
* A local fisherman's paella fiesta.
* A boat ride with picnic.
* A visit to the Dali house.
* Art vernissage with farewell dinner.
* Plus all the amenities of magical Cadaques, which can include classical
concerts, fiestas, dinners at gourmet Mediterranean restaurants,
boating, surfing, scuba diving, local art openings, and much, much more.
* This workshop is limited to 25 participants.
* A material's list will be sent out upon registration.
* You can reserve a space with a $1000. deposit. Balance is due by August 15th. If space is available, registration will be accepted after August 30th, paid in full.
* Payment, by check or money order, should be made to:
Robert Venosa
7186 Petursdale Court
Boulder, Colorado 80301
USA
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HOUSING
14 participants will be housed on the island in Villa Tarantella. 3 participants
in the new island bungalow, and 8 participants will be housed in the
bungalows at Casa Rask,directly across from the villa. The villa, and
the bungalows, offer various accommodations, and a new swimming pool is now part of the island's
pleasures.
TRANSPORTATION
The airline destination should be Barcelona. From Barcelona, a 1 1/2-hour
bus ride goes directly to Cadaques.
Iberia or Spantax Airlines are worth investigating for discount flights
to Spain.
Also for good travel bargains, contact Tashi at Himalayan adventures: (866) 798-6877 or (212) 239-3156
him_advttvl@yahoo.com
Visit:
http://www.venosa.com
http://www.martinahoffmann.com
http://www.martinahoffmann.com/workshops.html
CONTACT:
Tele/Fax: (303) 440 - 8905
workshop@venosa.com
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