The Joy of Travel and Art: Painting in Coastal Canada

Description - Looking closely with wonder has the power to relieve many of our stresses. It takes us out of our repetitive thoughts, the hamster wheel routine, and the pressure to “be” something. The Coastal Canada art retreat provides participants with an escape that is as educational and focused as it is peaceful and relaxing. We will loosely draw and paint our inspirational surroundings…without pressure or stress but with loads of instruction and guidance. Drawing excursions coupled with studio painting sessions will elevate our art making as we move from abstraction to realism and will leave with a group of studies and paintings that span the many possibilities between. We will leave with new connections to others and ourselves, and with a sketchbook memento and portfolio of paintings to remind us of each lesson, each stunning view and delightful sight, and of our days roaming the town of St. Andrews.