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"The world is too full of   
beautiful images to paint
them all directly, so capture
as many as you can in value
sketches while the
moment lasts."
    Frank Francese. Paint the
    Town, mountains, water,
    boats, farms and figures at
    carefully thought out
    locations.  Join Frank for
    a vibrant informative
    workshop. He will you
    teach how jazz up your
    paintings with glowing
    color, accurate values,
    and great composition.
    Get fresh effects with
    Frank’s unique style of
    painting; allow the pure
    color to mingle on the
    paper to bring vitality to
    your paintings. Frank’s
    work is often featured on
    the cover of Watercolor
    Artist and The Artist’s
    Magazine. He is a
    signature member of
    NWS, TWSA, WW, WHS,
    WFWS, SDWS, TSW and
    CWS.
 
Frank Francese

Brilliant Scenes
Watercolor - plein air

Date: July 5 - 9, 2010
Bend, OR

Cost $595

Beginning to Advanced

    FRANK FRANCESE was born in 1951 in Arizona, but has
    lived most of his life in Colorado.  He has been a
    professional artist since 1976 and achieved the
    groundwork for his profession while attending Western
    State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Watercolors came
    to the forefront of Francese attention in 1983.

    His liquid style is uniquely distinctive.  Frank enjoys
    working on a very wet surface, letting the pure color mix
    itself on the paper.  His shapes are large and loose, and
    he disregards the fine detail.  Francese uses abrupt color
    changes of the same value with the white of the
    watercolor paper to bring his paintings to life.  The
    subject matter for Francese watercolors is always varied,
    reflecting his travels as well as local Colorado scenes.  

    Francese has taught numerous watercolor workshops
    and has participated in those instructed by accomplished
    artists Judi Betts AWS, Gerald Fritzler NWS, Irving
    Shapiro AWS, Don Radovich, William Condit, Frank Webb
    AWS, Cheng Khee Chee AWS, Tony VanHasselt AWS,
    Robert E. Woods AWS, NA.  Francese is a signature
    member of the National Watercolor Society, Transparent
    Watercolor Society of America, Colorado Watercolor
    Society, Watercolor USA Honor Society, Watercolor West
    and Taos Society of Watercolorists, Western Federation
    Watercolor Societies, San Diego Watercolor Society and
    member of the Midwest Watercolor Society Board 1995-
    1997.

    Published:  
    Watercolor Magic August 2006; “Whitby, England”: 3rd
    Place, Watercolor Magic,  Watermedia Showcase 2006;
    Landscape category.

    Artist`s Sketchbook April 2006; article in “Unforgettable
    Places to Create”.

    Watercolor Magic 2006 Calendar will feature Francese
    watercolor “Del Gesu Matteotti-Genoa” on the cover.

    Watercolor magic: 2005 August Issue featuring “Del
    Gesu Matteotti-Genoa”: Honorable Mention, Landscape
    category of Watermedia Showcase [2400 entries]  

    Watercolor Magic: 2005 Winter Issue “Sketch Your Way to
    a Fresher Style”.

    Watercolor Magic: 2004 Winter Issue, Francese
    Watercolor on front cover.

    Artist`s Magazine: January 2004 – 20th Anniversary Issue
    feathering watercolor “Rainy Varzi”.

    Artist`s Magazine: September 2003. “Hyde Street Cable
    Cars”: featured in article “Simply the Best”.

    Artist`s Magazine: June 2003, Francese watercolor on
    cover, “Seeing the Sights” article on how to paint.

    Watercolor Magic, October 2002 special issue
    “Watercolor Magic Creativity” featuring Francese
    watercolor on cover, with short article on painting process
    in editor`s note.

    Artist‘s Magazine, December 2001 issue feathering
    “Rainy Varzi”: 2nd place, landscape division in 18th Artist
    ‘s Magazine Annual Art Competition.

    Watercolor Magic, spring 2002, Headliners 2001, winter
    2000, Swipe File feature article, “A Sketching Tool to Try.”

    Major Juried Acceptances and National Awards:
    Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 31st Annual
    Exhibition 2006; Award of Excellence. Lubbock, Texas.

    California Watercolor Association 38th National Exhibition
    2006; Jack Richeson Award. San Francisco, California.

    Watercolor Magic 2006 Annual Competition: Whitby,
    England, 3rd Place Landscape Category; [2300 entries].

    Transparent Watercolor Society of America 29th National
    Exhibition 2006; Kankakee County Museum, Kankakee,
    IL: Ohio Watercolor Society Award and Master Status;
    [being juried into 10 national exhibitions]

    Honorary Lifetime Signature Membership of the San
    Diego Watercolor Society; 2006.

    Watercolor West 37th Annual Juried Exhibition 2005;
    Riverside Art Museum, Riverside, CA. “Associates of
    Brand Library Award”

    San Diego Watercolor Society 25th International
    Exhibition 2005; Showcase Gallery, San Diego, CA:  Cash
    Award

    Kansas Watercolor Society, “The Great 8 Exhibition;
    2005”: Wichita Art Museum, Wichita, KS; Charles and
    Ruth Sanderson Memorial Award.

    Western Federation of Watercolor Societies 30th Annual
    Exhibition 2005: West Valley Art Museum, Phoenix,
    Arizona: Merit Award.

    Judging
    San Diego Watercolor Society International Exhibition
    2006: San Diego, CA

    Mississippi National Exhibition 2006, Jackson Art
    Museum; Jackson, MississippiMontana Watercolor
    Society National Exhibition 2005; Bigfork Art & Cultural
    Center: Big Fork,  Montana

    Watercolor Society of Alabama National Exhibition 2005:
    Auburn, Alabama

    Rhode Island Watercolor Society National Exhibition
    2004. Slater Memorial Park Gallery, Pawtucket, RI


Class Outline

    Each day’s workshop will include 45-minute morning and afternoon painting demonstrations by the artist; one-on-one
    instruction; group critiques and ample time for personal painting. Our schedule is as follows, but is subject to change per
    the needs of the group or mother nature.

    Monday: Mountain lakes - painting the quiet beauty of a nature scene: using mountains, trees, and water to express your
    inner feelings. Bring your lunch – a cooler will be on location to keep it cold.

    Tuesday: Country scenes, farms - painting rustic scenes: using old farm buildings, fields, fences, and other structures. Bring
    your lunch – a cooler will be on location to keep it cold.

    Wednesday: City scenes around Bend - painting colorful street scenes: using buildings, people, cars, signs, traffic signals,
    etc. Lunch on your own in town.

    Thursday: Boats, beaches: using the shoreline, trees, boats, sunbathers, etc. Bring your lunch – a cooler will be on location
    to keep it cold.

    Friday: Location to be determined based on needs, progress and desires of class.