2021 Pines & Palms Photography Contest and Virtual Show

Hosted By Master Photographers Alan Ross, Dan Burkholder, and Elizabeth Opalenik

March 30 – May 30

Three Catagories with Cash Prizes of Over $1000

Prizes will be judged in three catagories Landscapes, Objects and Abstracts, and Portraits (people and animals).

The winner of Best of show will be awarded an engraved trophy, $500 cash, an autographed newly released book of Ansel Adams photos autographed by Alan. In each category the first prize will be $200. Second, Third, and Honorable Mentions will be awarded ribbons.

You do not have to be a member to enter and photos will be accepted until we have 100 photos entered. Submit your work between March 6 and March 17 on PinesandPalms.org. Prizes will be announced APRIL 1. Up to a total of three photos can be submitted. The entry fee is $20 for each entry.

Winners will be invited to sell their work on the Pines & Palms website’s Photo Gallery. Details on the sales will be given to the winners. Delivery of the print is the responsibility of the seller. Sales of prints from the Pines & Palms website will charge 15% commission.

Fall in Love with the Beauty of Pastel Paintings

A Class With Sandi Shaw

Wednesdays from 10:30 to 12:30,

February 24 to March 24

You will Learn about the tools used by pastel painters, including sanded paper, hard and soft sticks, and blending tools. The class starts with charcoal and white chalk and moves to landscapes and ends with a class on portraits, students will get to sample the medium but should not expect to master pastels in five classes. A starter supply of six basic pastels will be supplied along with rough newsprint. For those who want more colors, tools and sanded paper a list of materials you can buy on Amazon will be provided. COVID SAFETY The classroom is large with high ceilings and the large windows will be open. Masks will be required, and tables are at least 6’ apart. The art space is up a flight of stairs. Location: 1518 E. Clay St., Thomasville, on the Vashti campus in the historic Cuban Cigar Factory, enter from the back. The art space is up a flight of stairs.

Sandi has been painting and teaching about pastels for almost a decade. She was attracted to pastels as it is known for its intensity and vibrancy. She says that she loves the intimacy of the sticks and fingers that she only gets in oils when she uses a palette knife. Sandi founded Pines & Palms five years ago when her first organization, the co-op the Accidental Gallery, morphed into a non-profit organization and that now serves more than 100 members.

$125 for nonmembers, $100 for members.

(Membership starts at $35.)

Maximum of 7 Participants

“The Little Things”

A Zoom Class With Steven S. Walker

Mornings from 9:00AM to 12:00 PM,

March 29, March 31, and April 2

Take your paintings to completion through this three-day workshop with, artist/instructor, Steven S. Walker in this intimate ZOOM experience. Participants will learn techniques and those “little things” that will help take their paintings across the finish line. Students will work from photographs of their choice as reference. Each student will receive individual attention catered to his or her skill level. Many of the basic elements of design such as color, composition and depth will be explored along with a discussion pertaining to observation. One focus during the workshop will be to gain a fundamental understanding of painting materials, techniques and studio practices to make your painting process easier and more successful. This workshop is geared towards tweaking your current practice to suit your needs and skill level. Steven will do two demos and explain how you can adopt what you have observed in your own paintings. Participants may contact Steven directly during the week via email with any questions or issues they have with their pieces. Consider him as your “On-call artist help line” for the week. This workshop is open to all levels.
Supply List: Open mind and willingness to learn and your usual oil painting supplies

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Steven at steven@stevenwalkerstudios.com or (229) 850-0037

$150 for nonmembers, $125 for members.

Maximum of 12 Participants

Get Outside With Master Landscape Painter Joe Palmerio

A Paint Out Class with Joe Palmerio

May 14, 15, and 16

No one can better show you how to find beautiful locations and paint landscapes around the plantation trace area better than Joe Palmerio. He has painted this area every year for the last ten years. Joe loves to explain why he prepares his canvas in a certain way and give you tips like warming the shadows, using a pallet knife to draw thin details like ropes, and how he can capture the light when the sun and clouds are always moving. In his morning demos you can watch how he structures the layout and how he mixes so many green colors, something Plein Air artists needs and more. The class will start with a meet-and-greet at a barbecue at a private home at 6:00 pm Thursday, May 14. The next day the class will meet at a rural location at 9:00 AM and end at 4:30. On Saturday the class will start at a country road at 10:30 AM and last until the summer’s golden hours, 6 to 8 PM. Bug spray of course! Oil and acrylic painters are his target audience but any painter who wants to have a fun outing with other artists are welcome from a sketcher to any other medium user.

$350 for nonmembers, $300 for members.
Barbecue is free to students and $35 for guests.

(Membership starts at $35.)

Maximum of 12 Participants

Registration Opening Soon

Principles of Abstraction

A Live Workshop With Larry Moore

July 7 – 10

This is a 4-day workshop taught by artist and author of Fishing for Elephants, Insights and exercises to inspire authentic creativity. In the classes Larry explains the components of creativity, the visual language of paint, non-traditional expression, composition, the nature of good design and the necessity of concept. Larry has taught and written extensively on different ways to think, how to explore new territory, build, refine and define your unique voice. Emphasis is on building trust in your decision process, thoughtful exploration, freedom of expression toward a deeper level of painting and visual communication. All mediums/levels are welcome. Some experience in painting is helpful. It’s good to have some understanding of the mechanics of paint and to know how to mix color. However, the class is not strictly limited to painting, there are many ways for an artist to express an idea. The first part of the class will focus on idea generation in gouache, an easy to use and amazingly versatile water medium, the attendees will have to option to work in their medium of choice in the second half of the class.
Larry says, ‘If you are not enjoying the class and learning useful things, what’s the point? We will, of course, follow all Covid guidelines for face protection and social distancing. And we will have fun.” To see more of Mr. Moore’s work please go to www.larrymoorestudios.com

$600 for nonmembers, $550 for members.

(Membership starts at $35.)

Maximum of 12 Participants

Registration Opening Soon

Artful Yoga

A Zoom Class With Beth Weidner

Mondays from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Beth has taught yoga for over 20 years. She is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America as an instructor with special training in yoga. She is also a Pines & Palms member and an artist. Beth will give you the access info when you contact her.

Sign up for your first 10 classes by contacting Beth at 850-524-0983.

First class is free then each class is $5