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It is a lovely thing to spend a day by the River. The air is fresher
there and beauty is everywhere. In this class you’ll get to spend 5 days
Experiencing the Flow of the River as it encouragers peaceful breathing
while inspiring a confident Flow onto your canvas. We’ll go to a different site each day, starting with the turbulent confluence pictured below.
Other days we will visit a more placid stretch of the river to capture beautiful reflections. Mid week, students are invited to spend ½ day actually on the river taking |
part in an optional, professionally guided rafting experience. One afternoon a hike is optional, however, all painting sites are accessible by car followed by a short walk.
After breakfast, we head to a beautiful spot on the river to set up our equipment. Each day there will be a demonstration, in one of three mediums, followed by lots of individual assistance. You may work in any painting medium of your choice: Oil, Acrylic & Pastel. Watercolor is also an option, but the teacher will not be demonstrating in this medium. |
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* Levels: All levels of painters are welcome. We find that this works very well since the class is small, and the teacher's personalized attention focuses on assisting each participant to grow beyond the level of confidence and expertise they find themselves in at the moment. However, we do insist that each participant be familiar with their equipment, able to set up on there own, and, most important, enthusiastic about spending great time painting. |
At the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Rio Pueblo
Feel free to Call us for more Information about this workshop.
We love to chat about our classes!
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Paul Murray
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As a signature member of both The Pastel Society of America &
The Pastel Society of New Mexico, Paul Murray has used Pastels to
capture the enchantment he feels about the fantastic landscapes
of Northern New Mexico for 20 years.
He regularly wins Best-of-Show’s
in: MASTERWORKS OF NEW MEXICO, GEORGE MARKS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
IN SOUTHWESTERN ART, & NM STATE FAIR.
His recently published articles include: PASTEL JOURNAL: On Skies
– Oct 2005; AMERICAN ARTIST MAGAZINE – 6 page article
, April 2002; & 7 page article Jan 2003; INTERNATIONAL ARTIST
MAGAZINE – 10 page article Jan 2002.
www.murrayfineart.com
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Greetings all and Happy Fall!
Fall is in full swing with plenty of art news.
Last Saturday night, the Museum of Albuquerque's annual "Miniatures
and More" exhibit opened to a sell out crowd of art buyers.
Three of Paul's acrylic landscapes are on display until December 5.
The good news is, one of them did sell at the opening night festivities.
This is the only art sale the Museum holds each year, and the variety
of media and styles is better than ever. Hope you can make it over
to the Museum in Old Town before December 5.
Friday, November 4th, you are invited to the opening reception of the
Twentieth Annual National Pastel Painting Exhibition, sponsored by
the Pastel Society of New Mexico. Paul has two of his pastel
paintings accepted for entry and on display. One in the "Small
Paintings" category and one in the regular sizes. The opening
reception and awards is from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Fri. Nov 4. Paul will
be doing a painting demo Sunday, November 13 at the show from 11AM
to 1PM. The show continues through November 26th at the Hispanic Arts
Building at Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro N.E., in Albuquerque.
Also, opening Friday, November 4 and running November 5 and 6 is the
29th annual Weems Artfest, also at Expo New Mexico (State
Fairgrounds) in the Manual Lujan Bldg. Stop by Paul's booth (same
spot as last year) and see his latest pastels, oils, acrylics and
even a few pen and inks!
But wait!! There's MORE! Paul's oil painting "Arc" is featured in
the Artists' Magazine's 2012 calendar. His month is May. Available
through Artists' Magazine.
And last, but not least, is the 38th annual La Cienega Studio Tour,
Saturday and Sunday, November 26, 27. This is the weekend after
Thanksgiving. 10am to 5pm both days. Paul's studio is Stop # 2 at
137 Las Estrellas Rd. just off the West Frontage Road of I-25. Maps
will be available at any studio and signs will direct you to the
studios as well.
Drop me a note if you have any questions about any of this!
Hope to see you in November!
Gail (Shameless Huckstering Wife) :-)
BTW: I have two pieces in the Santa Fe Book Arts Group Capitol
Rotunda Exhibit at the State Capitol, Santa Fe. The exhibit is
getting Rave Reviews!
On display until Dec. 16! Stop by if you are in the area, Mon-
Friday, 8AM-5PM.
www.santafebag.org/
505-474-4434
www.murrayfineart.com
murrayfineart@newmexico.com
Paul Murray Receives Recent Honors!
Paul Murray will be the Juror for Landscape and Interiors for the 2010 Pastel Journal Top 100 competition. This is the largest competition in the World for Pastel -- and the Landscape/Interior category is the largest group of entrants. As a juror he will be selecting the top 20 or 25 paintings for final judging. There will be 2,000 to 3,000 entries in Landscape to Jury.
Last year (2009) Paul walked away with 4 awards in the MasterWorks of New Mexico ceremony: 1st in Mini's oil/acrylic; 2nd in Mini pastel; 3rd in oil/acrylic in the large paintings, and 3rd in pastel, large. Two of his minis sold opening night.
He also won an Honorable Mention for one of his little accordion books, "Art is Love".
See List of Awards Below |
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"To say an artist likes light is like saying
a musician likes noise. But a musician is selective about
the noise he or she picks in order to create music and that
is what I try to do with Light as an artist. To me there is
great emotional power in Light. It has the same qualities
as music – it evokes emotions without using words."
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More Images by Paul Murray Including Recent Major Awards
"Monolith" Pastel, 18 x 18" Third Place, Pastel Society of NM National Show, 2009 |
"Morning, Piedra Lumbre" Oil/Linen 24 x 36" First Place,
Rio Grande Arts Association Encantada Exhibit, 2010 |
"Still" Pastel, 16 x 24" |
Sunrise Virga, Oil/Linen 36 x 36" NM Symphony Poster, 2010 |
Wet Land, Pastel, 12 x 13" New York Art Supply Award, Pastel Society of America
This award resulted in my election as a Master Pastellist |
"Near John Dunn Bridge" Acrylic/Canvas 12 x 15" |
"Solstice Evening" Acrylic/Canvas 18 x 30" |
Paul Murray demonstrating |
Painting by Paul Murray |
"Ante Meridiem" Pastel, 16 x 36" Best of Show, Pastel Journal Top 100, 2006 |
Paintings and photography by Paul Murray |
"Pino Trail" Acrylic/Canvas 24 x 16" Finalist, Artists Magazine Annual Competition, 2009
Third Place, Masterworks of NM, 2008 |
Abiquiu Afternoon, Pastel. Best of Show, Masterworks of NM, 2005 |
"Chama River" Pastel, 24 x 36" Best of Show,
International Association of Pastel Societies, 2001 |
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"Ante Meridian"
Best of Show,
Pastel Journal Top 100
Competition, 2006 |
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Winter Afternoon, La Cienega
Best of Show,
Miniatures
Masterworks of New Mexico, 2004
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"Sanctuary"
First Place,
Pastel Journal Top 100
Competition, 2007 |
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Near San Ysidro
Best of Show,
Miniatures
Masterworks of New Mexico, 2003
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"Memory Lane"
Professional Artists of America Award,
Pastel Society of America
Butler Institute of American Art Exhibit
"Best of the Pastel Society of
America National Show, 2006" |
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Entrada, Acequia Madre
Best of Show,
Miniatures
Masterworks of New Mexico, 2002
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"Chama River"
"Grand Prix 'd Pastel H
(Best of Show)
International Association of
Pastel Societies, 2001 |
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Morning, Capital Reef
Best of Show,
New Mexico Arts & Crafts Fair, 2003 |
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"Abiquiu Afternoon"
Best of Show,
Masterworks
of New Mexico, 2005 |
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"Requiem for Rust"
Best of Show,
Miniatures
Masterworks
of New Mexico, 2007 |
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