PAINTING IN PARADISE
COME PAINT WITH US ON MAGICAL RETREATS AROUND THE WORLD
Paint the beautiful coastline of Monterey/Carmel
All levels of painters welcome
October 22-25th 2024
Local award winning Artist Marie Massey, a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists will be teaching the classes and will be selecting the most picturesque locations and providing instruction and advice appropriate to each painters level of expertise during the retreat.
Complete details below.
Monterey/Carmel Plein Air Retreat
October 22nd-24th 2024
Experience Unparalleled Luxury
Spoil Yourself with the Finest Painting Experiences
At Painting in Paradise, we believe in lavish pampering and providing our clients with an unforgettable experience. When you choose us, you will be indulged in the most breathtaking painting locations that Monterey/Carmel has to offer. Get ready to immerse yourself in the scenic beauty and let your creativity soar.
ACCOMODATIONS
Award winning Monterey artist Marie Massey
A BOUTIQUE HOTEL NEAR CANNERY ROW, CA
Experience the tranquility of a coastal vacation at our boutique hotel in Monterey, CA. Located on Cannery Row, Victorian Inn offers a warm charm that celebrates the historic Lang House and adventurous spirit of Monterey.
Relax and unwind at the evening wine and cheese reception from 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Sample California coastal wines and a selection of cheese and crackers in the historic Lang house parlor.
How will I be spoiled?
-You will be driven to all the amazing painting locations and there will be restrooms in close proximity to all sights
-you will be in awe of the beauty of the area and all of the spectacular areas to paint. These could quite possibly end up being your favorite paintings.
-A yummy lunch will be brought to you so that you can keep the momentum of painting
-You will have your favorite snacks and drinks available on sight while painting
-We will haul all of the plein air gear so all you need to bring are your favorite paints and brushes or you can borrow them if you can’t bring them or you are new to painting.
-Fun events and meals will be all planned and you will be driven to all activities.
-Your teacher will be well versed in plein air techniques and you will learn her method to improve your paintings or learn how to paint.
All you have to do is Paint!
Monterey and what we will paint
Just two hours down the Pacific Coast Highway from San Francisco, Monterey’s world-class aquarium, fascinating history, fresh seafood, rich arts scene, and some of the country’s best wines make this coastal paradise a must-visit destination. If you’re a John Steinbeck fan, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of Monterey – he grew up in nearby Salinas, and much of his writing was about this area, including the novella Cannery Row. The weather in October: the weather is perfect and it’s more likely to be clear and sunny. The California coast offers a variety of paintable areas to plein air paint from rugged coastal waters to gently rolling grasslands and hills. Around every corner of this gorgeous landscape is a painting ready to be painted.
Carmel by the Sea and what we will paint
Carmel has been a mecca for artists, writers, and musicians since the turn of the last century. Today, more than 100 art studios, galleries, and antique stores represent the works of master artists, both local and from around the world. The Carmel Art Association, a nonprofit founded in 1927 (making it the second oldest art cooperative in the country) features the work of more than 100 professional local artists. There are beautiful beaches and fairytale cottages to paint. You will be inspired by the many local galleries that Carmel has to offer.
From: https://www.carmelcalifornia.com/media-kit/carmel-by-the-sea-facts-at-a-glance/
Take a look at some Carmel’s artists work:
Kevin Milligan, Milligan does all his paintings on-site. "I don't want to work from a photograph," he says. "All of my paintings, I am going from the third dimension to the second dimension."
https://www.carmelcalifornia.com/carmel_artists-kevin_milligan_723.htm
Stephen Sanfilippo
Sanfilippo's works are mostly oil paintings of Carmel area landscapes, including vineyards, the coastline, and fields flushed with wildflowers. Some of the paintings have acrylic paint underneath the oils. "I would say it's less about technique and more about light and feeling," Sanfilippo says of his process.
https://www.carmelcalifornia.com/carmel_artists-stephen_sanfilippo_732.htm
Schedule
Tuesday
4:00 - Arrival and check in at Victorian Inn, Monterey
5:00-6:00 Welcome reception with wine, non alcoholic drinks and cheese in the Victorian Inn parlor.
6:00 PM Dinner to follow in the parlor
7:00 pm-Rest up for a fun filled next 3 days of painting and activities
Wednesday
7:00 – 8:00 AM –Breakfast
8:00 AM –Depart for Plein Air painting site
8:30-11:30 – group paint with snacks and drinks
11:30-12:00 Lunch on site
12:00 – 1:30 – group paint with snacks and drinks and clean up
1:30 depart back to the hotel
2:30-5:00pm Enjoy an afternoon at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
5:00-6:00 pm- Wine and cheese at Victorian Inn
On your own for dinner.
Thursday
7:00 – 8:00 AM –Breakfast
8:00 AM –Depart for Plein Air painting sight in Carmel
8:00-11:30 group paint with snacks and drinks
11:30-12:00 Lunch on sight
12:00-2:30 group paint with snacks and drinks
2:30-3:30- free time to walk the galleries or shop in the quaint shops
3:30 Depart back to hotel
6:00p Dinner in one of the special wine rooms at the Sardine Factor. This is only reserved for groups. It will be quite a treat! Specialty fun non alcoholic drinks will be served for those that don’t drink wine.
Friday May 23rd
7:00 – 8:00 AM –Breakfast
8:00 AM –Depart for Plein Air painting sight
8:00-11:30 group paint with snacks and drinks
12:00 Depart back to hotel
12:30 Check out of hotel room and lunch will be waiting for you in the parlor at the Victorian Inn.
Fees
Single Painter $2565each Includes all meals except for Tuesday dinner.
1 Bed King Room
Extra person, non painter in same room, $370 Price includes all breakfasts and dinner first night, Wednesday Dinner at Sardine Factory and Monterey Bay Aquarium ticket and Thursday lunch
2 painters sharing a double bed room
$2265 each
Please register at pleinairinparadise.com (see registration page) or call Lisa Haller at 760-809-5332
Schedule of Payments
$500 due to reserve your spot. You may use Venmo to: Lisa Haller @Lisa-Haller-4 or you can mail a check. We will send you the address after you register.
The balance will be due prior to the event.
Please sign up early as there are limited spots and the prices will go up in August.
Past attendees have said:
"Hi Lisa
Thank you so much for putting together such an awesome retreat. Everything was just perfect. We were spoiled. I appreciate all your thoughtfulness and taking care of every little detail. Betty and all the attendees were such pleasant and kind people."
Another:
"You definitely spoiled me/us to the max.
I had a blast and looking forward to doing it all over again."
Another:
"Had a great time at the retreat, you did an awesome job on all the logistics. It was fun to just paint and not worry about anything. Betty was a treat. Keep me posted on your next retreat. You set the bar very high on this one."
Another:
"Hi Lisa - A huge thank you to both you and Betty for an awesome event!"
ABOUT OUR TEACHER MARIE MASSEY
Local to the Monterey Bay area, Marie Massey, an innovative force in the art world, and continues to captivate audiences with her unique approach to Modern Impressionistic painting. With a focus on blending traditional techniques with modern themes, Massey’s work invites viewers to delve into the complexities of human experience.
Marie is an award winning artist and a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists.
Marie’s work has evolved from highly detailed realism in water color to loose, impressionistic paintings in oil.
She credits this transition with the method of painting in layers which she learned from her mentor and teacher, Barbara Marquardt. “This method has helped me to unleash my creativity and allow the magic to happen on the canvas.” she says. Marie’s work is has been described as Contemporary Impressionism, distinguished by exciting use of brilliant color, abstract design quality, and elements of expressionism.
In 2014, Marie founded the Central Coast Plein Air Painters.
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Marie Massey's artwork below
Award winning artist
Marie Massey
Exploring Colors and Light in Every Stroke
Marie studied art at the California College of Arts and Crafts, U.C. Santa Barbara and the Loveland Academy of Art as well as with many well-known contemporary artists. She teaches both plein air and studio workshops. In 2014 Marie was juried into the California Art League as an Exhibiting Member. Also in 2014, Marie founded the Central Coast Plein Air Painters. In 2013, Marie and fellow artist, Diane Edwards, founded Paint the Poudre Plein Air, a plein air painting competition and exhibition that benefits the preservation and conservation of the Cache La Poudre River in Colorado. Marie is also a Signature Member of the National Association of Women Artists, an Artist member of American Women Artists, the California Art Club, The Coastal Arts League, the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, Carmel Art Association, The Central Coast Art Association, Estes Park Plein Air Painters, and the Artist Association of Northern Colorado.
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