Urban Plein Air Workshop - San Francisco

I love San Francisco! My love took root after living in the Bay Area for 4 years while attending the Academy of Art. Now I regularly travel back to paint the city, visit friends, enjoy the galleries/museums, and of course indulge in the amazing food. 

With the help of Patris (Patris Studios and Gallery) and Mary Kercher (Sacramento Artists) 

I bring to you:

Urban Plein Air Workshop 2015

September 21-23 

VanCannon - ©2015

We've been brainstorming on how to make this workshop special. Not only do we want you to have a great plein air workshop with some stellar painting locations, but I want you to fall in love with the city the way I have. So we're doing all the leg work and you get to show up and paint! 

What's Included: 

                   - Transportation to SF and all painting locations

                   - Lodging - We've rented a luxurious Pent House with Golden Gate Views 

                          (room sharing required) - Map the Location (click here)

                   - The Best Painting Spots in SF 

                   - Most Meals made from our Chef Dennis Kercher 

                     (2 breakfasts, 2 sack lunches, and 2 gourmet dinners) 

                   - Workshop: Demos, side by side instruction, and group review

Workshop Dates: September 21-23 / 3 Days - 2 Nights

Time: Sept. 21 9am- Sept. 23 8pm

Cost: $375 registered by August 31 / $400 registered after August 31

VanCannon - ©2015

Space is limited so register early. Couples welcome, but cost remains the same. Room sharing will be required - you can pick your roommate. Couples will get their own room with first rights to King and Queen bedroom. To reserve such an amazing house in such a great location we needed to reserve early. We are locked into our home in SF. If you need to back out of the workshop please let us know as soon as possible. Note: We can only refund half of your workshop cost. We understand some may have special food restrictions. Let us know when you register and we'll accommodate you. Want to drive yourself? No problem... we will provide a map and times with all painting locations. Street parking available near the house. 

More Questions? Email me at vancannonart@gmail.com

Butterfly Collection - Taking Flight

One of my lessons from Speed Studies is painting on new surfaces. It's fun and challenging to break away from the norm and experiment with new textures. Recently, while experimenting, I discovered a new found excitement for painting on cigar boxes.

"When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it 

attached to the rest of the world"      

                                                                      ~John Muir     

Using my current series, From The Garden, as a spring board,  I found myself painting a variety of butterflies. I love watching these colorful bugs float around my garden. I've also thought butterfly conservatories and collections are amazing! 

The stickers and paper covering the box allow for interesting textures and color combinations. I also like that the box creates its own frame/ raised viewing platform. The box can also be used as a decorative storage container. 

The ideas keep coming and I've started to paint other things that fly, including a hummingbird. The hummingbird has always been one of my mom's favorite birds. Since moving to Sacramento it is taking place as one of my favorites too! They zip around my garden and drink from the feeder sitting right outside my studio window. 

Like what you see? These little gems are now available for purchase on my Etsy Store. 

Have a favorite bird or butterfly? Custom Paintings Available. 

Contact - vancannonart@gmail.com

View other work at www.vancannonart.com

Directed Studies Wokshop

It’s easy to lose your heading when creating and need help finding your bearing.  Abigail VanCannon provides one-on-one artist navigation during a 1-day workshop.  Artists bring up to 3 in-progress paintings for guided painting throughout the day.  VanCannon takes time to discuss ideas behind the work and offers guidance for improvement.  Finish the day with wine and all-hands review, giving artists the opportunity to learn from instructor and peers.

All painting mediums are welcome.

Feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or reservations. 

vancannonart@gmail.com