Have Brush Will Travel – But not too far

A plein air artist does not need to go very far within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB). The beauty of the FAB rivals anything you might find elsewhere in Canada or even the south of France. The Amazing Places of all Biospheres and FAB in particular, remain largely undiscovered but maybe we can change that – just like the Group of Seven immortalized Algonquin. The Group of One will travel with his “Paletten” and paint with you within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere. With the GPS location we will rendez-vous near 9 am and paint all day. If you are visiting away from home, all levels and types of accommodation may be found in the FAB from the resorts of The Opinicon at Chaffey’s Locks and the condos of the 1000 Islands Village east of Brockville to camping at Charleston Lake Provincial Park. Where you stay and eat is your choice although for sure, I can provide recommendations.

$100 per day including HST; Contact: philtheforecaster@hotmail.com

About this Plein Air Adventure —Meet at an Amazing Place Ready to Paint...

Phil will start each day with a short discussion followed by a demo which will emphasize a particular skill. Special emphasis will be placed on the techniques to compose, sketch and capture the particular plein air scene. The remainder of the morning and afternoon will be spent painting and having fun. 
Phil will give the participants individual attention. Although Phil will be teaching using oils, he is well versed in most mediums. It is not Phil’s intent to change, but rather to encourage a participant's individual style and allow them to soar to the next level or wherever they may want to go. Art should be fun … an adventure in making memories … Come… let’s paint.
Many locations have parking, washroom facilities and maybe even food… but you should bring water, sun screen and snacks. They also offer favourable morning and afternoon vistas so we do not waste any time traveling midday. Plan to start two paintings a day, one with the morning light and one with the afternoon light. There is no need to finish or polish that art… only learn.

The following map suggests three locations to start… 

One Amazing Place – 9 am at the Singleton Studio, 9 Long Reach Lane N44.52250 W76.104444 or with GPS put in 300 Red Horse Lake Road, Lyndhurst, K0E 1N0 … and follow the signs. 

Amazing Place Four - The Opinicon at Chaffeys Locks

Amazing Place Five - 1000 Islands Village eat of Brockville... 

There are thousands of reasons to visit the FAB... and they are not all islands. 

Plein Air Adventures for Artists at FAB Amazing Places

"Bring your art to life...with Colour, Light and Texture"

Phil… artist, canoeist and meteorologist.

Trained at Queen's University as a nuclear physicist, "Phil the Forecaster" has been a professional meteorologist since 1976. An avid canoeist, Phil believes that a fully equipped paradise needs only a quiet back lake, a canoe, art supplies and a fishing rod. As Phil says, "My desire is simply to get better - at art... life and fishing!"

This retreat is self-catered. Participants are to supply their own painting gear and food, suitable for spending a day outside. A suggested materials list is available upon request. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required upon booking.  

Local flavours and accommodation can meet all of your needs. 

A list of suggested supplies along with directions will be sent out upon sign-up.

Thank you :>))