WEEKENDS
PAST WEEKENDS
SPRING ART RETREAT
April 19 – 21, 2024
ECOAA Sandy Lane Resort Art Retreat
REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 1!
This weekend is for current members only - renew or join us now!
April 19 – 21, 2024
ECOAA Sandy Lane Resort Art Retreat
REGISTRATION DEADLINE MARCH 1!
This weekend is for current members only - renew or join us now!
Maria Iva was our feature artist for the weekend.
Maria is a landscape painter who works in an impressionistic manner and uses a colorist approach. She lives and works in Mississauga, Ontario.
Maria is a nature lover and a tireless hiker. She finds her inspiration in exploring provincial parks and conservation areas of southern Ontario. She often paints on location with soft pastels and later uses her sketches as references for oil painting that she creates in her studio on canvas using a palette knife. Her pastel paintings are usually quick sketches that capture the light and the feeling of the scene. Her oil paintings are much bigger pieces that are richly textured and colored. Using wet-on-wet technique she applies thick palette knife strokes that create depth and plenty of details. In both media Maria uses clean vibrant colours that allow her to demonstrate the effect of sunlight on the scene.
Maria started painting after having a successful career in education and management and in a short time achieved a professional level that allowed her to exhibit and sell her work.
Maria is an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a Master Signature Member of the Pastel Artists of Canada.
Maria will be demonstrating painting wet-on-wet using oil paint and a palette knife.
To learn more about Maria’s technique check out this article in the International Artist Magazine August 2023
https://www.mariaiva.com/ArticleDetail/10696
Maria is a landscape painter who works in an impressionistic manner and uses a colorist approach. She lives and works in Mississauga, Ontario.
Maria is a nature lover and a tireless hiker. She finds her inspiration in exploring provincial parks and conservation areas of southern Ontario. She often paints on location with soft pastels and later uses her sketches as references for oil painting that she creates in her studio on canvas using a palette knife. Her pastel paintings are usually quick sketches that capture the light and the feeling of the scene. Her oil paintings are much bigger pieces that are richly textured and colored. Using wet-on-wet technique she applies thick palette knife strokes that create depth and plenty of details. In both media Maria uses clean vibrant colours that allow her to demonstrate the effect of sunlight on the scene.
Maria started painting after having a successful career in education and management and in a short time achieved a professional level that allowed her to exhibit and sell her work.
Maria is an Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists and a Master Signature Member of the Pastel Artists of Canada.
Maria will be demonstrating painting wet-on-wet using oil paint and a palette knife.
To learn more about Maria’s technique check out this article in the International Artist Magazine August 2023
https://www.mariaiva.com/ArticleDetail/10696
Sandy Lane Resort
17952 ON-35, Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2
1-800-461-1422 www.sandylaneresort.com email: holiday@sandylaneresort.com
The friendly resort is located in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario just 24 km north of Minden (2.5 hours north of Toronto) on the beautiful sandy shores of crystal-clear Halls Lake. The cottages at the resort are like mini homes that have basically all the amenities of home such as fully-equipped kitchens, satellite television, wood burning fireplaces, air conditioning, queen size beds, large sun decks, propane BBQs, wifi, etc. All cottages have a view of the private beach that walks out gradually into Halls Lake.
Each painter will have their own bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. All bed linens and towels are supplied. The cabin kitchens are outfitted with coffee maker, kettle, toaster, microwave, range, dishes, pots/pans and utensils. We are able to accommodate 34 painters for the weekend. Space to paint indoors is in the Main Building Banquet Room.
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, extra sweater; hair blower if needed. Painting gear (drop cloths if painting indoors), sunscreen, bug spray. Odorless mineral spirits if painting oil (no turpentine).
Bring food for your Friday dinner, breakfasts and lunches for Saturday/Sunday. Coffee, tea, water, sweets will be supplied for the breaks. Snacks will be supplied for the Mix and Mingles. BYOB for the Mix and Mingles.
17952 ON-35, Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2
1-800-461-1422 www.sandylaneresort.com email: holiday@sandylaneresort.com
The friendly resort is located in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario just 24 km north of Minden (2.5 hours north of Toronto) on the beautiful sandy shores of crystal-clear Halls Lake. The cottages at the resort are like mini homes that have basically all the amenities of home such as fully-equipped kitchens, satellite television, wood burning fireplaces, air conditioning, queen size beds, large sun decks, propane BBQs, wifi, etc. All cottages have a view of the private beach that walks out gradually into Halls Lake.
Each painter will have their own bedroom with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room. All bed linens and towels are supplied. The cabin kitchens are outfitted with coffee maker, kettle, toaster, microwave, range, dishes, pots/pans and utensils. We are able to accommodate 34 painters for the weekend. Space to paint indoors is in the Main Building Banquet Room.
What to Bring: Unscented toiletries, medicines, indoor shoes or slippers, extra sweater; hair blower if needed. Painting gear (drop cloths if painting indoors), sunscreen, bug spray. Odorless mineral spirits if painting oil (no turpentine).
Bring food for your Friday dinner, breakfasts and lunches for Saturday/Sunday. Coffee, tea, water, sweets will be supplied for the breaks. Snacks will be supplied for the Mix and Mingles. BYOB for the Mix and Mingles.
ECOAA Painting Retreat
SPRING WEEKEND
April 14-16, 2023
Sandy Lane Resort
17952 ON-35, Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2
SPRING WEEKEND
April 14-16, 2023
Sandy Lane Resort
17952 ON-35, Algonquin Highlands, ON K0M 1J2
Scott Rubie will be doing the demo. He is a self-taught artist working primarily in acrylic. Most recently he has been focusing on landscapes often with water features. Light and colour are principle elements he looks for to capture the beauty and intimacy of the moment while at the same time trying to be true to the scene.
Scott sees himself in a period of exploration and growth both with the medium as well as style. His work is constantly evolving as he experiments with technique and subject. He is always searching for that emotional equation that ties the viewer to the scene through his painting.
Now retired from teaching, Scott is able to devote more time to his painting. He has a studio in his home outside Renfrew. Scott has shown his paintings at a number of events and more recently participated in the McMichael Gallery Annual Plein Air competition Exhibition.
Scott sees himself in a period of exploration and growth both with the medium as well as style. His work is constantly evolving as he experiments with technique and subject. He is always searching for that emotional equation that ties the viewer to the scene through his painting.
Now retired from teaching, Scott is able to devote more time to his painting. He has a studio in his home outside Renfrew. Scott has shown his paintings at a number of events and more recently participated in the McMichael Gallery Annual Plein Air competition Exhibition.
Sandy Lane Resort The family friendly resort is located in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario just 24 km north of Minden (2.5 hours north of Toronto). Sandy Lane Resort is located on the beautiful sandy shores of crystal clear Halls Lake. The resort is 40 minutes south of Algonquin Park.
The cottages at the resort are like mini homes that have basically all the amenities of home such as fully-equipped kitchens, satellite television, wood burning fireplaces, air conditioning, queen size beds, large sun decks, propane BBQs, wifi, etc. All cottages have a view of the private beach that walks out gradually into Halls Lake
Included in your registration:
The cottages at the resort are like mini homes that have basically all the amenities of home such as fully-equipped kitchens, satellite television, wood burning fireplaces, air conditioning, queen size beds, large sun decks, propane BBQs, wifi, etc. All cottages have a view of the private beach that walks out gradually into Halls Lake
Included in your registration:
- 2 NTS accommodation with shared bathroom and kitchen in either 2 or 3-bedroom cabins Each single person can get their own bedroom
- Happy Hour snacks Friday and Saturday
- Coffee, tea and treats
- Catered dinner on Saturday night