John Salminen AWS, NWS,TWSA     June 27-July 3, 2010 (Five Teaching Days)
Realism Through Design

John SalminenIn this new offering, John will share his approach to painting the urban scene in watercolor. He will assist you in all aspects of painting a representational cityscape or town scene — choosing the subject, adding mood and creating emotional content, lighting the scene for dramatic effect, using photo reference in a meaningful way and most importantly, strengthening and enhancing representational painting through design. The workshop will include demonstrations, critiques and lots of one-on-one individual help. Whether you’ve never tried painting cityscapes or are an experienced urban painter, this workshop will be an invaluable opportunity to gain new painting insights.

John Salminen was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree and Master's Degree from the University of Minnesota. He lives and works in Duluth, Minnesota with his wife, Kathy.

John is a signature member of many art societies, including the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, The Watercolor USA Honor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Allied Artist and Watercolor West. He has been appointed an honorary member of the Jiangsu Watercolor Research Institute in China. In addition, he has been honored with Master Status in the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and inclusion in the American Watercolor Society’s Dolphin Fellowship.

John has won more than 175 awards in national and international exhibitions, including many major awards from the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, the New England Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA and Watercolor West. He won the first place prize in the National Watercolor Society Exhibition 2005 and the American Watercolor Society Exhibition 2006. His work has been exhibited in the National Academy show in New York. He has served as a juror of selection for both the American Watercolor Society's and the National Watercolor Society's International Exhibitions and as awards judge for the American Watercolor Exhibition.

While perhaps best known for his realistic urban landscapes, John has also gained recognition for his mixed medium abstract paintings, one of which won first place in The Artist's Magazine's Art competition in the experimental category judged by Edward Betts.

John’s work has been featured in many national and international magazines, including American Artist, Watercolor Magazine, The Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magic, the British publication The Artist and International Artist and in many books. He is listed in Who's Who in American Art and in Who's Who in America.

John has completed the filming and production of two workshop DVDs which are now available for purchase.

Studio: Something for all levels - Beginners Welcome.


John offers a partial tuition scholarship.
Workshop Fee: $520 + tax
Room & One Dinner Fee: $366 + tax
 
Class Fees Explained
Workshop Itinerary

John Salminen

John Salminen

John Salminen

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Workshop Itinerary

Sunday 6/27
Check-In to your unit at Dillman’s (check-in time is 3:00)
5:00 Welcome Reception
6:00 Dinner
 
Monday – Friday 6/28-7/2
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Class in Session
 
Friday 7/2
4:00 Farewell Champagne Toast
Friday night’s accommodations are part of the room package for this workshop
 
Saturday 7/3
Depart - check-out time is 10:00

Day students are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception (included in your package). You are also invited to join the class for breakfasts and dinners (additional fee).

PAL’s (Participants at large) can vacation at Dillman’s for $300, includes accommodations. Costs for breakfasts, dinners and receptions are additional.

Box lunches are available at Dillman’s for an additional fee.

 

  
Sunset at Dillman's