Events at the Hispanic Arts Building
New Mexico Expo Fairgrounds, Albuquerque
All Workshops 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
No Registration Required for Free Public Demos
New Mexico Watercolor Society Workshop:
Jane Fritz
Tuesday – Thursday, March 30-April 1, 2027
Free One Hour Demo Wednesday, March 31, 9:30am
Luminous Landscapes
This 3-day workshop focuses on painting landscapes of water, rocks and meadows that glow with light and atmosphere. You will learn to simplify complex scenes into strong compositions using design concepts and value patterns with a preliminary drawing. Each day will start with a demonstration followed by painting and individual guidance. Techniques, color choices, edge variety and design decisions will be woven throughout to support the creation of successful paintings.
The watercolors of Jane Fritz focus on landscapes, wildlife, and wildflowers to share her sense of peace and awe when in the wilderness. Jane’s larger goal for her art is to foster an appreciation for wilderness that encourages people to work toward preservation of the ecosystems that sustain biodiversity.
Jane’s art has been featured in Watercolor Artist magazine, Art of Watercolour Magazine, The Artist’s Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine. She has won almost 60 awards in various juried national and international exhibits in the US and abroad, and is a Signature Member of Alabama Watercolor Society (Silver), Montana Watercolor Society, New Mexico Watercolor Society, Watercolor USA Honor Society, Western Colorado Watercolor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, and Women in Watercolor.
Jane became hooked on watercolors as the medium of choice for journals to document her broad international travels. She further developed her watercolor skills through university courses and workshops with master painters, but she is largely self-taught through hours of dedication and devotion to her art. Her extensive national and world travels have inspired her and provided subject matter for much of her artwork. She now resides with her husband near Las Vegas, NM.
Workshop Coordinators: Barbara McGuire and Ron Nedrow
Rio Grande Art Association Workshop: Michele Bryne
Tuesday – Thursday, April 6-8, 2027
Free 1 Hour Demo Wednesday, April 7, 10
Michele Byrne is an impressionistic oil painter celebrated for her bold use of palette knife and expressive brushwork. Known for capturing The Art of Conversation, she paints vibrant cafés, street scenes, New Mexico Churches, and landscapes illuminated by dramatic light.
Featured on the January 2020 cover of PleinAir Magazine in an eight-page feature article, Michele has received numerous awards for both her plein air and studio work. PaintTubeTV has released three instructional videos showcasing her techniques, including Palette Knife Cityscapes.
Michele is represented by Reinert Fine Art in Charleston, South Carolina, and James R. Ross Fine Art in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society and the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico, and is also a member of OPA, NMWA, PAAC, and NOAPS.
A Royal Talens North America Artist Ambassador and sought-after instructor, Michele teaches in-person and online workshops, mentorships, and classes in Santa Fe, throughout the United States, and in Europe.
Michele is passionate about helping artists of all levels see light, color, and design in new ways while developing confidence in their own unique artistic voice.
Workshop Coordinator: Sally Harris
workshopchair@rgaanm.org
Pastel Society of New Mexico Workshop:
Karen Margulis, PSA-MP IAPS-EP
Wednesday-Friday, April 14-16
Free Demo Thursday, April 15 1pm
Cooking with Color: Breaking Free From Boring Color
Would you like to break free from using boring local color in your paintings without creating color chaos?
In this workshop we will explore techniques that will lead to more expressive paintings with an exploration of new and exciting ways to use color effectively in a painting. I will share my tips and techniques to achieve vibrant and successful color in your paintings.
There will be demos, handouts and plenty of individual help at the easel during the workshop.
Karen Margulis is a full time artist and art educator. She lives in Atlanta Georgia with her husband Michael. Karen received her BA in Education from the University of Florida. She currently teaches painting workshops around the world. Karen is a contemporary landscape painter. She works in most painting media but has achieved recognition for her pastel paintings.
She has exhibited her award winning work around the world and has been reviewed by Pastel Journal for her wildflower paintings. She is a Master Pastelist member of the Pastel Society of America and has achieved Eminent Pastelist status with the International Association of Pastel Societies. She has been a faculty member at the prestigious IAPS Convention, the Plein Air Convention and the online Pastel Live conference.
Karen has a passion for travel and painting while on location. She enjoys the opportunity to share her techniques and approach to making art in her workshops. She is known for her ability to make art simple, accessible to all and fun. Karen is also an avid Daily Painter and online instructor. She paints everyday and shares her work, art tips and inspiration in her daily posts in her Patreon group ‘Pastels Made Simple’.
Karen is delighted to be able share her love of pastel painting. She is excited to help students experience the joy of painting and to see the world with new eyes. As Degas said “Art is not what you see. It’s what you make others see”. Karen looks forward to helping others share their own artistic vision.
Workshop Coordinator: Louisa Roberts