American Society of Marine Artists: Artist’s Retreat
The American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) will be hosting a special artist’s retreat in Winona, MN from September 23-26, 2021. The Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) will graciously welcome ASMA members to their stunning facility, as MMAM hosts the ASMA 18th National Exhibition which is currently on display through October 3, 2021. ASMA’s programming will be open to members and the public on Friday afternoon, September 24th and all day Saturday, September 25. Programming will be held in the Oberton Education Room at MMAM.
Daily admission to MMAM is $9 for adults; $3 for students; free for MMAM members.
To learn more about the retreat and how to register in advance for additional activities, please visit ASMA’s website at: www.americansocietyofmarineartists.com or contact Kim Shaklee for further information at: (303) 654-1219 or by email at kim@kimshaklee.com.
All ASMA programs at MMAM are open to all visitors with paid admission. No charge to pre-registered ASMA members nor to MMAM members.
Schedule of events for Friday, September 24, 2021
1:45pm - 2:45pm: Photoshop: A Valuable Tool in the Painter’s Toolbox
Past President and Fellow Russ Kramer from Mystic, CT will treat the audience with a special presentation: “Photoshop: A Valuable Tool in the Painter’s Toolbox.” From developing interesting compositions from scratch, to easy, no risk experimentation and refinement through the painting process, Photoshop can be the artist’s secret weapon.
3:00pm - 4:00pm: ASMA Signature Members Demonstration
Two prominent ASMA Signature Members will do brief demonstrations offering special techniques pertinent to their chosen medium.
Donna Nyzio will do a demonstration highlighting tips relating to creating transparency and luminescence in your paintings.
Anne Brodie Hill will show the audience special techniques in layering watercolors and inks to achieve stunning results for creating texture – all through the use of abstraction, realism, or both.
4:00pm - 6:00pm: Reception
There will be a reception for American Society of Marine Artists 18th National Exhibition from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the atrium of the Minnesota Marine Art Museum.