Plein Air Painting in the Beartooth Range-Montana

This will be out fourth time teaching this workshop in the Beartooths and never disappoints us. This is one of the most accessible and dramatic landscapes in the country. The area around it is also incredible, Yellowstone Park, The Tetons, Paradise Valley and Cody, Wyoming!!  The Beartooth highway is one of the  highest in the country going almost to 11,000 feet in altitude.  Beautiful lakes, streams, meadows all around and all right off the road. For those of you have been there you know what we are talking about. We probably make a side trip to Cody, Wyoming to see the great Buffalo Bill Museum of Art and drive out the Southfork road to paint or just take pictures of this special place. We get great rates at cabins just 5 miles East of Cooke City..only $110 a night. Its really a great time! Hope you can join us! 

Painting is mostly about learning how to see; how to interpret, compare and edit the shapes and colors of the scene we choose to paint. We  will try to see things  less literally, but in more of an “Abstract” way.  In other words to not see literally the mountains, trees, grass, water, etc. but to see them as an interesting and beautiful arrangement of shapes and colors. This is to see them more as an artist and it then opens up a whole lot more possibilities for things to paint and also helps us find our own voice. Students will concentrate on the process of painting and not be so concerned with doing “finished” paintings, as it frees them up to learn with less pressure. Students will work on what makes a plein air painting work; the mood, rhythm and movement along with an interesting and compelling arrangement of values, masses and color. Ned will do class demonstrations and will work with each individual as to their own personal needs. There will also be group critiques. Ned says “Bring a sense of humor, we will work hard and have a good time doing it.” www.nedmueller.com

Price $710. Register for this workshop through Scottsdale Art School . https://www.scottsdaleartschool.org/en/events/194/

Testimonials :

Ned Mueller- “The Art of Seeing”

“Move your mountains, raise your trees, have busy areas and open spaces, move rocks to lead the eye, compare colours…” These are some of Ned‘s helpful instructions. In his course,”The Art of Seeing”, Ned teaches us to interpret or “see” a subject with an artist’s eye based on solid principles of art and design in order to create our own interesting and unique paintings. 

Ned teaches with humour and wisdom gained from many years of art experience. He welcomes all questions. His critiques are always insightful. Ned has an empathy for all artists who want to express their own way of seeing the world. I am so grateful for this course which has provided a great foundation for my future studies. Thanks Ned.

Dianne Stewart, Calgary

Subject: Recommendation for Master Artist and Teacher Ned Mueller - by Valerie Collymore

I am writing in support of Master Artist and Teacher Ned Mueller. During my nearly two years of weekly classes at the Ned Mueller Studios, I not only learned the fundamentals of painting and good design, but most importantly, was encouraged and nurtured and given the confidence to enter the professional arena of the full time artist. It is the rare instructor that can share such a significant amount of knowledge while allowing all in the class to have a great time, in an equitable and highly entertaining environment. It is the rare artist who, despite a long and decorated career and a masterful style recognized internationally, can allow the novice the latitude to experiment and attempt to develop her own voice.
I heartily endorse and recommend Mr. Ned Mueller as an instructor. I can't imagine a more qualified, kind and entertaining master teacher.

Respectfully,

Valerie L. Collymore MD

"After studying 1 1/2 years with another professional artist, I luckily, somehow? came to your studio and could not believe how different the atmosphere was and how enjoyed and encouraged I was personally and artistically. You did more for me than you know. A student doesn't even realize at the time what they are learning because you are so funny and your class is always entertaining. And yet, when all is said and done, students leave changed and inspired to really delve into the fundamentals of art and like Valerie said, "given the confidence to enter the professional arena". Richard Smith