Painting in Sicily with Antonio Masi
(Antonio will work with you on your medium of choice!)
September 22 - September 30, 2022
filled and taking a waiting list
We had a great time in such a wonderful place. Here is a brief slide show of our trip.
(Antonio will work with you on your medium of choice!)
September 22 - September 30, 2022
filled and taking a waiting list
We had a great time in such a wonderful place. Here is a brief slide show of our trip.
single rooms $3300
double rooms shared by painters are $2450 each person
double rooms shared by 2 non painters are $1850 each person
double rooms shared by one painter and one non painter $3900
5% reduction for past clients!
Includes lodging, instruction by Antonio, all breakfasts, first night and last night's dinner, transportation from the airport in Palermo to Trapani and ground transportation to any out of town locations.
double rooms shared by painters are $2450 each person
double rooms shared by 2 non painters are $1850 each person
double rooms shared by one painter and one non painter $3900
5% reduction for past clients!
Includes lodging, instruction by Antonio, all breakfasts, first night and last night's dinner, transportation from the airport in Palermo to Trapani and ground transportation to any out of town locations.
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That will take you to Paypal where you can pay by credit card if you do not have a Paypal account.
When the page comes up put 'final payment' under 'description', then put your invoiced amount in 'price per item', (do not add the $ sign) click on 'continue' then click on 'pay with debit or credit card', enter your information. Click on 'pay'. You should then get a confirmation.
panoramic view of Trapani - our home for one week!
In 1947, when I was seven years old, my parents, five brothers, two sisters, and I came to New York City from Italy. We traveled seven days on a freighter and landed on Ellis Island. That moment of entry on December 7, 1947, is still vivid. As we passed through immigration, I remember straining to see New York harbor through the windows of the processing center. In the distance, thousands of glowing lights dotted the skyline. The metropolis beckoned, and I intuitively grasped the promise, excitement, and staggering immensity of the place. Antonio Masi
In 1947, when I was seven years old, my parents, five brothers, two sisters, and I came to New York City from Italy. We traveled seven days on a freighter and landed on Ellis Island. That moment of entry on December 7, 1947, is still vivid. As we passed through immigration, I remember straining to see New York harbor through the windows of the processing center. In the distance, thousands of glowing lights dotted the skyline. The metropolis beckoned, and I intuitively grasped the promise, excitement, and staggering immensity of the place. Antonio Masi
Antonio Masi is President of the American Watercolor Society, and he uses watercolor, but his paintings do not look like watercolor paintings. Watercolor being a thin medium, organically allows expression of the most delicate subjects, but Masi has developed a novel way to use watercolor thickly, in the same way others use oils thickly. It is an approach that produces exceptional results. Masi’s unique use of watercolor allows him to capture the mass, power and delicacy of his subjects.
These pages are part of a Special Issue of WATERCOLOR ARTIST in February 2022 that highlighted the work of Antonio.
Take this intimate tour of Trapani - that's where we will be lodging!
The goal of this workshop is to show the untapped power of watercolor. The focus will be on how to approach this medium from a contemporary point of view, powerful, emotional and delicate, not the traditional transparent way it is looked upon.
Antonio applies watercolor in a thick and juicy manner, giving his subjects a startling boldness. Learn how attention to details and unusual perspective make for poetic, moody works with strong textural qualities.
Antonio’s presentation will show the materials he uses (paints, paper, palette, brushes, etc.), his set-up and how he applies colors. Although he is known for his bridge paintings he will demonstrate different subjects as his approach is suited to any subject.
He will do a demonstration in the morning, while students watch and ask questions. The remainder of the day will be one-to-one instruction. He hopes this will give an insight into his technique.
The aim of the workshop is for each student to discover their inner voice and find their own style.
Antonio applies watercolor in a thick and juicy manner, giving his subjects a startling boldness. Learn how attention to details and unusual perspective make for poetic, moody works with strong textural qualities.
Antonio’s presentation will show the materials he uses (paints, paper, palette, brushes, etc.), his set-up and how he applies colors. Although he is known for his bridge paintings he will demonstrate different subjects as his approach is suited to any subject.
He will do a demonstration in the morning, while students watch and ask questions. The remainder of the day will be one-to-one instruction. He hopes this will give an insight into his technique.
The aim of the workshop is for each student to discover their inner voice and find their own style.
To guarantee your place(s) submit a deposit of $500 per person by clicking the Buy Now button below.
Please note that you do NOT need a PayPal account! Clicking on this link will take you through PayPal to where you can simply enter your credit card information.
When the page comes up put 'deposit' under 'description', then put 500 in 'price per item', (do not add the $ sign) click on 'continue' then click on 'pay with debit or credit card', enter your information. Click on 'pay'. You should then get a confirmation.
Please note that you do NOT need a PayPal account! Clicking on this link will take you through PayPal to where you can simply enter your credit card information.
When the page comes up put 'deposit' under 'description', then put 500 in 'price per item', (do not add the $ sign) click on 'continue' then click on 'pay with debit or credit card', enter your information. Click on 'pay'. You should then get a confirmation.
Here are some view of our hotel La Gancia with views of the Mediterranean
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Look for Trapani on the far West Coast
You should look to arrive in Palermo on September 22. If you want to come earlier let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you. I am organizing pick up and drop off for you to take you the 44 miles from Palermo to Trapani.
Let me know where you'll be flying from and I can offer suggests for air travel itineraries.
Once the workshop is filled and I have a list of where people are coming from I will help organize and coordinate air travel.
You should look to arrive in Palermo on September 22. If you want to come earlier let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you. I am organizing pick up and drop off for you to take you the 44 miles from Palermo to Trapani.
Let me know where you'll be flying from and I can offer suggests for air travel itineraries.
Once the workshop is filled and I have a list of where people are coming from I will help organize and coordinate air travel.