Three Day Painting Workshop with James Swanson

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I am so excited for the upcoming workshop with James Swanson.

  • Join James Swanson’s Animal Painting Workshop – Furs and Feathers
  • Oil paint your furry and feathery friends
  • Dates: October 17 – 19th
  • Time: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Cost: $550
REGISTER HERE

James Swanson is excellent at painting all types of animals. He is best known for his paintings of dogs moving in water. He is also a sought-after painting instructor, teaching hundreds of online and in-person classes. He’s known for his upbeat teaching style, which is filled with encouragement and humor. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for art with aspiring artists. 

A golden retriever swimming in water, showcasing its fur and expression in a natural setting.
Oil painting of a golden retriever standing in water, with sunlight reflecting off its wet fur.
A vibrant oil painting of a swan splashing in water with its wings spread wide, creating ripples and droplets around it.

James is flying in from Chicago to teach us~  I love his art but more importantly I hear he is an amazing instructor. I am keeping this workshop small so there will be lots of attention – only 10 max so I just have two seats left.

Here are links to some videos about James:


Creative Brushstrokes video

Here’s a class so you know what to expect

Here are some of the reference photos for the workshop. I want to paint ALL of these paintings!

A graceful white swan displaying its feathers while swimming in a reflective body of water.
A close-up image of a raven perched on a branch, showcasing its glossy black feathers and sharp beak against a blurred background.
A golden retriever swimming in a body of water, holding an orange ball in its mouth, surrounded by lily pads.
A great blue heron standing on a branch by water, showcasing detailed feathers and a sharp beak, with a gradient scale for reference in the image.
A golden retriever standing in shallow water, with bubbles forming around its snout, surrounded by lily pads.
A close-up image of a brown and white dog, possibly an Australian Shepherd, standing in shallow water with its head lowered, focused intently as it explores the environment.

Let me know if you have any questions.

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