This workshop will guide students in building a small equine figure through a systematic approach based on anatomical principles. Informal talks on anatomy will offer an understanding of basic skeletal and muscular structure as it relates to form and movement. The class will progress from the building of an appropriate armature to the development of a complete sculpture in clay with students receiving individual attention.

Kathleen Friedenberg began her professional career as a veterinarian in England. A Thouron Fellowhsip brought her to the University of Pennsylvania to study human and equine orthopedics. She spent ten years as a freelance medical illustrator, during which time she began to study sculpture. Her reputation as an equine sculptor is particularly strong in regard to correct anatomy, lively action and, often, humor. She is a Full Member of the AAEA and holds memberships in the Society of Animal Artists, the National Sculpture Society and the American Artists Professional League. Her work has won numerous awards at national exhibitions, including Knickerbocker Artists and Allied Artists of America.

To learn more visit her website at: www.bronzealive.com

About the Course Venue:

Stephens College, a private womens college in Columbia, Mo., is home to one of the nation's oldest (founded in 1925) college equestrian programs. The College Equestrian Center occupies 16 acres on the Stephens campus, offering an indoor arena, a lighted outdoor arena, seven turn-out paddocks, stables and a cross-country course. The program maintains a large number of school horses of all levels and disciplines. Breeds include Warm-bloods, Thoroughbreds, Quarter horses, Paints, Arabians and Saddlebreds.

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Color will be the focus of Carol's workshop. Drawing and composition will be discussed, as their importance is the foundation for all great works of art.

The week will be spent painting several (3-6) studies each day, as the student learns to train their eyes for seeing color in both indoor ad outdoor lighting situations. We will work from special still-life forms and, at the end of the week, from live equine models, with individual instruction each day, as well as group direction and discussions.

Carol Peek knew at an early age that she would become an artist. She pursued her education at UC Santa Barbara, UC Berkeley, and graduated with honors from the Art Center College of Design in Passadena, California.

Throughout her career, she has painted and owned horses, many of them the subjects of her paintings. Whatever the subject, light and color have always been the driving inspiration behind her work.

Carol's work is in collections around the world, and she is widely represented in galleries and major publications.

To learn more visit her website at: www.carolpeek.com

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This workshop provides instruction in techniques and style that provides a professional look to your painting. There will be discussions on brushwork, materials and paint application, and a few simple "tricks".

Booth Malone is one of the premier equestrian and sporting artists in America. He has exhibited internationally, been widely published, and has received a number of prestigious awards.

He was the Official Artist for the 2006 Breeder's Cup at Churchill Downs and has been the Official Artist for The Virginia Gold Cup, The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens (GA), The Queens Cup (Charlotte, NC) and the Aiken Steeplechase (SC). He is the Official Artist of the USET, and his work has appeared numerous times on the cover of The Chronicle of the Horse, and other equestrian-related magazines, programs and catalogs. At the Kentucky Horse Park his painting "Scene From A Spaghetti Western" was the first artwork purchased specifically for the new United States pony Club Association Headquarters.

Booth was born and raised in Coral Gables, FL. He graduated from Auburn University in 1974 with a B.A. in Visual Design. After a ten-year career with The Coca-Cola Company he started his career as a professional artist. He now lives and works in Columbus, GA.

Mr. Malone lists his primary influences as Sir Alfred Munnings, John Singer Sargent and Frederick Remington. Professionally he is an award winning member of The American Academy of Equine Art, The Portrait Society of Atlanta, and The Oil Painters of America.

To learn more, visit his web site at: www.boothmalone.com

About the Course Venue:

Stephens College, a private womens college in Columbia, Mo., is home to one of the nation's oldest (founded in 1925) college equestrian programs. The College Equestrian Center occupies 16 acres on the Stephens campus, offering an indoor arena, a lighted outdoor arena, seven turn-out paddocks, stables and a cross-country course. The program maintains a large number of school horses of all levels and disciplines. Breeds include Warm-bloods, Thoroughbreds, Quarter horses, Paints, Arabians and Saddlebreds.

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This class will focus on the differences encountered between sculpting the foal and the adult horse. A major focus will be the differences in proportions and anatomy in the form of foals. The class will also study the attitude and playful movements of baby horses.

The class will begin with the building of an appropriate armature and will progress through the study of actual foals. The student will end the class with a small finished clay sculpture of a foal.

Lisa Perry grew up with horses on an old gold mining claim south of Helena, Montana. As a child she spent hours in the Montana Historical Society Museum studying the Charlie Russell collection. It was the Russell bronzes that first started Lisa's love of sculpture. She majored in art at Montana State University and has continued to study, working with many famous sculptors including Herb Mingery and Fritz White.

Lisa Perry's list of commissions and awards is long and impressive. Currently she lives with her family at her home and studio in Springtown, Texas where they breed, raise and occasionally race their horses. Lisa's lifetime experience with horses has had a great influence on her work.

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This class will focus on the horse in motion, rather than the horse at rest. Using the horses at the Kentucky Horse Park and elsewhere as models, the class will incorporate photographing the moving horse to get images that are inspiring and useful as reference material, with the exploration of design concepts, texture and color, using the soft pastel medium. The instructor will demonstrate her approach to taking photographs, sketching from photographs to generate exciting compositions, and using various surfaces to achieve different textural qualities, using soft pastel, wet and dry. Students will be encouraged to push themselves by generating many thumbnail sketches, and to experiment with various surfaces, using the soft pastel medium.

The horse is one of Dawn Emerson’s main inspirations for depicting movement and emotional energy. She is known for her bold designs, and use of calligraphic marks and color, that push the boundaries of the pastel medium. Dawn has won many awards for her paintings of horses, animals and people, and is a signature member of the Pastel Society of America and the Pastel Society of the West Coast. Dawn has boundless energy for teaching, and seeks, in her workshops, to create an organized and supportive atmosphere, where risk-taking and sharing happen naturally.

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Participants will review the two-dimensional entries for the 2008 AAEA Fall Show. James Crow will discuss what the jury looks for when choosing art work for a juried exhibit, and how it must fit into the overall show. Participants will be encouraged to offer opinions and ask questions. The images will be divided into three categories by the participants, "yes", "no" and "maybe". They will then be sent on to the AAEA jury for final analysis. The AAEA jury has the right of final approval, and may override any decisions made in the workshop.It is hoped that participants will achieve a new appreciation for the job that jurors undertake, and a better understanding of the process, that will help them when submitting their own work to future juried shows.

Kentucky artist James Crow is a graduate of Wooster College in Ohio, with a Bachelor’s degree in Art. After a long, successful career as a designer and illustrator, he began painting horses in 1979. His equine work has been widely recognized in national exhibitions and publications. He is a full member of the AAEA and has received top honors in annual AAEA exhibitions.

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This workshop will give your oil paintings a glow that can only be achieved by glazing. Learn how to get the stained glass effect of glowing light, manipulate color temperatures and values, and add dimension, depth and intrigue to your paintings.

The student will work on 2-3 paintings per day, working from photographs, live models and landscapes. Some off-campus sites may be employed.

Class lectures, demonstrations, learning to critique and one-on-one assistance is emphasized, to give the student a working knowledge.

C. W. Nave is a full member of the AAEA. She has been a Thoroughbred horse trainer, a lab technician, a portrait photographer, but most of all, an artist.

In addition to her own pursuit of study, she was trained by a Photographic Master Artist for 3 years, in the photographic oil painting field, using glazing techniques, and has been 5 times Artist of the Year in the Ky. Professional Photographers’ Association. She has won numerous first place awards for oil paintings, including Best of Show at AAEA Equifestival in Lexington, Ky., and has work in many private and corporate collections.

Cindi has been using glazing techniques for 35 years, finding there is only one way to achieve brilliant color, the mystery of subtle color, and the mastery of color temperature, while having a cohesive painting that stands the test of time.

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Every equine artist should have a good working knowledge of what makes the horse tick. This two-day workshop is designed to give the student a solid knowledge of how the horse is put together and how it moves. Starting with the skeletal structure we will move outward to the muscles, skin and even hair. Working with handouts, an equine skeleton and live models, we will study how the bones and muscles work and how movement effects their appearance. There will also be some drawing exercises and some basic equine measurements.

This is an anatomy class for artists, not a medical anatomy class, so don't worry, you will not have to memorize all the Latin names.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Shelley Hunter had a long career in commercial advertising. Although she has a fine arts degree, her sculpture career began with an AAEA workshop. She has won numerous awards at national exhibitions. Her sculptures are notable for their portrayal of the equine form in action. She is a Full Member of the AAEA and is currently serving as its Executive Director.

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If you always wanted to learn how to draw horses, or have a desire to hone your equine drawing skills, this class offers instruction in fundamental drawing techniques for creating images of the horse. With initial concentration on equine anatomy, proportions and taking measurements of the standing horse, the class will explore a variety of drawing methods, material and techniques. Attention will be given to the individual s progress. Students will begin working from two-dimensional sources, and will proceed to life drawing sessions. Though drawing, in itself, is an art form, most artists seek to translate their drawings into paintings. Several techniques for this process will be included among the demonstrations.

Barbara Oelke is the author of the popular studio companion book, "Drawing and Painting Horses, The art of the Equine Form", published by Watson Gupti. And award winning artist who has been depicting scenes of the equine lifestyle for more than twenty-five years, her work has appeared in invitational and juried exhibitions throughout the U.S., and is in many private collections. a long-time AAEA Full Member, she currently serves as the organization's Vice President. She studied painting at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree, was the recipient of the David Loyd Kreeger Award for two consecutive years, and was selected as a finalist for the Prix de Rome. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, and was awarded a Norfolk Fellowship for study at Yale University.

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Fearlessly explore a fresh approach to your paintings. Learn a simple, direct and effective mastery of oils. The emphasis will be on form, composition, mixing color, and eliminating those mental demons! We will work on several paintings during the week featuring horses & the landscape in oils. Students will work directly from life, as well as from their own photos while learning to capture expressive movement of the horse and the figure. If you are ‘getting too tight’ this workshop is for you. I will help you develop a personally expressive style, while keeping ‘all that anatomy’

Ellen A. Gavin a BFA graduate of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art. Ellen began painting full-time in 2001 after long graphic design career in New York. Painting horses had been a life long pursuit, and riding showing for 10 years fuelled many of her painting ideas. Enjoying an energetic painterly style, Ellen’s plein air landscape & equestrian paintings have been exhibited, awarded & collected throughout the US & Europe. She’s a full member of the American Academy of Equine Art. An Assoc Member of Oil Painters of America, & Society of Animal Artists. She has continued study at The Scottsdale Artist School, The Art Students League, & Museum of Natural History in NYC.

To learn more see her website at: www.greenbootstudio.com

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This class will guide the student through the sculpture process from the construction of an armature to a finished clay figure. Through lectures and demonstrations the student will be provided with information on all phases of the process with an emphasis on sculptural composition, correct anatomy and movement. There will also be instruction given on placing a human figure on the horse and tips for "tacking up" the sculpted horse. Each student will receive individual attention and the class will take advantage of the Horse Park location to study the equine form "up close and personal".

A graduate of Michigan State University, Shelley Hunter had a long career in commercial advertising. Although she has a fine arts degree, her sculpture career began with an AAEA workshop. She has won numerous awards at national exhibitions. Her sculptures are notable for their portrayal of the equine form in action. She is a Full Member of the AAEA and is currently serving as its Executive Director.

To learn more see her website at: www.hunterequineart.com

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Sculpting the Human Figure – A Class for Equine Sculptors

In this fast-paced five day class, equine sculptors will be challenged to sculpt the human figure – especially in the various ways the rider interacts with the horse. Class elements include:

• Building an armature and sculpting a seated figure using a live model.
• Sculpting faces and capturing a portrait likeness
• Sculpting hands with an emphasis on gestures, and holding reins and other objects
• Clothing the nude figure, with an emphasis on fabric textures, folds, creases, and drapery.
• Overall sculpture composition, horse and rider interaction, the use of details in telling the story

A Houston Texas native and lifelong student of art, Ken Sullivan earned his degree in Economics at Texas A&M University in 1986. He continued to study art on his own during a fifteen-year career in the oil business and taught himself to sculpt, intuitively developing his clean, powerful style.

Ken combines universal themes with his passion for anatomy, accuracy, action and attention to detail. The result is a fresh approach to classical realism that celebrates the beauty of the human and equine form. His powerful and distinctive equine figures in particular have captured the attention of critics and collectors alike.

Ken is a Full Member of the American Academy of Equine Art and an Associate Member of the Society of Animal Artists. He's also a member of the American Plains Artists and a colleague member of the National Sculpture Society.

To learn more see his website at: www.kensullivanfineart.com.

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Commissioned Portraiture - a comprehensive workshop covering all aspects of commissioned portraiture including, but not limited to the following:

• Customer Relations
• Business Basics
• Taking Reference Photos
• Working from Photos
• Achieving Likeness
• Maintaining Integrity

This workshop should be directed toward intermediate students who already possess the ability to draw the horse, have a good sense of composition and design, are fairly confident in their technical use of their chosen medium and feel ready to produce professional Work for others. Participants may feel free to bring Works in progress, supplies to begin portraits, or may just watch and listen.

Pamela Wildermuth, AAEA member and past president of WAOW, has been producing commissioned paintings and drawings for satisfied patrons since 1965. Her equine portraits have not only been accepted into juried competitions, but have won awards - testament to her determination to preserve her artistic integrity while still meeting the expectations of her clients.

Wildermuth’s works have been published in numerous magazines and books including Drawing and Painting Horses by AAEA member Barbara Oelke, as well as in a limited edition collector plate series, The Majestic Horse, for the Bradford Exchange and as a sculpture, The Stallion’s Kingdom, for the Danbury Mint. She lives in the mountain community of Bear Valley Springs CA, with husband Jack, two Jack Russell terriers, and three horses. Besides her steady backlog of commissioned portraits, she paints for and exhibits with the AAEA and the Peppertree Art Show in Santa Ynez CA.

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