Workshops
Randall’s workshops are open to students of any level of experience, but are especially designed to help experienced artists further their understanding of the oil painting medium and deepen their insights to their own work. His communication skills and his “hands-on” approach to teaching have garnered him a healthy and wide reputation among former students.
Any questions regarding supplies, content, or workshop details: see the contacts below, or feel free to contact the artist directly at: rcsart@mindspring.com We hope to see you 2013!
Take a look at this video shot at his annual Arizona Workshop:
Randall’s 2013 Workshop Calendar is “In The Works”....Stay tuned for an updated schedule!
Weekend Warrior, Figure Workshops
These popular weekend classes focus on the figure/portrait in a series of exercises designed to challenge artists at every experience level. Working from life, students come away with a new understanding of the human form, color-mixing, composition, and paint-handling. Saturday is an “aerobic work-out” of short poses (25 to 40 minutes)....and Sunday consists of longer poses - (one in the AM and one in the PM). Each student is expected to bring their own easel (plein air set-up works great) and supplies (a supply list will be sent out upon registration).
Saturday and Sunday – 9:30 am to 4:30 pm:
November, 2013 (dates to be announced)
December, 2013 (dates to be announced)
January, 2014 (dates to be announced)
February, 2014 (dates to be announced)
WHERE: R C Sexton Studio, 1400 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA 94525
COST: $250/weekend - limited to 12 students maximum For enrollment: Send Deposit Check for total cost to above address with contact info. Payable to R.C.Sexton
CONTACT: Randy, 415-307-9796
"About Town" Tucson, AZ, January 30 - February 2, 2013
Paint the unique color and everyday scenes of Tucson, AZ with artist Randall Sexton. Students will review basic techniques in oil painting on location, while exploring the individual needs of each student. A focus on how to "simplify the complex" will strengthen compositions from the beginning. Sexton is well known as a painter and instructor. Demonstrations are in oil and critiques are given to all students. We will paint from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m daily. Transportation needed.
COST: $525
CONTACT: see Tucson Art Academy website for registration (http://www.tucsonartacademy.com/)
"In the Moment", Maui en Plein air, February 13-15, 2013
Three time “Artist Choice” winner of the Maui Plein Air Festival, Randall returns to the island to share his technique and joy of painting en plein air. Students of all levels are welcome. While the fundamentals of painting en plein air. will be reviewed and demonstrated, the class is designed to encourage the experienced artist to stretch their own boundaries, in an effort be “in the moment” on location in the tropical paradise of Maui.
COST: $375
CONTACT: Marilyn Maulin, <marilynmaulin@hotmail.com>
Plein Air in Carmel By The Sea and Monterey Peninsula, May 9 – 12, 2013
Open to all levels, class size limited to 16. Hosted by Nancy Dodds Gallery this is a four day workshop of plein air at it's finest. Paint the majestic coastline of Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula. Learn to simplify the complex, and seek out patterns in nature where “the mountains meet the sea”.
COST: $450
CONTACT: Nancy Dodds, 831-624-0346, <ndg@nancydoddsgallery.com>
Plein Air Easton, Easton Maryland. June 28-30, 2013
Hosted by Easton Studio and School, join Randall as he shares his technique and joy of painting on location, en plein air. Primarily an oil painter, this class is open to other mediums. While the fundamentals of painting en plein air will be reviewed and demonstrated, the class is designed to encourage the experienced artist to stretch their own boundaries, in an effort be “in the moment” in any location. Students of all levels are welcome.
COST: $475
CONTACT: Kathi Ferguson, 410-770-4421, <eastonstudio@verizon.net>
A Plein Air Feast - La Rusticana Vineyards, September 6 - 8, 2013
This three day workshop is set in the hills of Los Gatos, California. Hosted at La Rusticana by owners Frank and Marilyn Dorsa. The picturesque grounds are like a slice of Tuscany. Midday, students are treated to chef Franca Coletta’s culinary magic - an unforgettable experience!
COST: $450
CONTACT: Sara Langone, 408-371-3067, <saralarusticana@aol.com>
Autumn in Vermont, September 19 - 22, 2013
Open to all levels. Limit 16 Set in the bucolic landscape of southern Vermont this four day workshop will review the principals of painting on location. An indoor studio is available (in the event of foul weather). Hosted by the Landgrove Inn, Landgrove Vermont
COST: $475
CONTACT: Hilary, <hilary@millsgallery.com>
"Delta Funk", September 27 - 29, 2013
Open to all levels. Limit 16 We filled two classes of this workshop in 2010, because it was so popular. Hosted by the Knowlton Gallery in Lodi, CA the class paints on location in “the Delta” (roughly between Sacramento and San Francisco)...in the small historic river towns of Locke, Isleton, or Rio Vista.
COST: $400
CONTACT: Robin, 209-368.5123, <robin@knowltongallery.com>