February 9-11, 2009: "Steps to a Likeness" A 3-day ( 9:30 am - 1:00 pm) workshop to be held at the Art Centre, Plano, Texas (1039 East 15th St., Plano, TX 75074). Liven up your figure/portrait painting by limiting your palette; introduce colors you might not typically use in portraiture; overcome your terror at painting from a live model; learn tips and step-by-step techniques to obtain accurate proportions. On the first day, this abbreviated workshop will start with a short demo, and then students will do several quick studies.  The 2nd day students will focus on two separate under-paintings.  The last day, we will all work on a single pose.  $195 per person (model fee included). Make your reservations through the Art Center of Plano (972) 423-7809 (e-mail: info@artcentreofplano.org)

April 7-9, 2009: “Steps to a Likeness” 3-day workshop at the Campbell River District Art Gallery, Vancouver Island. Contact Menon at the Gallery (250) 287-2261 or e-mail (curator@crartgallery.ca) for more details.