Paint Your Frame

03/01/2019

Wednesday mornings you are invited to join my portrait class from 9:00 to noon. Come and join in. Painting from a live model is great exercise. If interested please e mail or message me for the address of my studio.

08/18/2018

What Ralph had to say about the Paint Your Frame Plein Air class with George Coll.

"Had a great time. Loved the sites you chose. Starting with the black and whites worked well. Liked that you painted with us. Got a lot out of the step by step instruction. Enjoyed watching you work a while while we watched this afternoon. Great accommodations. Thanks for all the encouragement. Look forward to seeing you in the future."

—Ralph

08/18/2018

What Jon had to say about the Paint Your Frame Plein Air class taught by George Coll.

"I thought Sylvan Dale ranch was a good place to have the workshop. It was a peaceful and very pretty location with great painting subject matter. I was glad we started in your studio the first day. I think that worked well to give everyone a chance to work out the kinks in their equipment setup. You gave plenty of attention to myself and the others in the class."

—Jon

08/18/2018

What Celia had to say about our first Paint Your Frame Plein Air class.

"The setting at Sylvandale was so conducive to getting the creative juices going. I appreciated that we started out in your studio and the basic instructions were good for a novice like me.

Also, I liked your method of teaching with a good balance of show and tell and plenty of time for us to experiment. It is a tribute to you as an instructor that I could see improvement in my work each day. Thank you for your patience and encouragement.

Looking forward to more classes with you.

—Celia

08/18/2018

Celia, Jon and Ralph painting the Big Thompson River landscape.

08/18/2018

Introduction to Fall Workshops

Between Loveland and Estes Park Colorado, nestled in the front range of the Rocky Mountains, is Sylvan Dale Ranch. This facility offers you the comforts of a western ranch setting surrounded by great places to paint. My previous students loved the dining experience and hanging out under the veranda overlooking the river. Yes, the facility is first rate but let’s talk about the changing seasons and plein air painting. Sometimes mother-nature is un-kind and when those moments occur we retreat into the ranch to finish the painting. . . continue reading

Between Loveland and Estes Park Colorado, nestled in the front range of the Rocky Mountains, is Sylvan Dale Ranch. This facility offers you the comforts of a w

05/19/2018

I'm so excited to be launching my new Plein Air Painting Classes, Paint Your Frame. Check out our website PaintYourFrame.com to see all the Plein Air Classes I'll be offering this year. My first is June 24-26th at Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch. We tested out the location with a few of my students. Look at the great work they did! There's just something about painting along the river. I'm offering beginner and experienced lessons. Bring a spouse, friend, family or your painting group. Enjoy the ranch and chef prepared meals. It's going to be a memorable three days of learning, fun and connecting. Come join us!