2013Workshops with Amy Melious: Full Catalog

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The object isnt to make art,its to be in that wonderful state

which makes art inevitable.

-Robert Henri


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Greetings,

You have just stepped foot inside a wonderful world of visual possibilities.

I am bringing to the table many of the best and most unique aspects of what I havelearned, and what I love, about photographic artwork.

Ive taken care to design my offerings around techniques, and ways of approach that Ibelieve you are unlikely to find elsewhere or online. Every topic is the distillation of

my experience, packaged for you to take to nourish your own creative endeavors.

After 27 years of exploring life through the lens, the gifts only multiply. I feel that toshare what Ive learned, in addition to the images, is the most natural way of

expressing my gratitude. So, come. Enjoy an inspiring day devoted to your art.

Small group sessions insure each of you a very personal, focused learningopportunity.

The studio is just a few minutes drive from the village of Ganges, and short walkfrom lake St. Mary. It is a bright, quiet, spacious cabin in the trees, perfect for relaxed,creative gatherings.

It is my sincere pleasure to offer these workshops, and I believe this little studio, on

this special island, just might be one of the loveliest places on the planet.

Amy Melious

Spring 2013


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Acryl ic Photo TransfersAn all dayplayday in the studio!

There are many ways to get images onto surfaces these days.Acrylic transfers are a fun, alternative technique that is part skill, part creativity,and part serendipity.

Being a very hands-on method, no two will ever be alike.Working on variety of surfaces including wood, paper and fabrics, Ill show youmy own particular method, learned from trial and err.

After you get the hang of transferring images, you will also have the

opportunity to take it as far as you like, into the territory of mixed media. Thepossibilities are endless.

You will go home with hand made treasures, and an abundance of inspiration.

Ju ly 7 Sun. 10-5$145All materials are provided

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The Art of Bui lding a Body of WorkLearn the benefits of creating images in series, and how to go about it.Discover your strengths, and personal style, by learning how to identify bodies of work

that may already exist in your collection of images.

To become clear about the meaning and importance of a body of work is to have thepower of a compass that will point your way to a strong portfolio, which will in turnhelp you be understood and appreciated by your audience.

This workshop is a one day, jam packed info session. Take home handouts will help youbegin putting all that you learn into practice right away.

Workshop includes a private 1 hour follow-up consultation session.

Ju ly 14 Sun. 10-5$125Or: Private consultation only (no workshop): $50/hr

I have the world's largest collection of seashells. I keep it on all the beaches of the world... perhaps you've seen it.- Steven Wright.


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For Travel lers : Capturing ExperienceDuring this fun and inspiring info session you will have the opportunity to

enjoy a little armchair travel, while downloading my invaluable tips andtechniques for photographing trips.

Whether youd like to tell a story with your pictures- photo essay style, createa moving memory book, or a body of artwork to display or publish, I willshare practical advice that will help you come home with pictures that capture

the essence of your experience.

It doesnt matter if youre an amateur or professional, or how simple orelaborate your equipment is, to benefit from what Ive discovered on the

road, with my camera, over the past 30 years.

Put the handout youll receive on your next packing list!

June 2 Sun. 1-4July 6 Sat . 1-4$65

All the worlds a stage -Shakespeare


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Hand Painting Digita l Photographs

Learn to take your images to the next level, with the personal touch of your own hand.

Hand-painting is an inspiring and fun collaboration between artist and image. With thefirst few simple strokes, an image takes on greater depth, and the heart of the authorbegins to emerge.

In a relaxed, bright studio setting, over the course of two days, I will work with you,

step by step, and side by side, guiding you through the process of applying texture andcolor to digital photographs, using acrylic paints, pastels and pencils. Working in bothcolor and black & white prints, you will learn techniques such as accentuating lines,enhancing highlights, tinting large areas, and more.

Tips for selecting optimal printing surfaces for your images, handling and presentingyour finished artwork, and the option of using oil paints will be discussed.

You dont need prior painting experience to have a great experience in this workshop.

Ju ly 25-26 Thurs & Fr i 10-4$275 +hstAll art materials are supplied.You will be asked to bring work prints. Suggestions for selecting them will be given upon registration.

All levels welcome.6 participants per class.

Photo: Shari Macdonald

Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures. H.W. Beecher


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The Art of Personal HistoryIn this two day immersion, we will create photo based artworks, using personal photos,

letters, and other ephemera, that honor your personal history, explore relationships, orcelebrate experiences.

The process of creating these works is like having a beautiful conversation with theperson, place or memory that you choose to spend time with. Well be using acombination of digital and hand techniques to assemble your stories, so some

knowledge of Photoshop is necessary.

You might find answers to questions you didnt know you had, or discover new

questions. You may enjoy the blessing of laughter or tears. LIke following a trail of

crumbs, your creations will likely lead you down a path of beautiful discovery.

The treasures you take home, or choose to give away as a very special gift, are bound

to have a place of honor wherever they are displayed.

Ju ly 18 & 19 Thurs & Fr i 10-5$295


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The Origin of Expression: Photography as Meditat ionWe do not need to go find good images. The most impactful images come to us.

Through the quiet practice of simply showing up, and paying careful attention, wediscover that amazing images reveal themselves, and we are reminded of theinfiniteness of their source.

Topics of this one day workshop include:

o The act of photography as a meditative practice.o Looking at our images with the eyes of a student, in order to discover what they

are trying to teach us about ourselves.

oExplore the relationship between what you receive, and what you have to giveback to the world, through photographs.

Ju ly 12 Fr i . 10-5$125

If I knew where the good songs come from, Id go there more often. Leonard Cohen


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Creative Digita l Techniques: One on OneThese sessions are one answer to a question I get asked often, in reference to myaltered images: How do you do that?

Last years very first series of one on ones were a great success. Feedback was thatthe sessions aided each photographer in their desire to indulge their imagination,

and create work that was more polished, and truer to their visions.

Each participant receives a total of 6 hours of personal training in the creativePhotoshop techniques, tailored specifically to each photographers starting place,artistic goals, and learning style.

The important difference between most other wonderful image developing toolsout there and Photoshop, is that it is 100% customizable, making it possible to

create truly unique images. Its like cooking from scratch, offering the benefits of theprocess, as well as results that meet your taste exactly.

This very concentrated learning opportunity is like a short bridge between where

you are now, and where you might like to go next, with your work. The 6 hourswill be divided up into two or three sessions, according to personal preference and

experience level.

Practice tasks will be assigned to follow each session, and detailed notes will beprovided afterwards to use as an ongoing resource. A complimentary 1 hour follow

up for Q&A is included.Schedule:

By arrangement:

Between June 1 - August 1 , 2013*Limited number of sessions available.

$395 +hstAll levels welcome.

Sessions will take place at my Salt Spring studio, unless other arrangements are requested.

For sessions in other locations, or off island, additional fees may apply. Skype sessions arealso available.

There is at the back of every artists mind something like a pattern ond a type of architectureIt is athing like the landscape of his dreams; the sort of world he would like to make or in which he would liketo wander, the strange flora and fauna, his own secret planet- G.K. Chesterton


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Amy Mel ioushas been practicing the art of photography and hand-painting as a fulltime livelihood for over twenty five years. She is known for uniquely combining, digital,traditional, and hand processes resulting in evocative images, rich with depth, texture,and emotion. Amys work is published worldwide.

In addition to her artwork and teaching activities, Amys photographic career hasincluded portraiture, travel and documentary work, hand made stationery wholesaling,licensing, custom darkroom printing and commercial photography, food photography,and graphic design. She resides on Salt Spring Island.

Contact:Tel:

250-537-6120

Art blog:

www.amymelious.blogspot.com

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

www.grainofsand.com

P.O. Box 764Salt Spring Is land, BC V8K 2W3 Canada

Photo courtesy of Salt Springs amazing Shari Macdonald.


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SUMMER 2013 SCHEDULE: SALT SPRING ISLAND

June 2 Sun 1pm-4pm For Travel lers $65Ju ly 6 Thurs 1pm-4pm For Travel lers $65Ju ly 7 Sun10am-5pm Acryl ic Transfers $145Ju ly 12 Fr i 10am-5pm Origin of Experience $125Ju ly 14 Sun 10am-5pm Body of Work $125Ju ly 18 & 19 Th-Fr i /10-5 Art of Personal History $295Ju ly 25 & 26 Th-Fr i /10-4 Hand Paint ing $275June 1 August 1 : Creat ive Photoshop:6hrs Private Train ing $275By Arrangement: Pr ivate instruct ion orconsultat ion by the hour or

day. Min $50/hr. to $125/hr.

October 7-15 Jo in me in SPAIN! $3390More detai ls :www.f lavourofspain .net


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