Frederica Marshall, Japanese Sumi-e and Watercolor Painting Master Teacher and Fine Artist

FREDERICA MARSHALL - ART INSTRUCTOR

A joyous approach to creativity allows students of all ages to experience success and gain skills in their art creations.

Lightning Storm Cloud - Watercolor - Frederica Marshall

An exciting course to encourage and motivate those who have never painted, as well as those who wish to take full advantage of the medium's potential. This class will cover the use of materials, color, composition and perspective, tone and value, wash and resist techniques. Several special effects will be included as well. Subject matter will include landscape, still life, floral, and students' interests. Slide illustrated lectures, demonstrations, tutorial and group critiques will give insight and appreciation for the exciting possibilities of watercolor painting. Students may bring paintings created at home for critique.

SUMI-E BASICS: The Way of the Brush Series © Frederica Marshall

This workbook is written for children (ages 10+) and adults to learn the beautiful, mindful, active art of Sumi-e painting. Sumi-e Basics Workbook

"I have been fortunate in having many wonderful master painters as my teachers and I continue the tradition. This book shares the joy I feel in creating a flowing brush stroke and the delight in students' eyes as the bird in their mind appears on the paper. I hope you will learn from this book and contact me for future workshops so that we may enjoy painting Sumi-e together."
— Frederica Marshall

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Zen Garden 1 - Frederica Marshall INTRODUCTION TO SUMI-E ORIENTAL BRUSH PAINTING — This beginning-level workshop introduces you to traditional Oriental brush technique. No previous Sumi-e experience is necessary. “To produce a stream of wind at the tip of the brush” sums up the vitality and vigor of Sumi-e painting. “The Way of the Brush” uses unique materials, consisting of the Four Treasures: ink stick, grinding stone, bamboo brush and rice paper. The basic alphabet of brush strokes, composition, use of negative space, and Oriental perspective and philosophy will be introduced.

MID-LEVEL SUMI-E ORIENTAL BRUSH PAINTING — Advance your knowledge of Sumi-e with more in-depth discussions and demonstrations of this beautiful art form. This one-day class is a continuation of study from Level 1 ( Introduction to Sumi-e Painting is a required prerequisite ).

ADVANCED SUMI-E ORIENTAL BRUSH PAINTING — Advanced techniques and students' interests: i.e., landscape, animals, soft color flowers, calligraphy.

ONGOING WEEKLY CLASSES IN SUMI-E
Call for times and days (207) 348-2782

2008 WORKSHOPS IN MAINE Frederica Marshall's Art School 81 N. Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, Maine
Dates / Times	Class / Location / Registration
June 15 - August 2008 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. AGES 6-9 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. AGE 10 AND UP	ORIENTAL BRUSH PRINTING FOR CHILDREN Frederica Marshall's Art School — Join any time for one or more classes. Class fee is $15 per student Family Discount: $10 per student (materials supplied) To register: Please call 207.348.2782 to reserve a space. Info: info@fredericamarshall.com
3-day workshop 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. July 18, 19, 20, 2008 August 8, 9, 10, 2008	INTRODUCTION TO SUMI-E Frederica Marshall's Art School — This beginning-level workshop introduces you to traditional Oriental brush technique. No previous Sumi-e experience is necessary. Class fee is $300 (materials supplied) To register: Send $100 non-refundable deposit to: Frederica Marshall, 81 N. Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627 Info: info@fredericamarshall.com Lodging: www.deerislemaine.com
4-day workshop 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July 24, 25, 26, 27, 2008 August 14, 15, 16, 17, 2008	SUMI-E LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN MAINE Frederica Marshall's Art School — This workshop is for beginning to advanced Sumi-e painters. It is best if you have some Sumi-e experience. The Introduction 3-day workshop is recommended first. Class fee is $350 (materials supplied) To register: Send $100 non-refundable deposit to: Frederica Marshall, 81 N. Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627 Info: info@fredericamarshall.com Lodging: www.deerislemaine.com
1-day workshop 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. July 12, 2008 August 2, 2008	ZEN DANCE OF THE BRUSH Frederica Marshall's Art School — Enjoy a one day experience of Zen style painting, enso meditation, painting in harmony with your breath, dancing with a 5-foot tall brush on a 15-foot piece of paper. Class fee is $75 (materials supplied) To register: Please call 207.348.2782 to reserve a space. Info: info@fredericamarshall.com
3-day workshop 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. July 30, 31, August 1, 2008	MAINE IN WATERCOLOR Frederica Marshall's Art School — Plien air painting on the beautiful Deer Isle coast and work in the studio. Demos of skies, shore, boats, atmospheric effects will be presented. Class fee is $300 (bring your own watercolor supplies) To register: Send $100 non-refundable deposit to: Frederica Marshall, 81 N. Deer Isle Road, Deer Isle, ME 04627 Info: info@fredericamarshall.com Lodging: www.deerislemaine.com
2-day workshop 1:00. - 4:00 p.m. July 7, 8, 2008 August 19, 20, 2008	BEAUTIFUL BRUSH STROKES Asian Calligraphy Frederica Marshall's Art School — Introduction to Chinese and Japanese Calligraphy. Basic strokes, construction of characters, standard, grass, and Zen style letter in words and poems. Class fee is $95 (materials supplied) To register: Please call 207.348.2782 to reserve a space. Info: info@fredericamarshall.com Lodging: www.deerislemaine.com

FLORIDA 2009 Schedule
Class / Dates / Times	Location / Registration
3-day workshop February 20, 21, 22, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	SUMI-E WORKSHOP Dragons, waterfalls, and a Zen zoo. Location: Loveland Center, Venice, FL Class fee is $170 (materials supplied) To register: Contact Pam Haney Phone: 941.484.6477
1-day workshop February 15, 2009 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.	INTRODUCTION TO SUMI-E Beginner's workshop. Location: Venice, FL Class fee is $55 (materials supplied) To register: Contact Pam Haney Phone: 941.484.6477

CHINA 2009 Schedule
Class / Dates / Times	Location / Registration
May - June 2009 Sites include: Shanghai Guilin Yellow Mountain, Xian Dun Huang Hangshou Beijing	LANDSCAPE PAINTING IN CHINA with Frederica Marshall and Li Dongfeng Travel and paint watercolors and oriental brush painting with five master teachers. Imagine painting in a 600 year old city with a moon bridge over a lotus pond. This trip will be a visual delight for artists. We will paint the beautiful scenery and learn from three master painters in China as well as Frederica and Li. Frederica and Li will be your artistic guides, with local and National Chinese tour guides. For a detailed brochure, please contact Frederica 207.348.2781, info@fredericamarshall.com or Li Dongfeng 636.519.7625, sumitrip2004@yahoo.com Registration deadline is March 2009.