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Total Landscape

Total Landscape

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The Total Landscape presents different methods of representing the landscape, including painting en plein air, scaling up in the studio, working from memory and imagination. We also touch on the use of photo references, video references and digital manipulation of the landscape image. The instruction is based in historical traditions, including the history of technical evolution.

En Plein Air Sessions are held in the greater Seattle area, including Snoqualmie Valley, Snohomish Valley, Eastside, Pioneer Square, Washington Park Arboretum, Discovery Park, etc. Plein air sites are selected based on aesthetic interest and relative convenience.

Studio Sessions are held via interactive Zoom sessions and limited occupancy live studio demo.
  • Times
    Times: This class meets from approx. mid-April to approx. mid-November, depending on weather conditions. Class times are 10 AM to 2:30 PM on either Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Alternate days may also be offered if weather is inclement on designated class days.
  • Equipment & Materials
    Equipment & Materials: Session fees do not cover the cost of equipment and painting materials, including easels or other required items
  • Cancellation
    Cancellation: Classes are scheduled based on the number of students enrolled. If insufficient enrollment results in a full cancellation, then a full refund will be made.
  • First Time Signup
    First Time Signup: Discounts are available for either first time students or for students that have not been in class for two years or more. If either of these apply to you, please enter the coupon code listed below into the shopping cart coupon field, then click apply to receive your discount.
  • Enrolled Student Discount
    Enrolled Student Discount: Students that are already enrolled and have remaining session credits will also receive a discount automatically, if they are logged in when they make the purchase.
  • Refund Policy
    Refund Policy for Plein Air Classes: Refunds are not available for any other reason than full cancellation of class.
  • Subscriptions
    Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions are available. Inquire via the SUBSCRIPTIONS sidebar link. There are three offerings: OGC Only; OGC + Studio Demo, and THE WHOLE SHEBANG, which includes Plein Air sessions, Studio Demo sessions and Online Group Critique sessions.
  • Pricing
    Pricing: Session Credits are available in packages of 5, 10, 16 or 32. En Plein Air sessions are 2 session credits, Studio Demos and Online Group Critique sessions are 1 session credit. Your 'wallet' of session credits is incremented for only the classes that you take, and remaining session credits carry over to the following year.
En Plein Air session = 2 session credits
Studio Demos = 1 session credit

Session Credits can be purchased in various packages of 5, 10, 16 and 32. Click on the link in the sidebar, or on the wallet icon above.
Once signed up, you will receive an email with details about the class and login information for the website.
All enrollments, including Total Landscape, Online Group Critiques and Private Critiques come with access to private, password protected web pages that present resources for artists. These resources include recommended reading, materials lists, recommended apps, hundreds of artists' quotes, shop talk and links. These resources are revised and added to on a regular basis.

Online Group Critiques

Online Group Critiques

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Online Group Critiques are held every Tuesday at 4 PM PST. They begin with individual critiques of submitted works, sometimes with visual aids or source comparisons. The critique is followed with a special topic discussion of technical or art historical material. This includes an extensive slide show. Occasionally the special topic may include live, in-studio demonstration.
  • Archives
    Archives: The critiques utilize the Zoom app and private, password accessible webpages. The web pages serve to aid the presentation and critique, and are archived along with a recording of the complete session. Currently there are over 100 hours of archived material, accessible by all participants enrolled in the program.
  • Single Sessions
    Single Sessions: Single sessions are availabel via Venmo for $35 per session. Payment must be made in advance in order to receive the zoomlink. You can find me on Venmo as William Elston or username @jacquesboot. Single session participants do not have access to the archives.
  • Subscriptions
    Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions are available. Inquire via the SUBSCRIPTIONS sidebar link. There are three offerings: OGC Only; OGC + Studio Demo, and THE WHOLE SHEBANG, which includes Plein Air sessions, Studio Demo sessions and Online Group Critique sessions.
  • Pricing
    Pricing: Session Credits are available in packages of 5, 10, 16 or 32. En Plein Air sessions are 2 session credits, Studio Demos and Online Group Critique sessions are 1 session credit. Your 'wallet' of session credits is incremented for only the classes that you take, and remaining session credits carry over to the following year.