Tuesday, 21 February 2012 13:47

Residencies in National Parks

Written by  Steve Doherty
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Many of the national parks invite artists to be in residence, trading accommodations, working space and an exhibition for public programs offered free of charge to park visitors. Plein air painter Ron Spears will be the artist in residence at Zion National Park from May 7th through May 18th.

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Spears’ easel set up where he painted “Yuba River”

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“Yuba River,” oil, 9 x 12. Collection Greg Newbold

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“Arizona,” oil, 10 x 12. Collection the artist

Ron Spears will be painting around the park and documenting his experience in articles, photographs and videos that will be used as educational tools for students and future artists in residence. An exhibit of his work will be shown in the Park, at Zion’s museum space July 30 - August 17. In addition to being an avid plein air painter, Spears is an assistant professor in the Art and Design Department at Southern Utah University, in Cedar City Utah. He will be attending the 1st Annual PleinAir Convention & Expo in April. For more information, visit www.ronspears.com.
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“Oak Creek,” oil, 12 x 9. Collection the artist

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“Santa Fe,” oil, 12 x 9. Collection the artist
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6 comments

  • Comment Link Ann Stapp Thursday, 23 February 2012 20:56 posted by Ann Stapp

    What beautiful paintings! I love your work. And I can't wait to finish this message so I can check out your web site! I have a friend who did the residency in the Florida Everglades not long ago and loved it, so you will undoubtedly have a great experience.

  • Comment Link Pamela Geiger Thursday, 23 February 2012 10:25 posted by Pamela Geiger

    Your work is stunning, and what a treat to stay out in Nature and paint. Nothing elsa to concern you -- take a deep breath! I am going to follow your lead and enquire about residency in other National Parks. Is there a list, do you know? We live on our boat, so maybe I can find something along the shore ....

  • Comment Link Cindy Salaski Wednesday, 22 February 2012 20:38 posted by Cindy Salaski

    Found another great artist here thanks to Plein Air Magazine and Outdoor Painter! Awesome paintings, Ron!

  • Comment Link Prayong Deeying Wednesday, 22 February 2012 19:48 posted by Prayong Deeying

    Great job well done

  • Comment Link Jon Edmondo Wednesday, 22 February 2012 19:09 posted by Jon Edmondo

    Ron, Glad to hear about your residency! Have a blast and paint, paint, paint!

  • Comment Link Edyth ONeill Wednesday, 22 February 2012 18:56 posted by Edyth ONeill

    Just beautiful paintings! Thank you for sharing them.

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