TRANSFORMATION
Summer Online Painting Intensive
July 4 - Aug 1, 2020
Be a part of the first Online Painting Intensive offered by Amanda Sage,
guest teachers Timea Tallian, Joe Bob Merritt,
and assistant Alecia Sacred Heart.
Based on Amanda’s popular painting workshops ‘Painting with Light’ & ‘Mixtek Mystics’,
this online course will be an evolution, bridging worlds with a digital platform
to include more artists than ever before.
All levels of experience are invited to join, you just have to be curious and willing :)
This Workshop is a collaboration with the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art and is an alternative
to the cancelations of the Spring & Summer Seminars 2020 in Italy.
We are offering this intensive to help recover the losses that are a result of the pandemic.
A journey of transformation awaits as participants are guided from the beginning of a painting
through completion, following a step-by-step process based on the Mischtechnik in acrylic and oil.
(Beginners are advised to just work in acrylic.)
The Mischtechnik is a method of developing a painting in layers,
traditionally using egg tempera and oil paint. Originating in the early Renaissance with artists
such as Heironymus Bosch it was reinterpreted by the Austrian artist Ernst Fuchs in the 1950’s
and was influential in seeding the contemporary Visionary Art movement with its fascinating expression of light.
Amanda has developed a practical system that offers a variety of techniques and perspectives
that will change the way you see, and empower you to go deeper into the image.
"We will transform as we dive into the shadows to reveal the light...
As we return to color we dive back into the depths, ever spiraling onward in time,
asking questions and experimenting on the rollercoaster of creativity."
In addition to the step by step painting journey, a variety of lectures will be offered by
Timea Tallian on the Mischtechnik and Materials in painting,
Joe Bob Merritt on the deeper meaning of what it is to be an Artist now
and Amanda Sage on the business of Art.
The theme that will thread throughout the workshop is ‘Transformation 2020.’
Humanity is in great transition and art is a powerful tool for communication.
What do you want to transform?
What is your most authentic prayer?
What vision wants to come through you at this time?
As a special guest, Florence Ménard co-founder of the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art
will lead an inner journey on this theme,
to help you answer these questions and develop imagery for the painting.
"Making Art is not something that is only limited
to painting, drawing, sculpture…
it is a WAY of life, a perspective, a lens through which
we have the choice to live in this life."
Full course attendees will have access to a FB Group dedicated to this journey
as well as weekly group reviews with Amanda where paintings and drawings will be discussed
based on select submissions from participants.
An exhibition of the final works will be presented in a public online exhibition
and event on August 1st.
Single passes will be available for the lectures with Joe Bob Merritt, Timea Tallian
and on the Business of Art with Amanda Sage for $30 each.
PRICE:
$400 USD - full course includes:
$400 USD - full course includes:
- 17 live sessions with playback option
- 42 hrs of Live Workshop time
- 4x Group Reviews (participants apply for review via google form)
- FB dedicated Group
- Participants are encouraged to Introduce themselves, share progress shots, interact, ask questions.
- Playback of each segment available right after each session.
- Exhibition of completed works on Aug 1st.
*FULL REFUNDS only AVAILABLE UNTIL July 4th, 2020*
REGISTRATION is now CLOSED
We intend to do another month long intensive potentially in November.
Details TBA
for more info and to be notified email: [email protected]
You can find the Suggested Materials List HERE
All classes will be held on Zoom.
If you are new to Zoom, it is very user friendly and you can find multiple tutorials on their website.
It is encouraged to participate in the live classes as questions will be addressed via the chat
and creating together is encouraging and fulfilling!
All classes will be held on Zoom.
If you are new to Zoom, it is very user friendly and you can find multiple tutorials on their website.
It is encouraged to participate in the live classes as questions will be addressed via the chat
and creating together is encouraging and fulfilling!
Please follow this link to:
REGISTER for LECTURES
(All Students that purchase the Full Workshop pass have automatic access to these lectures.)
Payment links below:
$30 USD - for Mon. & Wed. Lectures - *more info on Lectures at bottom of page.
- Playback of selected segments available for 3 months right after each session.
July 6, Monday
10 - 12pm - Lecture/ Transformation with Joe Bob Merritt - 2hr
10 - 12pm - Lecture/ Transformation with Joe Bob Merritt - 2hr
July 8, Wednesday
10 - 12pm - Lecture/ The Mischtechnik - Materials Review with Timea Tallian - 2hr
10 - 12pm - Lecture/ The Mischtechnik - Materials Review with Timea Tallian - 2hr
July 15, Wednesday
10 - 12pm - Lecture/ Alchemy of Paint with Timea Tallian - 2hr
10 - 12pm - Lecture/ Alchemy of Paint with Timea Tallian - 2hr
July 22, Wednesday
10 - 12pm - Lecture on Business of Art - Amanda - 2hr
10 - 12pm - Lecture on Business of Art - Amanda - 2hr
*All participants have access to personal consultations by appointment with Amanda.
30min $55 by application Mon/Tue/Wed. July 6-29th, 2020
SCHEDULE
in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
Timezone Breakdown
Los Angeles PDT 8am-11am / 12pm-3pm / 10am-12pm
Denver MDT 9am-12am / 1pm-4pm / 11am-1pm
New York EDT 11am-2pm / 3pm-6pm / 1pm-3pm
Vienna CDT 5pm-8pm / 9pm-12am / 7pm-9pm
Sydney AEST 1am-4am/ 5am-8am / 3am-5am
July 4, Saturday
8am - 11am - Introduction to Course:
Presentation on Theme & History of Visionary Art & Mischtechnik with Amanda,
followed by a Guided Journey with Florence Ménard.
12pm - 3pm Composition & Drawing with Amanda
July 6, Monday
10am - 12pm - Art-Work and the Territory of Resistance with Joe Bob Merritt - 2hr
July 8, Wednesday
10am - 12pm - Lecture/ The Mischtechnik - Materials Review with Timea Tallian - 2hr
July 9, Thursday
10am - 12pm - Group Review with Amanda - 2hr
July 11, Saturday
8am - 11am - Transferring Drawing & Imprimatura/ Decalcomania with Amanda
12pm - 3pm - Underpainting in acrylic & casein with Amanda
July 15, Wednesday
10am - 12pm - Lecture/ Alchemy of Paint with Timea Tallian - 2hr
July 16, Thursday
10am - 12pm - Group Review with Amanda - 2hr
July 18, Saturday
8am - 11am - Glazing & Color in Acrylic & Oil with Amanda
12pm - 3pm - 2nd Underpainting & Process Presentation with Amanda
July 22, Wednesday
10am - 12pm - Lecture on Business of Art with Amanda - 2hr
July 23, Thursday
10am - 12pm - Group Review with Amanda - 2hr
July 25, Saturday
8am - 11am - Local Glazing
12pm - 3pm - Alla Prima Acrylic Painting & Oil Painting with Amanda
July 29, Wednesday
10 - 2pm PDT - Finishing a Painting presentation & demo & Group Review
July 30, Thursday
10 - 1pm - Final Group Review
Aug. 1st, Saturday
10 - 1pm - Closing Circle focused on the evocation of the Art Spirit.
Sept. 26, Saturday
Opening Event of the Class Exhibition Online
FACILITATORS
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Amanda Sage
is an artist driven to reveal art’s critical role in spiritual transformation. A celebrated visionary artist, she is a citizen of the world, exhibiting in galleries, art fairs and festivals, as well as lecturing and teaching worldwide at places such as the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors in New York, Paradise One in Australia and the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art in Austria. After studying with Michael Fuchs as an apprentice for 2 years in Austria she then became a painting assistant to Ernst Fuchs for 10 years. She has been painting in the Mischtechnik for over 20 years and has developed her own way of expressing and sharing it through over 10 years of teaching. https://www.amandasage.com/workshops.html |
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Joe Bob Merritt
is a painter, poet and visionary architect making meaning in the material world. Through his teachings he explores a series of teaching ideas focused around the study of the self that weave harmoniously with the practice of arting. Based on his extensive study of the 4th Way, his unique perspective offers tools for becoming a more conscious human being. http://josephrobertmerritt.com/ 
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Timea Tallian
is an artist, art conservator, art historian and scientist specialized in Old Masters techniques and materials. After earning a MA at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna and a MPhil at the Royal College of Art in London, she worked for International auction houses and museums. In 2011 she studied with Amanda Sage, Maura Holden and Andrew Gonzalez at the Visions in the Mischtechnik Seminar in Torri Superiore. Transformed through the experience she quit her old life and started on a new artistic path. Beside teaching at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art she also worked two years as an assistant to Ernst Fuchs. http://timeatallian.com/ |
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Florence Ménard
is co-founder with her husband Laurence Caruana of the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art and leads her version of “Inner Journeying” as learned from artists Kevin Campeau and Roel Crabbe to help students in their journey of discovering the image. This method helps them dive deep into their own inner world, discovering the images that are deep inside their heart, in the „non-ordinary world“ and bringing them back into this „ordinary world“. Ménard started painting at 41, and always encourages people to try it out and believe in themselves. academyofvisionaryart.com |
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Alecia Sacred Heart
is an international visionary artist, Administrative Coordinator at the Vienna Academy of Visionary Art, and an Engineer of the Vision Train. Her passions are painting prayers, activism through art, and supporting fellow artists to realize their great importance in the world today. www.instagram.com/alecia_sacredheart 
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LECTURE DESCRIPTIONS
July 6, Mon. - Art-Work and the Territory of Resistance - Lecture by Joe Bob Merritt - 2hr
"In this presentation, I will describe the Territory of Resistance. I will draw a map that one may use to understand the Territory, its inhabitants, their origins, their qualities and functions in relation to Art-Work.
With this map in hand, I trust that the artist’s ability to express aliveness will expand. My hope is that the artist will become freer to receive, perceive, and articulate ideas of value with greater clarity and affect.
I will argue that the creation of an artifact is secondary to the primary aim of Art-Work. The primary aim is to develop artistry which is synonymous with aliveness. Little progress can be made towards this aim without transformation of resistance and certainly no transformation is possible if one can not see what resistance actually is.
The Territory of Resistance is knowable. The knowledge of “it”... sets one free to art."
July 8, Wed. - The Mischtechnik - Materials Review with Timea Tallian - 2hr
Timea is going to talk about the origins of the Mischtechnik and will introduce different variations used for instance by Ernst Fuchs, Rudolf Hausner, Mati Klarwein and Robert Venosa. The aim of this lecture is to explore the materials and techniques involved and to understand why the Mischtechnik has been used by Visionary artists in particular. She also points out various pitfalls and gives specialist advice how to avoid them.
July 15, Wed. - Alchemy of Paint - Timea - 2hr
This lecture dives deeply into the artist materials. It is not only about pigments, painting media and solvents in general. It aims to empower artists to truly understand the materials they are working with, to modify them and apply them effectively. Art Materials often contain harmful substances, Timea explains how they can be used in a safe and informed way. She further will show some tips and tricks besides giving some practical demonstrations.
July 22, Wed. - The Business of Art with Amanda Sage
Based on 20 years of making a living as an artist, Amanda will take the participants on a journey of basic business guidelines, while illustrating the journey with her own story.
July 6, Mon. - Art-Work and the Territory of Resistance - Lecture by Joe Bob Merritt - 2hr
"In this presentation, I will describe the Territory of Resistance. I will draw a map that one may use to understand the Territory, its inhabitants, their origins, their qualities and functions in relation to Art-Work.
With this map in hand, I trust that the artist’s ability to express aliveness will expand. My hope is that the artist will become freer to receive, perceive, and articulate ideas of value with greater clarity and affect.
I will argue that the creation of an artifact is secondary to the primary aim of Art-Work. The primary aim is to develop artistry which is synonymous with aliveness. Little progress can be made towards this aim without transformation of resistance and certainly no transformation is possible if one can not see what resistance actually is.
The Territory of Resistance is knowable. The knowledge of “it”... sets one free to art."
July 8, Wed. - The Mischtechnik - Materials Review with Timea Tallian - 2hr
Timea is going to talk about the origins of the Mischtechnik and will introduce different variations used for instance by Ernst Fuchs, Rudolf Hausner, Mati Klarwein and Robert Venosa. The aim of this lecture is to explore the materials and techniques involved and to understand why the Mischtechnik has been used by Visionary artists in particular. She also points out various pitfalls and gives specialist advice how to avoid them.
July 15, Wed. - Alchemy of Paint - Timea - 2hr
This lecture dives deeply into the artist materials. It is not only about pigments, painting media and solvents in general. It aims to empower artists to truly understand the materials they are working with, to modify them and apply them effectively. Art Materials often contain harmful substances, Timea explains how they can be used in a safe and informed way. She further will show some tips and tricks besides giving some practical demonstrations.
July 22, Wed. - The Business of Art with Amanda Sage
Based on 20 years of making a living as an artist, Amanda will take the participants on a journey of basic business guidelines, while illustrating the journey with her own story.