ARTISTS
Art of Modeling offers a variety of figure drawing opportunities to the local art community. All skill levels are invited to participate and no prior experience is necessary to join in. If you are new to figure drawing, we suggest you review our Artist Code of Conduct for proper classroom/studio etiquette.
FIGURE DRAWING RETREATS
JOIN US IN JAMAICA!
7 Days April 21-27, 2024
trip price: $5,999*
The Art of Modeling Figure Drawing Retreat is an all-inclusive travel opportunity rich with arts and culture for Boulder area artists who want to immerse themselves in figurative art-making amongst tropical Plein air scenes brimming with colorful Jamaican culture.
The details will all be arranged and coordinated by AOM Founder Ellen Allen and her husband Dr. Patrick Allen who was born and raised in Jamaica and has lived in Boulder for nearly 30 years. Patrick and Ellen are part owners of a family farmland in the parish of Saint Thomas located in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. They also have a large number of Jamaican family members still living in various parts of the island.
April is one of the least rainiest months, with an average temperature of 70-84 degrees.
*a minimum of 6 people must register to confirm this trip
The retreat, includes:
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Beach front Ocho Rios, Jamaica hotel stay, with pool
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Authentic local cuisine meal plan with unlimited drinks
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Nonstop round trip air travel between Denver and Jamaica
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Ground transportation between airport and hotel
and features:
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Three hours each day of figure drawing that will feature ten fine arts models in all; two unique Jamaican models (one male, one female) per day for five days in a row. The models will be both nude and island costumed. There will be a mixture of both an indoor staged venue and an outdoor tropical Plein air backdrop for the drawing sessions, (weather permitting).
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Visits to Jamaican art museums, such as:
Plus! Guided excursions to:
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Tour points west to Negril
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Tour points east to Port Antonio
Tour rural art districts for street food, freshly picked organic fruits & vegetables, music, fashion and culture of the Jamaican people
*Art supplies may be purchased in Kingston, at Art Centre Limited