Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

Abstract Landscape Painter

Workshops & Retreats

2024 Retreat

Textured Tuscany – Capturing Italy in Textured Acrylics SOLD OUT

Artists will produce textured and expressive landscapes of the Italian countryside using acrylic paints and added acrylic textures.

Samantha’s knowledge on textural applications in both studio and plein air setting will have students painting in a method that offers more freedom than traditional oil applications and is more forgiving than watercolors.  Acrylic paints offer simple and easy clean up with water, and transportation within half a day of drying time. Artists will learn unique ways to get paint to stay workable longer, create emotive interpretations of a scene and playing with color to create the illusion of perspective.

Suitable for the painter with some acrylic experience but beginners are certainly welcome!

September 27 – October 4, 2024

for details on this all inclusive retreat visit Textured Italy

SOLD OUT

2025 Retreat

Colorful and Textured France – October 21 – 30, 2025

This 10-day all-inclusive creative journey will be hosted by Perigord Retreats and will be in the Dordogne and Lot regions of Southern France! A place full of exquisite beauty, fascinating history and endless inspiration! Come create with me in France!

I hope to experience/ achieve:   

I hope to see some very romantic French landscapes (water scenes, gardens) with students painting both on-site and in the studio. I would provide demos each day as well as one one-on-one assistance to artists on-site or in the studio.  

Painting style / How I teach   

I would like to offer a few in studio sessions on landscape simplification, color practice and texture practise with the students and then encourage artists to paint, sketch and interpret the scenes we visit with this knowledge.  

My techniques I will specifically cover:  

  • How to simplify the view 
  • The colors of France  
  • Adding in some texture for effect 
  • Texture tools 
  • The practice of many studies   

Also as part of my retreat experience, I will be providing the acrylic paints for the students so this is an added bonus!

EXCURSIONS INCLUDED

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INCLUDED IN YOUR RETREAT

  • Workshop instruction
  • Some supplies (will be specified closer to trip)
  • nine nights lodging
  • All meals except – 2 lunches & 1 dinner
  • All wine and beverages
  • Transport to and from Gourdon train station

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel costs / Airfare
  • Passport fees, photos and processing where applicable
  • Additional nights lodging
  • Travel insurance

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