Upriver Landscapes
3 DAYS + 3 LOCATIONS ON THE DELAWARE
Narrowsburg NY | Cochecton NY | Callicoon NY
with Eric Jacobsen
PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS 3X3
JUNE 11–13; 10AM to 4PM daily
Eric Jacobsen, nationally recognized plein air artist and native of Maine, joins us for a unique Workshop Series: 3 Days at 3 Delaware River locations, each providing unique subject matter — from historic main streets to rock ledges and pristine river views — a tribute to the beauty of the Scenic Upper Delaware. Register for 3-Day Series $350. or Single Days at $125.
“The Neighbors,” by Eric JACOBSEN, oil on canvas
About the Workshop
UpRiver 3X Landscapes is a Plein AIr Workshop Series with guest artist Eric Jacobsen, where we’ll paint at three scenic locations on the Delaware River. Over the course of three days we’ll head north, beginning in the sweet little river town of Narrowsburg NY which has been receiving no small amount of press recently. From there we’ll move on to Butchie’s Organic Farm in Cochecton NY and then on to Callicoon. Each location provides a range of subject matter, from historic main street architecture, rock cliff formations and pristine shorelines that collectively attest to the the well-earned moniker, “Scenic Upper Delaware.”
Eric Jacobsen was a panelist on our FULL MOON ROUNDTABLE on Zoom last October (along with Jay BROOKS and Ben LUSSIER) and we’re delighted to host Eric this year for a LIVE workshop. A COLORIST in the true sense of the word, Eric’s work embodies a vitality and vibrancy in his approach to painting with energetic brushwork that is contagious.
Each day will begin with a one-hour demonstration with Eric, followed by a full day of painting on location, and a goal of 1-2 paintings each day. Register for 1X or all 3X sessions at a discounted rate.
AM SESSION, 10AM to 1PM —
One-hour demo; Alla prima landscape gestural sketches and color block-ins.
1-2 paintings each day, with 16 x 20 canvas or panels recommended
PM SESSION: 1PM to 4PM —
Further development of morning sketches painting towards a “finish”
Paint Local
Friday, June 11; Narrowsburg NY
PAINT: Main Street, the Flats, Narrowsburg Feed and Grain, Big Eddy, etc.
MEET: TBA for morning demo, 10AM
(Public parking behind Narrowsburg Post Office)Saturday, June 12; Butchie’s Organic, Cochecton NY
PAINT: Riverfront, outbuildings, animals, etc.
MEET: Butchie’s Organic parking, morning demo, 10AM
Address: 36 C Meyer Rd, Cochecton, NY 12726
This pristine tract of land on the Delaware waterfront was first farmed by settlers in the 1750s and is now operated by the Goodman’s of Butchie’s Organic Farms, offering a variety of vegetables and meats.Sunday, June 13; Callicoon NY
PAINT: Callicoon Depot and Main Street, historic River Town architecture
MEET: Callicoon Depot for morning demo, 10AM
Fees
Individual Sessions: $125.00
Full Series / Three Sessions: $350.00
Supplies
Materials list PDF click here
Stay Local
The Blue Fox Motel: Narrowsburg NYC; Two hours from NYC
Two hours drive/100 miles from New York City, this recently restored former canoe livery Route 97, is 5 minutes to Zane Grey Museum, 10 minutes to Narrowsburg and Cochecton NY and a stone’s throw from one of the most epic moments in music history, Woodstock. Experience Mother Nature at her best or discover the many quaint hamlets, great local restaurants and charming local makers shops.
Contact: +1 845-252-5200 or email: info@bluefoxmotel.com
Roebling Inn, Lackawaxen PA; Two hours from NYC
A unique Pocono getaway, this historic Bed and Breakfast on the Delaware River, down the road from Zane Grey Museum, caters to nature lovers, history buffs, fishermen, kayakers, hikers, cyclists, soul seekers and romantics. Highly recommended on Trip Advisor. 1870 Roebling Inn on the Delaware, 155 Scenic Dr, Lackawaxen PA 18435 Contact: JoAnn Jahn, email: joannjahn@ptd.net, Tel: 570.685.7900
SmokeyBelles: Cochecton NY; Two hours from NYC
A queer-friendly artist homestead in the Catskills with private woodlands and streams. Charming 2-bedroom house with loft, retro fixtures, wood stove, screened in porch, claw-foot tub. 4 acres of bucolic land facing a river, with hammocks, picnic tables, horseshoes, bacci, outdoor showers, and multiple fire pits. Also available are a Writer’s Cottage, Petite Cabine and camping with gear.
Contact: smokeybelles@gmail.com, Anie Stanley, proprietor/owner
Cancellation Policies
Cancellations : more than 1 weeks prior, 100% refundable, less processing
Cancellations : From 5 to 2 days prior, are refundable, less 50%
Cancellations : within 48 hours are non-refundable; or valid on another day or workshop
About the Artist
Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College, Wenham, MA in 1989 and studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT from 1991-1995. At the Lyme Academy he received training in the Beaux Arts tradition of drawing and painting from life.
Eric's true inspiration is the amazing beauty he sees in nature. As a true “Plein Air” painter, Eric takes his oils wherever he goes, setting up on site and working until his painting is finished.
"It is most important to me that my paintings convey a certain mood", Eric says. "I want them to be felt by the viewer without his or her having to analyze or think about them. As a general rule, I try to find strong compositions in nature and then paint the scene accurately while leaving out any extraneous details which would only busy up the painting and detract from the strength of the piece as a whole. My painting process consists of finding a painting site and setting up to paint for a couple of hours, or until the light has changed. For larger paintings, I will return on consecutive days at the same time, under similar lighting conditions to finish a piece."
Eric Jacobsen is a member of PAPA (Plein Air Painters of America) and a Signature Member of the American Impressionist Society (AIS). TO SEE MORE WORK, click here.
Recent Awards
2019 "Movalli Gold Metal", Rockport Art Association, National Plein Air, MA
2019 "Master Class Winner", Art Muse, February
2019 "Master Class Winner", Art Muse, March
2018 "Petite Artist's Choice", Olmstead Plein Air, Atlanta, GA
2017 "Finalist", Boldbrush, FASO, August
2017 "Honorable Mention", Rice Gallery of Fine Art Plein Air Show, Overland, KS
2017 "2nd Place"Pacific NW Plein Air, Maryhill Museum, WA
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Recent Exhibitions
2020
"While We Were Still...Flowers Bloomed", Turner Fine Art, Jackson, WY
"30th Anniversary Celebration", Mockingbird Gallery, Bend, OR
"Gibson, Jacobsen and Winegar", Kneeland Gallery, Ketchum, ID
2019
"National Plein Air Exhibition, Rockport Art Association, Rockport, MA;
"Art of the West", High Desert Museum, Bend, OR; “
A Painter's Devotion", Art on the Boulevard, Vancouver, WA
"Door County Plein Air", Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek, WI
"Three Man Show", Kneeland Gallery, Sun Valley, ID
2018
Cape Ann Plein Air, Cape Ann, MA
2018 Sonoma Plein Air, Sonoma, CA
Door County Plein Air, Peninsula School of Art, Fish Creek, WI
Olmstead Plein Air, Atlanta, GA
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