"Capturing the Essence"
Winter Wildlife Art Workshop 2011
February 3 - 6, 2011
 Led by Julie T. Chapman
in conjunction with the Triple D Game Farm


Triple D red fox  - photo by Julie T. Chapman (c) 2007


"Winter Poem" - 24 x 26 - Julie T. Chapman (c) 2006

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

  • Getting INCREDIBLE reference material (photographs and sketches) of spectacular predators AND colorful horses in a beautiful winter setting
  • With instruction and critique from nationally recognized, award-winning wildlife artist Julie T. Chapman - 

THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!! -- MAXIMUM 10 PARTICIPANTS!!
** ALL LEVELS WELCOME **

This is one of the ONLY workshops of its kind -- where you spend 4 full days photographing and sketching/painting gorgeous animals under the tutelage of an accomplished animal artist!
About the workshop:

We will:

  • Spend each morning photographing Triple D's gorgeous animals in natural compounds
  • Have several short lectures on topics of group interest
  • Develop our drawing skills with study sketches
  • Paint and/or draw every day

For more information on what a typical workshop day is like and what you'll need: An example detailed schedule
 
About Julie T. Chapman

Visit Julie's website

 I am a self-taught artist specializing in wildlife; I've won many prestigious awards for my work (including the 2002 Arts for the Parks Grand Prize and the Society of Animal Artists Award of Excellence), and my work is being collected by museums and art aficionados all over America. Unlike many wildlife artists who focus on highly detailed 'photo-realist' paintings, I have an original style that incorporates both impressionist and expressionist influences. I will be coaching you on drawing and expression, and we will be focused on a highly interactive experience for critiques and discussions.
 
About Triple D Game Farm

Visit the Triple D website

 Triple D Game Farm has been working with professional photographers for decades; whenever you see a postcard or calendar image with spectacular close-up photographs of North American predators, chances are good the picture was taken with Triple D. Triple D staff will be working with the animals to offer us natural behaviors in large open compounds with natural settings. The staff is informal and easy to work with, and the animals are gorgeous!
   
DATES: Thursday, February 3 through Sunday, February 6, 2011
 
LOCATION: Beautiful Kalispell, Montana
On the doorstep of Glacier National Park! Although the main road through Glacier, the Going to the Sun Road, is closed to driving in winter, you can go partway in via car and snowshoe or ski further in a beautiful, silent winter wonderland.
- Learn more about Glacier
- Find out about lodging and camping in Glacier
 
TUITION: $1500 $1200
includes snacks and lunch. This is a HUGE discount off Triple D's normal rates - over the course of the 4 days we will be working with $3000+ worth of Triple D animals! And, gosh, there's the invaluable access to me. 
 
REGISTRATION: $300 nonrefundable deposit to hold your space, with balance due by Dec 1, 2010.
- If reserving by credit card, call Triple D at 406-755-9653
- If reserving by check, mail me directly at 20900 Whitetail Ridge Rd, Huson, MT 59846.

(If you have artist- or workshop-related questions, call me at 406-626-4586, or email me)
 
LODGING: There are several motels not far from the game farm, including the Kalispell Travelodge and a new Holiday Inn Express that's very close to Triple D.

There is also a lovely cabin on the Triple D property for "bunkhouse" style lodging, with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Past participants have found that, with many of us staying in the cabin, we develop a unique and wonderful "art camp" experience.

Daily painting/critique sessions will be held at the Triple D conference room.
 
DETAILED SCHEDULE A sample schedule.
IMPORTANT NOTE: our schedule will be flexible depending on filming conditions, animal condition, and participant desires. We will be working outdoors part of each day for photography.