Guest Speaker: |
| Seymour Simmons, Winthrop University |
Event Info: |
| Tuesday, February 16 |
| 7:00PM — social time |
| 7:30PM — program |
CAL is proud to present Seymour Simmons as our program speaker on Tuesday February 16th at 7:30 pm. This lecture for artists of all levels will consider the benefits as well as the challenges of painting plein air (outdoor) on location. Topics covered will include strategies for identifying and developing successful compositions, as well as practical tips for making the activity enjoyable and rewarding, such as: planning and preparation, media and materials, travel needs, etc. In the process, Mr. Simmons will show a slide program from his own work from France and the United States and from more than 25 years of teaching painting groups in France. At a date soon to be determined, Mr. Simmons will lead a workshop for us “en Plein Air”.
About Our Speaker
Seymour Simmons III is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Design at Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC. He received a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in printmaking from Colorado State University, as well as Masters and Doctorate degrees from Harvard University where he focused on art education and the education of artists. He has been an exhibiting artist, illustrator, and portraitist for over thirty years with exhibitions and commissions in Colorado, New England, and the Carolinas. In addition, he is co-author of Drawing: The Creative Process, Simon and Schuster, 1977.
Mr. Simmons prefers drawing media, watercolor and gouache, although he has recently begun working in oils. In terms of subject matter, he focuses on landscape, interiors, figures, and portraits. Many of his paintings are made during summers in the French Jura mountains on the border of France and Switzerland. With its endlessly varied terrain — rugged cliffs, forested valleys, and plateaus dotted with centuries-old villages and farms — the Jura provides an endlessly challenging landscape. Simmons’ paintings, done primarily on location, celebrate the beauty of the environment and invite reflection on the interdependence of man and nature.
Painting and Photography in France
Led by Seymour and Martine Simmons
Artists of all levels are invited to participate in a unique experience painting and photographing in France, while being immersed in the beauty of French life and culture. This year’s course can be taken for one, two, or three weeks, (June 23 thru July 15) and includes visits to three unique and inspiring locations: Normandy, Paris, and the French Jura mountains near Geneva, Switzerland. Seymour Simmons, Associate Professor of Fine Arts at Winthrop University, will teach drawing and painting. Professional photographer, Terry Roueche, will teach photography. Professor Ross Duffin of Case Western Reserve will guide us through the art and music of France, and Martine Simmons will share her knowledge and love of French cuisine and language.
For more information, visit our website (www.FrancePhotoandPainting.com) or e-mail: martinesimmons@gmail.com or phone (803) 366-5749. There are a few spots left for this wonderful trip!