Jon Redmond
(3 Day Still Life workshop.
White Mountains. Tamworth, NH
April 14 - 16, 2025
Still life in oil by Jon Redmond.
JON REDMOND
3 Day Still life workshop
April 14 -16, 2025
WHite Mountains, NH
The Preserve at Chocorua,Tamworth, NH (Limit 16)
* Workshop Only: $450
* All Inclusive Packages with accommodations and all meals at the Inn and / or cottage upgrade sold seperate. See details below).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Learn to paint still life forms in space poetically, using value, color, design and expressive brush work. Jon will make sense of the complexities of your oil painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting how we see. A special emphasis will be placed on the use of transparent and opaque pigments and how these relate to our perception of light. We will work indoors in a two story art barn on the property of a 26 acre New Hampshire farmland in the White mountains. Jon will give demonstrations on the use of the under painting, the importance of “lost and found” form, and explanations of direct and indirect oil techniques. Intense personal instruction will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of various artists (both contemporary and historical). All levels and mediums are welcome but the emphasis will be on oil.
Jon will typically demonstrate for the first three hours, then we will break for lunch. After lunch Jon will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels. The workshop will be from 9 - 4pm daily.
The setting for this workshop is exceptional. Breath fresh mountain air in the foothills of the White Mountains on our three day, painting get away in Tamworth, New Hampshire. We will gather at the studio art barn but be sure and make time to explore Mount Chocorua, nearby historic farms and of course, our Inn, on a 26 acre farmland preserve in the literal shadowy footsteps of Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, John Frederick Kensett, Jasper Francis Cropsey, Sanford Gifford and many others from the 19th century, historic White Mountain School. The Preserve offers an excellent respite from everyday life and has an exceptional chef, a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, perfect for an early spring evening gathering to talk shop and learn about the history of the White mountain artist.
Supply list, Itinerary and accommodations info below.
REGISTER:
Step 1: Reserve workshop only: $450
Register: Call Todd Bonita: (603) 819-9100
Email: [email protected]
* (Deposit of $200 to hold your space, Balance collected at workshop or mailed earlier if you wish)
* Checks made out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita,
28 McShane Ave,
Greenland, NH 03840
Please write: "Jon Redmond workshop" in the memo on the check).
* Credit Cards or Pay Pay add 4%
* Cash for teachers pet.
* Venmo: @Todd-Bonita
Step 2: Reserve Accommodations:
All Inclusive accommodation Packages: (Contact Mary ar the Preserve at Chocorua: (603) 323 - 8333
* 2 Nights accommodations with private bath in the well appointed, cozy INN.
* Optional private or shared cozy cottage upgrade.
* All meals, snacks, drinks
* Spirits / cocktail evening
* Non-workshop guest / spouse welcome.
* Contact Mary at the Preserve for details, bookings reservations ; (603) 323 - 8333
*You do not have to stay at the Preserve to attend the workshop but we highly reccommend.
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* Accommodations
* Itinerary
* Supply list
* Frequently Asked Questions
3 Day Still life workshop
April 14 -16, 2025
WHite Mountains, NH
The Preserve at Chocorua,Tamworth, NH (Limit 16)
* Workshop Only: $450
* All Inclusive Packages with accommodations and all meals at the Inn and / or cottage upgrade sold seperate. See details below).
Call Todd to register (603) 819-9100
Email Todd: [email protected]
Learn to paint still life forms in space poetically, using value, color, design and expressive brush work. Jon will make sense of the complexities of your oil painting materials and how best to use them for interpreting how we see. A special emphasis will be placed on the use of transparent and opaque pigments and how these relate to our perception of light. We will work indoors in a two story art barn on the property of a 26 acre New Hampshire farmland in the White mountains. Jon will give demonstrations on the use of the under painting, the importance of “lost and found” form, and explanations of direct and indirect oil techniques. Intense personal instruction will be augmented with talks about the materials and the working methods of various artists (both contemporary and historical). All levels and mediums are welcome but the emphasis will be on oil.
Jon will typically demonstrate for the first three hours, then we will break for lunch. After lunch Jon will spend the remainder of the day assisting students at their easels. The workshop will be from 9 - 4pm daily.
The setting for this workshop is exceptional. Breath fresh mountain air in the foothills of the White Mountains on our three day, painting get away in Tamworth, New Hampshire. We will gather at the studio art barn but be sure and make time to explore Mount Chocorua, nearby historic farms and of course, our Inn, on a 26 acre farmland preserve in the literal shadowy footsteps of Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, John Frederick Kensett, Jasper Francis Cropsey, Sanford Gifford and many others from the 19th century, historic White Mountain School. The Preserve offers an excellent respite from everyday life and has an exceptional chef, a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, perfect for an early spring evening gathering to talk shop and learn about the history of the White mountain artist.
Supply list, Itinerary and accommodations info below.
REGISTER:
Step 1: Reserve workshop only: $450
Register: Call Todd Bonita: (603) 819-9100
Email: [email protected]
* (Deposit of $200 to hold your space, Balance collected at workshop or mailed earlier if you wish)
* Checks made out to Todd Bonita and mailed to:
Todd Bonita,
28 McShane Ave,
Greenland, NH 03840
Please write: "Jon Redmond workshop" in the memo on the check).
* Credit Cards or Pay Pay add 4%
* Cash for teachers pet.
* Venmo: @Todd-Bonita
Step 2: Reserve Accommodations:
All Inclusive accommodation Packages: (Contact Mary ar the Preserve at Chocorua: (603) 323 - 8333
* 2 Nights accommodations with private bath in the well appointed, cozy INN.
* Optional private or shared cozy cottage upgrade.
* All meals, snacks, drinks
* Spirits / cocktail evening
* Non-workshop guest / spouse welcome.
* Contact Mary at the Preserve for details, bookings reservations ; (603) 323 - 8333
*You do not have to stay at the Preserve to attend the workshop but we highly reccommend.
SCROLL BELOW for
* Accommodations
* Itinerary
* Supply list
* Frequently Asked Questions
ACCOMMODATIONS
The Preserve at Chocorua
a picturesque White Mountain estate tucked away in the historic town of Tamworth, New Hampshire. The Preserve is a unique property that lends itself to taking it easy, letting time slowly drift by as you reflect on the nostalgia of days gone by. The Preserve was among the earliest farms to open its doors and was known as "Hayford's in the Fields" in the 1890's. It is our intent to extend a warm welcome to all those who choose to host their event with us. We hope you enjoy this exquisite property and form everlasting memories as you celebrate your joyous occasion.
Although our historical past runs deep, we have committed to improving our future by promoting green and sustainable events that produce the smallest carbon footprint as possible. Please take a look at all this wonderful estate has to offer.
26 ACRES OF UNTOUCHED NATURAL BEAUTY. EACH SEASON WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE CHARACTER. "OFFER YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS A RESPITE FROM EVERYDAY LIFE WITH OUR GRACIOUS & HISTORIC SETTING"
The Barn - Accommodates 225+ guests with a dance floor. Heated & air conditioned. Our new beautifully inspired, state of the art barn had just been completed. A Timber Peg Frame paired with modern light fixtures and finishes make this barn anything but rustic.
The Sap House - A quintessential New England Maple Sugar shack with endless uses. Host an intimate ceremony, stage with stately furniture for a lounge feel, or host an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour. Custom uses for your event are endless.
Ice Pavilion - Being constructed on the foundation of the old "ice house" this pavilion is a covered open air space complete with outdoor hearth stone fireplace, bricked hardscape, and bistro lighting. Pure perfection for your cocktail reception, ceremony, or for sitting fireside late night.
On Property - Two fire pits, Adirondack lounge chairs, croquet, lawn games, BBQ grills, hiking trails, cross country skiing trails, and more.
Sperry Sailcloth Tent - Our custom Sperry Tent is a sight to behold as you drive onto our property. The billowing peaks and our gentle rolling lawns allow for the perfect tented event setting, rain or shine.
Accommodations - Our four cottages, carriage house, and the main farmhouse can accommodate 60 overnight guests.
Parking - On site, easily accessible parking.
Trash & Recycling - Garbage receptacles on site, and we do encourage and assist with recycling.
a picturesque White Mountain estate tucked away in the historic town of Tamworth, New Hampshire. The Preserve is a unique property that lends itself to taking it easy, letting time slowly drift by as you reflect on the nostalgia of days gone by. The Preserve was among the earliest farms to open its doors and was known as "Hayford's in the Fields" in the 1890's. It is our intent to extend a warm welcome to all those who choose to host their event with us. We hope you enjoy this exquisite property and form everlasting memories as you celebrate your joyous occasion.
Although our historical past runs deep, we have committed to improving our future by promoting green and sustainable events that produce the smallest carbon footprint as possible. Please take a look at all this wonderful estate has to offer.
26 ACRES OF UNTOUCHED NATURAL BEAUTY. EACH SEASON WITH ITS OWN UNIQUE CHARACTER. "OFFER YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS A RESPITE FROM EVERYDAY LIFE WITH OUR GRACIOUS & HISTORIC SETTING"
The Barn - Accommodates 225+ guests with a dance floor. Heated & air conditioned. Our new beautifully inspired, state of the art barn had just been completed. A Timber Peg Frame paired with modern light fixtures and finishes make this barn anything but rustic.
The Sap House - A quintessential New England Maple Sugar shack with endless uses. Host an intimate ceremony, stage with stately furniture for a lounge feel, or host an indoor/outdoor cocktail hour. Custom uses for your event are endless.
Ice Pavilion - Being constructed on the foundation of the old "ice house" this pavilion is a covered open air space complete with outdoor hearth stone fireplace, bricked hardscape, and bistro lighting. Pure perfection for your cocktail reception, ceremony, or for sitting fireside late night.
On Property - Two fire pits, Adirondack lounge chairs, croquet, lawn games, BBQ grills, hiking trails, cross country skiing trails, and more.
Sperry Sailcloth Tent - Our custom Sperry Tent is a sight to behold as you drive onto our property. The billowing peaks and our gentle rolling lawns allow for the perfect tented event setting, rain or shine.
Accommodations - Our four cottages, carriage house, and the main farmhouse can accommodate 60 overnight guests.
Parking - On site, easily accessible parking.
Trash & Recycling - Garbage receptacles on site, and we do encourage and assist with recycling.
ITINERARY
Monday: Arrive at 10am at the Preserve at Chocorua, 88 Philbrook Neighborhood Road, Tamworth, NH.
Keep your overnight bags in your car (Official INN check in is at 3pm). Bring your art supplies and lunch and get acquainted in the barn. Lecture, demo and paint until 430. cocktail hour (6pm -7). Dinner together (Nightly 7pm)
Tuesday: *Optional sunrise photo session at Mt. Chocorua Lake. (2 miles away) Sunrise at 7:45am.
Breakfast daily 730-9. After breakfast make your way 100 feet to the art barn where Jon will Lecture, Demo and paint for the day until 4. cocktail hour (6pm -7). Dinner together.
Wednesday: After breakfast, head out to the barn to work on your paintings. Check out and Group critique at 3pm in the barn.
Keep your overnight bags in your car (Official INN check in is at 3pm). Bring your art supplies and lunch and get acquainted in the barn. Lecture, demo and paint until 430. cocktail hour (6pm -7). Dinner together (Nightly 7pm)
Tuesday: *Optional sunrise photo session at Mt. Chocorua Lake. (2 miles away) Sunrise at 7:45am.
Breakfast daily 730-9. After breakfast make your way 100 feet to the art barn where Jon will Lecture, Demo and paint for the day until 4. cocktail hour (6pm -7). Dinner together.
Wednesday: After breakfast, head out to the barn to work on your paintings. Check out and Group critique at 3pm in the barn.
SUPPLY LIST
MATERIALS
These are the materials I use. I have listed a few options for each color on my palette. The color options are listed from most expensive to the cheapest. Generally, the more expensive the paint, means it will have better pigment and quality.
This is the palette I use for all of my work and my philosophy is to take only what materials I need for the day and no more. I recomend you try some of these materials out but you are welcome to use whatever you need.
If you only want to try one new thing, I would highly recommend the transparent earth yellow pigment if you have never used it.
(Pigments)
(Opaque Yellow)
(Blick Artist) cadmium yellow medium
(Rembrandt) cadmium yellow medium
(Grumbacher) cadmium/Barium yellow Mdm
(Winsor Newton) Windsor yellow
(Opaque Red)
(Blick artist) cadmium red light
(Rembrandt) cadmium red light
(Grumbacher) cadmium barium red light
(Grumbacher) grumbacher red
(Winsor Newton) Windsor red
(Transparent earth yellow)
(Old Holland) transparent Oxide yellow lake
(Blockx) Transparent mars yellow
(Gamblin) transparent earth yellow
(Rembrandt) transparent oxide yellow
(Grumbacher) transparent yellow oxide
(Transparent earth red)
(Blockx) transparent mars red
(Gamblin) transparent earth red
(Rembrandt) transparent oxide red
(Grumbacher) transparent red oxide
(Transparent earth green)
Any brand of Sap Green
I prefer (Grumbacher). Look for the darkest sap green you can find.
(Transparent Blue)
Any brand of Ultramarine Blue.
Again look for the darkest you can find.
(Gamblin) and (Old Holland) are nice.
(Cool Transparent Red)
Any brand of Alizarin Crimson
I like Winsor Newtons.
Look for a nice dark one.
(Cool Transparent Green)
Phthalo Green (any brand)
(Windsor Newton) Windsor green
Viridian green (if you can't find phthalo)
Again look for the darkest.
(White) large tube
Any brand or type of white you wish
I use (Gamblin) Flake White replacement
Zinc is cooler and more transparent, Titanium and lead are more opaque. Titanium is the brightest.
Lead or Flake is the thickest.
(Medium)
I use Original Liquin. I like its consistency and drying rate. For landscape painting I put some in this tiny 1 oz. Nalgene container.
http://www.ems.com/nalgene-wide-mouth-bottle-1-oz./1310014.html#q=Nalgene&start=21
Feel free to use any medium you prefer
(Thinner)
I recomend cheap mineral spirits from the hardware store. I put enough for a days panting in this 8 oz. Nalgene container.
http://www.ems.com/nalgene-hdpe-storage-bottle-8-oz./1310017.html#q=Nalgene&start=24
(Brushes)
I use filbert style brushes in sizes ranging from a 1/4 inch to about an inch when doing small 10"x10"ish paintings. I will be encouraging you to use a big brush so don't bring a truck load of tiny brushes. I like Blick's Masterstroke series but usually buy what is on sale. You don't really need more then 5 brushes. There is no need to carry 87 old worn out crusty brushes with you every time you go out to paint. A palette knife is handy and I also like to have tools to manipulate the paint on the painting. I usually have a soft watercolor mop brush and also use a small rubber scraper thingy.
Rags or paper towels, plastic bag, sunscreen.
(Support)
I like to paint on 1/4 inch thick birch Plywood
that I buy at the lumber yard and cut myself.
I usually ground it with 3 or 4 coats of acrylic gesso.
I also sometimes paint on Mylar (Dura-Lar) Taping it to a piece of foam core.
I will discuss that in the workshop.
I recomend you bring a few of whatever surface or surfaces (canvas,wood board, paper Mylar etc.) that you wish to paint on in a size that you can finish in a day or two. The only surface I do not recommend is the cheap canvas-boards (canvas wrapped around cardboard) They always produce truly awful paintings.
(Easel)
You will also need a portable easel or some system for working out of doors. (Or inside if the weather is bad) most folks like a French easel.
On the right is my homemade setup that I will discuss in the workshop. I sit on the small folding stool on the right and hold the painting/palette on my lap. My paints all fit into the small pouch on the left, my cut down brushes fit into the small tin they are resting on. Everything fits into a
small backpack. This and a few paper towels are all I take with me to paint.
I will be guiding you in the workshop to make decisions about your work and help you discover your own artistic path. I encourage you to explore my methods and materials but feel free to work in any manner or medium that you wish.
If you have any questions, please ask.
[email protected]
These are the materials I use. I have listed a few options for each color on my palette. The color options are listed from most expensive to the cheapest. Generally, the more expensive the paint, means it will have better pigment and quality.
This is the palette I use for all of my work and my philosophy is to take only what materials I need for the day and no more. I recomend you try some of these materials out but you are welcome to use whatever you need.
If you only want to try one new thing, I would highly recommend the transparent earth yellow pigment if you have never used it.
(Pigments)
(Opaque Yellow)
(Blick Artist) cadmium yellow medium
(Rembrandt) cadmium yellow medium
(Grumbacher) cadmium/Barium yellow Mdm
(Winsor Newton) Windsor yellow
(Opaque Red)
(Blick artist) cadmium red light
(Rembrandt) cadmium red light
(Grumbacher) cadmium barium red light
(Grumbacher) grumbacher red
(Winsor Newton) Windsor red
(Transparent earth yellow)
(Old Holland) transparent Oxide yellow lake
(Blockx) Transparent mars yellow
(Gamblin) transparent earth yellow
(Rembrandt) transparent oxide yellow
(Grumbacher) transparent yellow oxide
(Transparent earth red)
(Blockx) transparent mars red
(Gamblin) transparent earth red
(Rembrandt) transparent oxide red
(Grumbacher) transparent red oxide
(Transparent earth green)
Any brand of Sap Green
I prefer (Grumbacher). Look for the darkest sap green you can find.
(Transparent Blue)
Any brand of Ultramarine Blue.
Again look for the darkest you can find.
(Gamblin) and (Old Holland) are nice.
(Cool Transparent Red)
Any brand of Alizarin Crimson
I like Winsor Newtons.
Look for a nice dark one.
(Cool Transparent Green)
Phthalo Green (any brand)
(Windsor Newton) Windsor green
Viridian green (if you can't find phthalo)
Again look for the darkest.
(White) large tube
Any brand or type of white you wish
I use (Gamblin) Flake White replacement
Zinc is cooler and more transparent, Titanium and lead are more opaque. Titanium is the brightest.
Lead or Flake is the thickest.
(Medium)
I use Original Liquin. I like its consistency and drying rate. For landscape painting I put some in this tiny 1 oz. Nalgene container.
http://www.ems.com/nalgene-wide-mouth-bottle-1-oz./1310014.html#q=Nalgene&start=21
Feel free to use any medium you prefer
(Thinner)
I recomend cheap mineral spirits from the hardware store. I put enough for a days panting in this 8 oz. Nalgene container.
http://www.ems.com/nalgene-hdpe-storage-bottle-8-oz./1310017.html#q=Nalgene&start=24
(Brushes)
I use filbert style brushes in sizes ranging from a 1/4 inch to about an inch when doing small 10"x10"ish paintings. I will be encouraging you to use a big brush so don't bring a truck load of tiny brushes. I like Blick's Masterstroke series but usually buy what is on sale. You don't really need more then 5 brushes. There is no need to carry 87 old worn out crusty brushes with you every time you go out to paint. A palette knife is handy and I also like to have tools to manipulate the paint on the painting. I usually have a soft watercolor mop brush and also use a small rubber scraper thingy.
Rags or paper towels, plastic bag, sunscreen.
(Support)
I like to paint on 1/4 inch thick birch Plywood
that I buy at the lumber yard and cut myself.
I usually ground it with 3 or 4 coats of acrylic gesso.
I also sometimes paint on Mylar (Dura-Lar) Taping it to a piece of foam core.
I will discuss that in the workshop.
I recomend you bring a few of whatever surface or surfaces (canvas,wood board, paper Mylar etc.) that you wish to paint on in a size that you can finish in a day or two. The only surface I do not recommend is the cheap canvas-boards (canvas wrapped around cardboard) They always produce truly awful paintings.
(Easel)
You will also need a portable easel or some system for working out of doors. (Or inside if the weather is bad) most folks like a French easel.
On the right is my homemade setup that I will discuss in the workshop. I sit on the small folding stool on the right and hold the painting/palette on my lap. My paints all fit into the small pouch on the left, my cut down brushes fit into the small tin they are resting on. Everything fits into a
small backpack. This and a few paper towels are all I take with me to paint.
I will be guiding you in the workshop to make decisions about your work and help you discover your own artistic path. I encourage you to explore my methods and materials but feel free to work in any manner or medium that you wish.
If you have any questions, please ask.
[email protected]
JON REDMOND PAINTINGS
JON REDMOND
Jon Redmond www.JonRedmond.com
Jon Redmond is a contemporary American painter known for his light filled landscapes and paintings of architecture. He is a graduate of the West Chester University, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned his Masters of Fine Art from the University of Delaware. Aside from being honored with numerous awards, his paintings are in many selected collections including the Delaware Art Museum, Brandywine Valley Association, Arco Chemical Corporation and Vermont Studio Center. Jon has been teaching throughout the United States for many years and he has been featured in numerous art publications, newspapers and magazines.
Jon Redmond is a contemporary American painter known for his light filled landscapes and paintings of architecture. He is a graduate of the West Chester University, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and earned his Masters of Fine Art from the University of Delaware. Aside from being honored with numerous awards, his paintings are in many selected collections including the Delaware Art Museum, Brandywine Valley Association, Arco Chemical Corporation and Vermont Studio Center. Jon has been teaching throughout the United States for many years and he has been featured in numerous art publications, newspapers and magazines.
WORKSHOP PHOTOS
