The realistic drawing techniques used by Michelangelo all the way to Audrey Flack will be explored and practiced with Robin Douglas. Observe and draw to better know subject matter by using various techniques of rendering and then enhance, replicate, and enlarge to create unique images in this workshop. All materials provided. Advanced registration required, space is very limited.
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Members $60, Visitors $90 
Robin Douglas will explore this dynamic way of storytelling used by artists like Miró, Bourgeois, Kiefer, and Rothko. A variety of materials will be available but students are encouraged to bring in photos, collage, or other artwork to incorporate into three interrelated pieces.
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Members $60, Visitors $90
“Thinking is painting” according to Gerhard Richter. Colorful, dynamic and tactile, this living artist’s work has sold for over $80 million. Robin Douglas will show why and demonstrate his incredible and unique color application techniques. Enjoy appetizers and drinks during a brief presentation before creating an original work of art. All materials provided.
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Members $40, Visitors $50
Artists such as Grandma Moses, Henri Rousseau, Vincent Van Gogh, and Frida Kahlo will be the inspiration as Robin Douglas explores the “naïve” painting techniques and compositions of these self-taught and self-made artists. Enjoy appetizers and drinks with a brief presentation before creating an original work of art. All materials provided.
Members will need to sign in to receive their discount.
Members $40, Visitors $50
Socialize with fellow artists, enjoy drinks and snacks, learn more about Artist Alliance, and explore exhibitions at OMA for free.
San Diego’s Queen of Boogie Woogie Sue Palmer has amazed audiences all over the world with her unique style. Come boogie your cares away while enjoying gourmet appetizers, desserts, and specialty wines from 333 Pacific. In 2018, Palmer released GEMS volume 1, a retrospective album of her 40-year career and was chosen to be in the premier induction of the San Diego Music Hall of Fame. Her Gems album, as well as her Motel Swing Orchestra, were both nominated for 2019 San Diego Music Awards (for Best Blues Album and Best Jazz Band respectively). She continues to do Boogie Woogie shows with the top practitioners in the world (Sonny Leyland, Wendy Dewitt, Deanna Bogart, Steve Lucky, et al) and recently launched a podcast called The Motel Swing Happy Hour.
A limited number of premium reserved tables are available in addition to general admission single tickets.
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General Admission Tickets: Members $35, Visitors $45
Reserved Tables of 4: Members $190, Visitors $230
Be inspired by S. Gechtoff, L. Krasner, E. de Kooning, J. Mitchell, G. Hartigan, and others to paint your own expressive work of art with Robin Douglas. This was the first group of women artists’ work that was displayed alongside men’s as equals or betters. Enjoy appetizers and drinks with a brief presentation before creating an original work of art. All materials provided.
Members will need to sign in to receive their discount.
Members $40, Visitors $50
Join Robin Douglas and a professional female model to use a variety of techniques and materials for some vivid, abstracted, subtle, and mysterious images of the human form. Be inspired by a variety of famous artists and how they have responded to life drawing. All materials provided.
Members will need to sign in to receive their discount.
Members $60, Visitors $90
Due to the popularity of this workshop, another section has been added. Because of an extensive waitlist, how quickly the first one sold out, and the limited availability, online ticketing is not available. Call (760) 435-3721 to register.
Landscapes, cityscapes, the human form and abstract nature images in the style of O’Keeffe will be explored in this hands-on and minds-on workshop with Robin Douglas . Using a loose form and iridescent, glowing colors participants will create original works of art inspired by O’Keeffe. All materials will be supplied.