"Capturing the Essence"
WILDLIFE ART WORKSHOP 2008
Led by Julie T. Chapman
in conjunction with the Triple D Game Farm


Triple D cougar  - photo by Julie T. Chapman (c) 2002


"Considering" - 22 x 26 - Julie T. Chapman (c) 2002

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN:

  • Getting INCREDIBLE reference material (photographs and sketches) of spectacular predators in a beautiful 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 wildlife artist!
About the workshop:

We will:

  • Spend time 3 of the days with Triple D's gorgeous animals in natural settings! The fourth day we will focus entirely on sketching and painting.
  • Photograph and sketch from life with animals that are very difficult to see in the wild, such as cougars, bobcats, and others
  • Discuss construction of paintings from photographs
  • Discuss marketing and the business of art (optional - depending on group interest)
  • Develop our drawing skills with study sketches
  • Paint and draw every day

Please see below for more details, including information on:
- FAQ page (how the photo shoots work, what a typical workshop day will be like, etc.)
- Detailed schedule

Read a recap and participant reviews of the 2007 workshop

 
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, June 26 through Sunday, June 29, 2008
 
LOCATION: Beautiful Kalispell, Montana
On the doorstep of Glacier National Park! Plan to spend time in one of our most spectacular national parks before or after the workshop. With all the great animal reference you'll get in the workshop, you'll need landscape reference to go with it - and you can hardly find a more scenic location than Glacier!
- Learn more about Glacier
- Find out about lodging and camping in Glacier
 
TUITION: $1200
includes snacks and one evening BBQ event. This is a HUGE discount off Triple D's normal rates - over the course of the 3 days we will be working with $3000+ worth of Triple D animals! And, gosh, there's the invaluable access to me. 
 
REGISTRATION: $250 deposit to hold your space, with balance due by May 1, 2008.
- 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 Kalispell Four Seasons Inn, (406) 755-6123. There's a new Holiday Inn Express that's just over a mile from Triple D as well - I'll post info once it's available.

There is also a lovely cabin on the Triple D property for "bunkhouse" style lodging, with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities, for $50/night (special rate).

We encourage participants to stay in either the Four Seasons Inn or in the Triple D cabin - this will make the logistics easier for all.

Daily painting/critique sessions will be held at the new Triple D conference room.
 
DETAILED SCHEDULE Our planned 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, rain or shine.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW There are a number of important details that a prospective workshop student should know, and I cover them all here in an FAQ page.