Cancellation of Autism Society Event

Sorry friends, but if any of you were planning tonight to attend the benefit for the Colorado Autism Society at 910Arts Gallery, it has been cancelled because of the snow.

Where are all those tough Coloradoans when you need them?

If the event is re-scheduled, I'll let you know. Meanwhile, please pass the word.

Press from "I Paint Therefore I Am"

Here are some of the press clippings from the show I curated at 910Arts show.

"I Paint Therefore I Am" at 910Arts in Denver

In my first serious curatorial effort, I introduce a group of artists who are in the early stages of showing professionally.

The artists of “I Paint Therefore I Am” share a strong visual sense, an individual personal view of the world, and clarity about image and color. These artists have each studied with me, and it has been my joy to watch them emerge as accomplished, mature painters.

If you live in or near Denver, please join us for the opening of "I Paint Therefore I Am" at the 910 Arts Event Center, 910 Santa Fe Drive, on Friday evening, March 5, from 6 to 9 PM.

In addition to the First Friday opening, a number of special events surround the show, Including a benefit for the Autism Society, a Saturday afternoon Artist's Tea, and Movie Night with a film introduced by film critic, filmmaker and teacher Robert Denerstein. See the dates and times of these events below.

Only 3 Artist' Spots Left!

Response to the announcement about my Cannon Beach workshop has been very exciting. We have only 3 participant spots left, so if you'd like to come, get your deposit in soon!
Just to clear up one misunderstanding (my fault) from the announcement of the workshop - the workshop ends after breakfast Friday morning, June 11. We will not be painting as a class that day.

Cannon Beach Artist's Retreat

Above: Sandra Kaplan's watercolor of rocks in Squirrel Island, Maine

The response to this upcoming workshop has been exciting. A number of deposits have already been received. If you are thinking of joining this group, please contact me or just send in your deposit to insure your place.

Happy New Year!

Cannon Beach Artist's Retreat

"Patti's Rainbow", a photo by Patti Spranger taken at Cannon Beach


"Haystack Rock" another of Patti's photos showing Cannon Beach's most distinctive geological formation


A plein air watercolor by Sandra Kaplan of a dramatic rocky coastline


Another watercolor by Sandra of a view of the ocean from a rocky precipice

Join Sandra Kaplan in Cannon Beach, Oregon, June 5 through June 11 for her Artist's Ocean Retreat.

Cannon Beach is a 2 hour drive due west from Portland, Oregon. This quaint village nestled on the gorgeous Northern Oregonian coast, is dotted with art galleries, shops and restaurants. From the long, sandy beach one can see Haystack Rock, rising 335 feet above the water. The Rock is a prime nesting spot for cormorants, sandpipers and puffins. One may find starfish, anemones and hermit crabs while walking along the water, and discover the mysteries of tide pools.

Classes will be held at our accommodations, on the beach, and during field trips. One day will be spent combining objects and found materials (collage) with paint. Numerous side trips to explore, walk and paint on this rugged coast are planned. Artists working in all mediums are welcome. Emphasis will be on expressing a spontaneous artistic response to our environment in a supportive group experience.

We will stay at the Blue Gull Inn, a perfect beach getaway located 150 feet from the water and 3 blocks from downtown Cannon Beach. The cottages / guest rooms are located around a central courtyard with a Spanish style fountain and rose garden. All rooms are smoke and pet free. Wireless Internet access is available for all guests.

The workshop is limited to 12 participants. Non-participants are welcome on a space available basis. The fee for this spectacular setting and time with Sandra is $1100. Included in the fee is 6 nights lodgings, 5 continental breakfasts, 5 lunches, snacks, 2 dinners and 4 and one half days of classes.

Fee and Payment

$1100 - workshop, 6 nights lodging, 12 meals

$800 - non-participant, shared room, 12 meals

$200 deposit required upon sign up, non refundable

1/2 balance due March 30, 2010

Final payment due May 1, 2010


SIGN UP BEFORE JANUARY 30, 2010 AND RECEIVE A $100 DISCOUNT FOR WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS, $50 FOR NON- PARTICIPANTS.


Accommodations will be assigned on a first come first served basis, so sign up soon.