May 9-12, 2007
You truly don’t want to miss this outstanding conference!
Last year was our first annual and it was the most inspiring and fun conference I have ever attended. This year promises twice the inspiration with all of our favorite teachers returning along with our acclaimed feature artist, RON DICIANNI.
(See photos below for a look at last year’s conference.)
Join other artists to explore the gifts of creativity and art with thought-provoking Speakers, Outstanding Contemporary Artists, Workshops, Attending Artists Exhibit, and much more.
Acclaimed Artist and Inspirational Speaker, RON DICIANNI
After attending the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Ron embarked on a career in commercial illustration. Quickly recognized as one of the nation’s most talented illustrators, Ron’s client list was soon dominated by the top companies in America. One passion still overshadowed that success…the desire to reclaim the Arts for Christ. In 1989, he produced the painting that started a revolution…Spiritual Warfare. What began with one painting led into a whole market for Christian-themed art. Ron is passionate about his art and Jesus Christ. Ron will no doubt lift the bar of vision for all who attend.
Artist Award Winning Artist, CHRIS HOPKINS with works in the Library of Congress, the White House, NFL properties, the Master Peace Collection, Hollywood and in museums across the country. Chris’s talents have long been sought to commemorate, portray, advertise or immortalize the people and events of our ages. His murals and works are in collections at the Library of Congress, the White House, the Pentagon, NFL properties, Hollywood, and in museums across the country. They have gained attention for their ability to portray those who reach beyond normal limitations. Chris’s passion is to help upcoming Christian artists use and develop their gifts to their maximum potential and to God’s glory. He works from his private studio in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest.
Christian Music’s legend BOB BENNET is a musical artist whose depth, wit, honesty, and musicianship make him one of the Christian music’s foremost songwriters. Having had many number-one hits on the Christian radio charts, Bob knows how to touch hearts.
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STEVE HOPKINS, pastor of Calvary Chapel of Salem, Oregon, and long an avid supporter of the Christian arts.
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SEMYON BILMES, founder of The Ashland Academy of Arts, has a special passion to restore the forgotten skills of classical drawing, painting, and sculpture. Born and educated in Russia, Semyon graduated from the prestigious A. Azim-Zade Academy of Art in Baku and later from New York’s Parson’s School of Design. He achieved national recognition in advertising, editorial, and book illustrating.
Fundamentals of Drawing, Part 1Learn the fundamentals of basic lineal-construction drawing. Participants will do a drawing exercise using a still life. Attendees for this workshop need to bring an 18x24 drawing pad (not sketching).
Fundamentals of Drawing, Part 2
Lineal Construction Drawing Exercise with Plaster Casts. Building on the drawing principles from Part I, participants will make drawings from plaster cast busts.
KIM RAGSDALE is an award-winning pencil/graphite/charcoal artist who specializes in portrait drawings. Her country lifestyle cultivates a love for animals and people in their natural settings.
Preparing a Professional Portfolio
From her twenty-year background as a retail marketing director, Kim will demonstrate how to put together the right materials with your print images, a resume, and computer-ready images resulting in a polished and professional presentation of your work.
KAREN CAIN SMITH is an award-winning pastel artist and has taught art for seven years, the last three of which have been at Pacific Bible College in Southern Oregon.
Plein Aire Pastels
Join Karen for a pastel plein air demonstration and group painting time in the beautiful outdoor setting of the Ranch. Students are encouraged to bring easels and paint supplies (oils, pastels, watercolors). Limited extra art materials will be available.
Mixed Media Sampler
Explore and experiment with some new media. Karen will demonstrate and have available for use pastels, oils, airbrush, watercolors, and inks. Play with something new and have fun!
DENNIS LEWIS has a rich art background that includes television, recording, and advertising, including clients such as Walt Disney Enterprises, Fox and Friends, MCA Records, CBS, NBC, Columbia Pictures, and more. Presently, Dennis works as an instructor in traditional and digital art classes at The Institute of Technology located in Clovis, California. He is the 2006 President of the Society of Western Artists.
Building a Personal Website
Dennis will teach the fundamental ingredients to creating a simple personal website that professionally displays and promotes your art.
Meet with Chris Hopkins, Dennis Lewis, or Karen Cain Smith to help you constructively evaluate and improve your artwork. Sign up for these sessions upon arrival at registration table.
All conference attendees are invited to participate in our Masterpiece Art Exhibit to be held during the conference. This is a great opportunity to see the work of other artists as well as sharing one’s own. All two-dimensional work must be framed and ready to hang. It will be accepted at the Great Western Hall from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Two entries per artist. Please bring a photo of yourself to display next to your work.
Portfolios may also be brought to display.
$160 per person ($135 if before March 1st)
$90 Students (Full time college or high school) Group discounts available.
$210 Commuter ($175 if before March 1st, includes meetings, workshops, exhibits and two meals each day)
$75 One day only (includes two meals)
$35 Evening session only ($20 Students, includes dinner)
From $115 to $240 per person based on selected accommodation
For brochure or registration info call 541-482-1873 or email boxr@boxrranch.com
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