Gallup paints the Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary
Welcome to the "David C. Gallup workshop information page. Here you will find the most up to date information about the third annual workshop for Sept. 8- 12, 2012.
Quick Facts:
Cost for five days $1,500.
This flat rate includes instruction, food & soft drinks, travel & lodging (aboard vessel), and guided coastal tours aboard the motorized skiff.
While the video below is intended for divers aboard "Conception", it does give a good look at not only the underwater life our more adventurous guests might encounter, but also the ship itself. Queen and twin sized berths with privacy curtains and individual reading lights, two private shower/changing areas, a dive (deck) shower, and three heads (bathrooms to the land-lubbers) provide a very comfortable live-aboard experience at a reasonable price. When you watch the video, keep in mind that the food and chefs are included- YUM!
Course Description
We'll be boarding Conception on Friday night, September 7th, and departing at 4 a.m. to beautiful Santa Barbara Island. Weather will dictate the course we take after that, but the crew and I have had a lot of experience with the islands and will know the best places to paint no matter what the weather brings us. We'll be painting from the large decks of the ship, from kayaks, and from land on some of the most scenic islands the world has to offer.
"The Garden Below" ~ Kelp Forest off Santa Cruz Island by David Gallup
For five days, twenty lucky artists will be taken to the islands where they will be given opportunities to paint, hike, kayak, snorkel, fish, and scuba dive aboard the luxurious live-aboard vessel, "Conception". David, self-proclaimed "waterdog" and avid outdoor enthusiast, will be working with guests getting them comfortable working in new and challenging environments. For non-divers, there will be ample opportunity to go ashore and discover the beauty of one of America's most spectacular National Parks. A motorized skiff and kayaks will also be available to explore the coast. For snorkelers and scuba divers, the waters of the Channel Islands are not to be missed! Jacques Cousteau himself called this park "the greatest cold-water diving in the world". Non-painting spouses are more than welcome to join at a reduced fee of just $500, and will find plenty to do. Fishing, spear-fishing, bird-watching, kayaking, whale watching and much more will ensure that every guest on the vessel is given the trip of a lifetime.
"Liquid Light" ~ Sea Lion Colony at Santa Barbara Island by David Gallup
Artists will learn not only how to improve on location works, but to work from experiences in places where easels can not go by using memory, photo reference, and visualization to bring underwater or other experiences to life when an easel and paints were not feasible. With a little practice and guidance, this can be a very rewarding method of creating art that inspires and excites the viewer. David will work individually with each artist in reaching goals and realizing potential, as well as giving group instruction. Jennifer Moses will help instruct to make sure each attendee gets enough personal attention and instruction. Jennifer has studied with me extensively for over three years now, and will provide a nearly seamless approach to teaching painting. If you were there last year, you already know her extraordinary work. See more at www.jennifermoses.com.
David Gallup has spent over six years painting the Channel Islands from land, sea and air for a solo national museum exhibition which opened in 2011 and is now traveling the country. A book and documentary film are in the works to bring Gallup's island works to a national audience starting this fall. To see more of Gallup's island paintings, click Here .
Inside the pink cave... I can't wait to paint in here! Photo courtesy of Captain Dan Ryder
I took this one in May of 2010 while surrounded by a super-pod of humpback whales (over thirty, I'm sure) who were breaching and tail-slapping in all directions. We spent four hours in their midst before heading off to kayak some more.
If you've never been, this gives you some idea of the color of the water out there... nothing like the brownish greens of the mainland in so. Cal.
David Gallup "working" from a kayak off Santa Cruz Island. Life is hard here... time for a margarita.
To reserve your space now, call David Gallup at (805) 657-5385 (cell), or (805) 241-4084 (studio) or send an email to David@DGallup.com.
