 |  I painted this painting of the Strawberry Valley Inn on location on a warm winter afternoon in March. This inn, located in the heart of Mt. Shasta, is a perfect example of one of the treasured landmarks in the community. These historic stone houses were built around 1900 and they are located throughout the city of Mt. Shasta. I love their charm, the remembrance of earlier days, and that each house is beautifully unique.  The Grand View will air nationally on the PBS “Create” Station on February 20, kicking off a series of twenty episodes featuring Stefan Baumann painting live on location in twenty different National Parks. Continue reading NEWS FLASH: The Grand View Series airing on PBS  Romantic Luminism”A Bright Spot in the World of Art”Luminism: An American Art Style Art collectors and galleries have classified my work as Romantic Luminism. This painting style is truly American characterized by including the effect of light in a …  “The Old Pump House” At The Grand View this week, we are getting the ranch ready for our workshop in September called “Awe and Wonder,” and by popular demand, we have added a workshop in October in Mt. Shasta. A successful artist endeavors to … This painting style is truly American characterized by including the effect of light in a landscape using aerial perspective (how atmospheric conditions influence our perception of objects in the distance.)  Significance of the Moment Wow! It’s October and The Grand View Ranch is buzzing with excitement. Our last outdoor painting workshop of the year is this weekend, and The Power to Create class in Medford is starting this Thursday. We have room for one more in the class, so if you feel inspired to create this fall, check out our website for details. www.thegrandview.com When I go through my studio, I often find little treasures that I have painted that have been lost for a few months, and then found with much delight. When I am stuck on a painting or I am not sure that my painting is complete, I turn it away from my view and set it in a corner for a few days or weeks. When I rediscover the forgotten work, I can see the painting with new eyes, and will notice if anything is  Skepticism Wow! It’s October and The Grand View Ranch is buzzing with excitement. Our last outdoor painting workshop of the year is this weekend, and The Power to Create class in Medford is starting this Thursday. We have room for one more in the…  Things that artists create share a common element: whether the product is made of silver, glass, clay, paint, cloth or wood, a closer look will show that it also contains the spirit of the individual. The significant difference between something that is created by the hand of man and a production-line item is the existence of that human spirit. Computers and assembly lines can create with abundance, but only men and women with their hands, tools, and love can create with feeling.  We just received our first newsletter from plein air painter Stefan Baumann, who has given us permission to post its inspiring content here at Art Matters! Host of the popular weekly PBS television series, “The Grand View, America’s National Parks through the Eyes of an Artist,” Baumann shares with millions of viewers his passion for painting in the great outdoors. His work is currently advertised in Art of the West Magazine, he is a spokesman for Masterpiece Canvas and teaches classes and workshops from his ranch at Mt Shasta, in Medford, Oregon at Central Art Supply and the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, and in several locations in Northern California. "Winters Cutoff," by Stefan Baumann (12" X18") We are preparing the Grand View Ranch for our fall workshops and this year I am eagerly looking forward to transforming artists’ abilities to see Mt. Shasta in new and exciting ways. Continue reading Awe and Wonder, Expressing Feeling in your Paintings  FREE Demonstration: TODAY! June 25, 2010, from 6:30 to 8:30pm Half Dome by Stefan Baumann (Medford, OR) – June 9, 2010 – The Rogue Gallery & Art Center invites the public to attend a live painting demonstration and discussion by Master artist and instructor Stefan Baumann, the producer and host of the PBS series, “The Grand View, America’s National Parks through the Eyes of an Artist.” This free educational event takes place on Friday, June 25, 2010, from 5:30 to 8:30pm at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, located at 40 S. Bartlett Street in Medford. During his presentation, Baumann will briefly discuss his experience producing his informative show about outdoor painting and explore how artists can remove the barriers that prevent them from reaching their ultimate creative goals. In the second half, he will demonstrate a landscape painting while sharing his secrets of painting outdoors. 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