__ Jonelle Johnson is a painter and printmaker whose work has been widely exhibited on the west coast. She is represented by Davidson Galleries in Seattle, and Fresh Paint in Los Angeles. She uses the landscape as a springboard for lively, loose representations; her work expresses an appreciation for the fluidity and sparkle that watercolor offers. Jonelle has a Master of Fine Arts degree and more than 25 years of successful teaching experience. She teaches by making sure that initially the student understands the nature of the transparent medium of watercolor. Familiarity with the different pigment types gives the painter a basis on which to choose and mix color. We discuss the tools of creative process: composition, value, color and application techniques. Concentrating on brushwork, Jonelle teaches techniques that encourage artists to apply paint loosely and break habits that result in overworking, niggling details, and losing the beautiful luminosity that this medium can produce. Most importantly, she believes in expanding this foundation with the artist's own sensibilities.     __ Marty Greer, our tour director, has a special talent for making sure your holiday is stress free. She has over 15 years experience organizing our tours and making our daily adventures flow smoothly from one activity to the next. With her in charge of details, your creativity comes first, and your only concerns are, perhaps, whether to have a second helping of tarte, or when to take a nap!   Printable version of scheduled tours