The Gallery & Studios are attached to the Inn

A one woman show, Dr. B. Marie Brady-Whitcanack, exhibited at the Keokuk Art Center, in Keokuk, Iowa. This exhibit, titled 'The Dance of Life'  was composed of 25 paintings of dancers done in acrylic.

An example of an acrylic dyptic (two sectioned painting of one topic) done on two separate panels. The subjects are 'The Hadley Sisters' a study of master painters of the nineteenth century. Click on image to see larger view.

Wales Landscape

Wales Landscape

 

The Victoria's Art Workshops

Guests may chose to take private painting tutorials under the direction of the artist, Dr. B. Marie Brady-Whitcanack.  Dr. Brady uses mediums of watercolor, gouache or acrylic as well as pencil drawing.

Package painting tutorials and guest accommodations are available that include the bed and breakfast, evening snacks and breakfast meals as well as the lessons in the studios or on location, or Plein Air Painting along the Mississippi River.

Typical Syllabus

 A typical syllabus for a three-day stay at the Victoria from with painting or drawing workshop includes the following:

Day 1(Friday): Check-in after 3:00 p.m.

Welcome with Snacks, Appetizers or Hors d'Oeuvres and Refreshments.

Orientation about the Inn and Studios and Student's area of painting interest.

Day 2 (Saturday): 8:00 a.m. Wake-up and Full Breakfast in Formal Dining Room.

Full day of instruction in studio or on site location. Drawing perspective - quick sketch warm-ups; initial watercolor application or acrylic application to paper or canvas.

Break for one-hour noon lunch - student's choice of local restaurant.

Return to workshop or Plein Air site. Painting assistance and tutorial from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Return to Inn for Snacks, Appetizers or Hors d'Oeuvres and Refreshments. Students are free for diner at one of the fine local restaurants in the area.

Return to studio for any final details to artwork.

Day 3 (Sunday): 8:00 a.m. Wake-up and Full Breakfast in Formal Dining Room.

After breakfast instructor and fellow students participate in a critique and exhibit of artwork completed. There is a final farewell and checkout by 1:00 p.m.  END

Half-day tutorials in various mediums are available at a cost of $50.00 per student. Full-day tutorials are available at a cost of $75.00 per student.  Click here to email.

 

The Gallery Studio