The Venetian Experience

The Venetian Experience

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With host artist, James Asher .

Venice is a painter’s paradise. Around every corner, over every graceful bridge is a magical composition waiting to be captured by you.

Every artist must experience Venice at least once in a lifetime.

The journey planned for you is the ultimate artist’s fantasy. You will fly to Venice where a private water taxi will pick you up for the trip across the lagoon to the dock of one of the most elegant hotels in all of Venice. This is the perfect location, only minutes from the very heart of the city

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Painting locations have been planned with care and attention not only to visual interest and variety, but also for the convenience of the artists. Some of the iconic scenes are included, of course, but we will also experience the quiet canals and charming sights seldom visited by tourists. Expect to walk in the footsteps of Sargent, Turner, and Whistler. We will have access to a very special location never before available to any group of artists exclusive to the Passport and Palette guests.

Paint for a day at the most colorful of all the islands in the Venetian lagoon. The houses and their reflections in the canals will demand your entire palette of colors. Our own private boat will make the journey to the island convenient and relaxing.

One morning is planned for you to tour one of the factories making the most famous glass in the world. Some afternoon will be free to allow you to discovers your own treasures.You may choose to find your own painting location, give in to some shopping or just relax. From the welcome dinner to the final private and group painting critique with cocktails, your experience in Venice has been designed to delight the artist in you and to inspire memories for a lifetime.

James Asher attended Central Missouri University on an art scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Art Center College of design in Los Angeles, California.

While studying at the Art center, he developed a dedication to traditional painting techniques. For a short while he pursed a career in advertising, but soon became restless and returned to his passion for painting. He moved to Arizona and saturated himself with the lore of the cowboy and the Pueblo Indian culture. He traveled often to Mexico and painted the markets there.

Then, in 1982, after a severe bout with an allergy to turpentine, he reacquainted himself with watercolor. As his interest in watercolor evolved, his interest in subject matter broadened. His first London show inspired his first large body of European subjects. From his studio in Santa Fe, he travels and paints on location around the world. Painting destinations have included France, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, England, Chile, Kashmir, Mexico and the western United States.

His many exhibitions include The Gilcrease Museum, The National Museum of Taiwan, The Albuquerque Museum of Fine Art, The Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, The fine Arts Museum of Santa Fe, Artists of America at the Denver Historical Society and the Royal Watercolor Society of London.

Asher has been profiled in American Artist, Southwest art, Western Art Digest, and many other prestigious art publications. He has authored articles for the Artist's Magazine and Watercolor Magic. He currently exhibits his watercolor paintings at the Zaplin-Lampert Gallery in Santa Fe.

Passport and Palette

Passport and Palette a new movement in the world of Art.

Theodore Johnson, Executive Producer and creator of Passport and Palette has encompassed his two passions Art and Travel to build his Production Company from ground up with only his passion and a very clear vision to guide him.

E. Clarke Travel Exclusive Travel Service Provider for the series Worldwide Productions and Artist Programs.

FORT LEE, NJ. – March 4, 2010 – E. Clarke Travel/American Express, announced today the company is sponsoring the public television series “Passport & Palette”. Shot in high-definition, the series represents the next generation of art education on television, inviting viewers to see the world through the eyes of acclaimed master artists.

E. Clarke Travel/American Express, is offering travelers the opportunity to join the acclaimed master artists on expeditions around the world. Travelers will learn timeless principles of art using visually diverse subjects and striking locations to illustrate the process of artistic observation. Participants will follow master artists to witness their techniques & methods use to capture their painting subjects and return home with their own personally inspired works of art; while also enjoying the regional art history and culinary treats of their select destination(s). The 2010 Passport & Palette Artist Programs to New Zealand, Spain, Italy and France, will be led by acclaimed master artists Kevin Macpherson, Joe Anna Arnett, James Asher and Kenn Backhaus. “As artists - we are in search of inspiration and whether found near or afar, the journey and spirit which drives us is the same and is shared by all artists worldwide,” said Theodore Johnson - Executive Producer, Brush with Life.

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The art expeditions are suited for all individual artistic interests, levels and disciplines. E. Clarke Travel/American Express’ exceptional personalized service and the Worldwide reach of American Express, combined with the Passport & Palette Artist Expedition Programs will provide many choices for student and adult travelers alike - seeking unique artistic experiences of a lifetime.

About E. Clarke Travel / American Express

E. Clarke Travel / American Express has been one of the premier travel agencies in North Jersey for over 35 years. In addition to being an American Express Representative Office, their agency has the dual advantage of being able to provide hands on management and exceptional personalized service to their very discriminating clientele, while also offering the negotiated rates and special amenities through American Express - the largest Travel Agency in the World.

Our philosophy is to act as a team of destination specialists. Our collective expertise is shared to ensure that the best knowledge and service is always provided to our travelers. While we are fully automated with all the latest technological advances, a "real" person will handle each and every request. E. Clarke Travel/American Express puts a premium on personal contact with our clients. Our job is to help you map out the best itinerary. We take care of the details, you take care of the memories.

About Brush with Life, Inc.

Brush with Life, Inc. films and documents the artistic creative process with the dedicated assistance of the master artists — utilizing some of the world’s most beautiful places as inspiration. Their purpose: to assemble quality HD artistic content and programming to air on public television and major cable networks. The “Passport & Palette” series and “The Search for the Next Great Artists” are two premiere productions of Brush with Life’s historic artistic endeavor. www.brushwithlife.com

About “Passport & Palette”

The “Passport & Palette” series brings high-definition artistic content and programming to public-television stations nationwide, presenting viewers with timeless principles of art in beautiful destinations around the globe. Brush with Life films the series, which documents the creative process with the assistance of four master artists, using the world’s most beautiful places as inspiration.

The “Passport & Palette” broadcasts and other Brush with Life productions are revolutionizing television programming for artists and travel enthusiasts. The “Passport & Palette” series is offered at no cost to all 350 public television stations nationwide as well as colleges, universities, K-8 and high schools.

The “Passport & Palette™” series is a fiscally sponsored project of the International Documentary Association (IDA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership arts organization. www.passportandpalette.com

Passport and Palette' Artist Mentors.

James Asher Kenn Backaus Kevin Macpherson J.A. Arnett

Kenn Bachauss

Passport and Palette caterer to the intermediary and advance artist, those ready to take their craft to the next level. The participants will find that the detail in which the organizers have put in these events will allow each and every artist and non artist to enjoy a one of a live time opportunity. Passport and Palette Has for non painting guest, an array of activity to choise from or if they prefere just enjoy the confort of the hotel and its servcie.

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