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New Visions in Austria
In residence
were the esteemed Brigid Marlin and Michael Fuchs, whose tremendous work
is well known to the members of this Society. It was extremely helpful
to There was also time for hiking in the Rax Alpes, exploring the Danube’s Wachau Valley Schnapps parties in the hot tub, and enjoying the excellent cuisine at the castle. Some of the artists stayed at the Castle and some at the Hotel Hubner. The hosts were exceptionally gracious, always very kind and and helpful. This was a superb seminar which I can personally highly recommend. There is another in the works for next summer. We will keep you informed!
Fourth Annual Painting Seminar Old Masters An Art
seminar in the Old Masters ‘Mixed-Technique’ of Special Early
Invitation Philip Rubinov-Jacobsen
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The Old
Masters/New Visions Painting seminar, a creation of Prof. Philip
Jacobson, took place at Castle Kuenberg in the charming village of
Payerbach, Austria in July ‘99. There were 20 talented students who
came from all over the world to learn the Misch(e) (mixed) technique
from some highly accomplished practitioners of this little known method
of oil and tempera painting. The amazing Prof Phil was the principal
instructor, always available for advice and lots of zany humor. He was
ably assisted by Amanda Sage, an astounding adept, who has been working
with Ernst and Michael Fuchs for some time. 
the students to be able to
watch these fantastic artists at work. There were regular discussions,
hands-on demonstrations, and lots of studio time during the three weeks
of the seminar. Highlights were two class trips to Vienna to see the
masters’ paintings in the museums, a private tour of the Ernst Fuchs
Villa, and a visit to the art studios of Michael Fuchs and De Es
Schwertberger. Everyone was greatly moved by the shared enthusiasm and
love for the art. 
