
Garin Baker
Bodies in the Sun, Figures in the Night
May 12th - May 18th, 2024
This unique workshop with New York-based artist Garin Baker united figure painting and plein air. Mornings were dedicated to the elements of figure painting with a live model, exploring anatomy, form, the subtleties of light on the figure, and the color tones of skin. In the afternoon, our instruction took on a new meaning as we painted outdoors in both daylight and evening light, occasionally including the model in the composition.
Hear what participants have to say about Sicily Artist Retreats' workshop with Garin Baker:
“Rosetta has a wonderful philosophy. Put together the best teachers, the best team, the most beautiful settings and people will come. I came because I wanted to experience peace and beauty. I found it here in Sicily with other like minded souls. This was more than an artist retreat. It was a spiritual journey that will stay in my heart. I’m so glad I signed on.”
“In a moment in time where I felt very far away from myself, I took a leap of faith and decided to attend the Sicily Artists Retreat “Bodies in the Sun, Figures in the Night,” featuring Garin Baker. I thought I’d learn some new things artistically in a cool place from a great artist. I didn’t expect to connect on such a deep level with the Sicily Artists Retreats Family, get such soulful and meaningful guidance from Garin and feel like everyone in the retreat was family. I didn’t expect to feel so connected to my own soul by the week’s end, but it happened. We made life lasting memories, painted, learned, adventured and laughed and I will forever treasure this experience. Highly recommend, if you’re considering it - just do it!" -Nicole
























