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“To move, to breathe, to fly, to float,

To gain all while you give,

To roam the roads of lands remote,

To travel is to live.”

― Hans Christian Andersen

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Artist Center at the Galen

Palm Desert, CA. March 15 - 16 2025

Floating Organics 2 day workshop

Floating Organics

Imagine a world of layered abstracted botanical shapes on paper. This workshop is a perfect way to spend two days discovering ways to create with monotypes, resist tools,  transparent watercolors,  opaque inks and gouache paints on paper.  Based on biomorphic shape making, this process will allow you to discover ways to define the space around abstracted botanical shapes with deep values and colors.  Pattern and texture will be the main ingredients for our compositions. We’ll start with the process with monotype printmaking to build up a foundation of textures and botanical shapes.  Watercolors will be glazed on top, adding luminosity and brilliant color.  Part of the beauty of this technique is revealing some of the underlining imagery in selected spots. To build opacity, we’ll work with gouache and inks to cover various areas to “float” the botanicals, giving a field of depth to the compositions. 



Tesoro del Corazon 

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 
 September 27 to October 6
We will open registration December 11, 2024.  This workshop sells out very quickly. If you are interested please email Marjorie  to sign up for updates or to be put on the waitlist. 

Rancho Bellota


Baja Rancho Art  Retreat        

 May 1 to 4, 2025                          

 This will be a grand opportunity for you to explore the native 

habitat along with horseback riding, relaxing in the pool, Margaritas brought to you while painting on location, 

wine tastings at wineries in the beautiful Guadalupe Valley, candlelight dinners....email me for details henstudio@gmail.com

Painting on location, horseback riding, hiking, wine tasting,

 margaritas, yummy home cooked meals, cosy cabins,

 transportation from the border....need I say more? 

This is an all inclusive retreat in beautiful Guadalupe Valley

 in Baja, Mexico. 

Painting on location with Melon Margaritas



The 2,800 acre ranch sits in an oak lined valley just north of Baja’s scenic “Ruta del Vino” between

 Tecate and Ensenada, approximately 1½ hours south of the border.


It is a working ranch, as you would have found in Baja California over 100 years ago. 

Oaks and sycamore trees, seasonal creeks and springs, rugged hillsides, boulders and 

local wineries provide inspiration for painting, sketching, and photography.

All inclusive except the drive to the Tecate border. Carpools will be available.






CLASSES

ONLINE CLASSES

VISIT MY ONLINE CLASS PORTAL HERE: https://createartsonline.com/courses/author/500941

Choose from a variety of classes including:

  • Block Prints and Watercolor with Helen Shafer Garcia. A modern twist on an ancient art that is so achievable.

  • Learning to See - Drawing in Journals with Helen Shafer Garcia. Learn drawing skills fearlessly in your own personal art journal.

  • Poetic Watercolor Journaling with Helen Shafer Garcia. Painting and Poetry never felt so good!

  • BUNDLE COURSES: Drawing in Journals and Poetic Watercolor with Helen Shafer Garcia. Enjoy both courses with a savings.

  • Watercolor Florabunda with Helen Shafer Garcia. Learn many of Helen's signature watercolor techniques.