A week to reconnect with your creative self.

This June, join Gabriel in beautiful Ashland, Oregon, for a week-long in-person workshop. We’ll begin each day in his studio, surrounded by the smells of paint and coffee, buzzing with the kind of creative synergy that's only available to artists who share the same inspired space.

Your experience is curated to be fully immersive and personal. With a small group of 10 to12 students, you’ll receive one-on-one guidance and feedback directly from Gabriel. We’ll explore the figure through the lens of color, composition, and form in new ways, building confidence and curiosity as we go.

Between studio sessions, you’ll have space to breathe. To wander through Ashland’s charming shops, visit a winery, attend a play, or simply enjoy some good food and great company. Part painting retreat, part creative reset, this is an invitation to fall back in love with the creative act.

Figure fundamentals — proportion, movement, structure, and the subtle shifts that make the figure feel alive.

Design & composition — how to shape your reference into a compelling, intentional painting or sketch.

Abstract grounds & mark-making — building depth with mixed media, intuitive textures, and expressive underlayers.

Color, value & light — creating harmony, sculpting form, and balancing warm–cool relationships with contrast and composition.

Gesture & atmosphere — loosening your hand, amplifying presence, and painting the feeling rather than the photograph.

We’ll work from photographic references and live models, creating space to personalize your approach.

Ashland, Oregon

Ashland is a small, vibrant cultural hub nestled in the scenic Rogue Valley. It's home to the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival as well as wineries, boutiques, restaurants, and stunning walking trails.

I have lived in Ashland for well over 20 years! Beyond the studio, I've planned a few optional activities for us to enjoy together.

On the final day of your visit, my wife Naomi and I will host a fun-filled farewell dinner.

Where to stay?

To help you make the most of your time here, we highly recommend staying in downtown Ashland. It’s charming, walkable, and full of great restaurants, cafes, bookstores, and trails — a perfect way to unwind after a day of painting.

Because the studio is located outside of town, we’ll be providing a daily shuttle from the Ashland Plaza to the studio every morning and back again in the afternoon. This means you can relax, skip the rental car, and fully enjoy Ashland at your own pace.

We will also provide a shuttle pickup from the Ashland Plaza for a meet and greet cocktail hour at the studio on Sunday, June 7th, and to our Farewell Dinner on Friday, June 12th.

Below are our favorite downtown accommodations. All are within easy walking distance of the Plaza and offer their own unique style and comfort. We can’t wait to welcome you to Ashland!

Let's do this together!

This week is designed for artists who want clear guidance, focused practice, and a supportive studio environment. If you’re ready to strengthen your foundations, deepen your understanding of the figure, and create work that feels more confident and alive, you’ll feel right at home here.