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07/07/2006: "Art Workshops Experiences and Retreats"

Artists need to be able to change perspectives. Awe, Art Workshops Experiences Retreats at the Baron Conservancy desert in Wonder Valley, CA attempt to accomplish a broadening of the way an artist looks at space and offer an opportunity for individuals to visualize their temporal presence without the interference of outside noise and physical manifestations.

The broad expanses serve as pristine canvasses on which the imagination is enabled to express imagery drawn from internal processes and external impressions.





Empowerment occurs for visual renderings of subjects in any medium through isolation and practical techniques. For instance the method of (Looking Away) from a mental image or physical object changes the intensity of focus and allows for a change of perspective and perception.

Deliberately forcing distraction leads to a self discipline that enhances artistic interpretation.

Atmosphere is an important art tool. Often the confines of the studio narrow the scope of the work being done and affect the possibility of a broader picture.

Light is a major factor in the way if affects the personality of the creator and forces the artist to see more deeply and bring more imagery into the mind's eye.

Physical conditions outside the studio space, such as the wind, heat of the sun, passing of clouds, experienced by the artist while engaged in the act of creativity, can imbue an art work with more energy.

Memories are created when the perspective is changed and these can imbue an art work with a sense of movement in addition to what is drawn out from within.

Creating art in dim light of dusk or in the studio helps to recall memories of new perspectives and solves many compositional factors and subject details.

Ultimately at the Art Workshops Experiences the aim is to capture the sense of Awe which can fill an art work with an energy that will literally drive the work to market and its ultimate placement in the world.

Awe is in a sense of (knowing) which is recognition when a certain opportunity is encountered, and the ability to recognize a moment in time that is right, be it a relationship, a trip, a new piece of work, a breakthrough that leads to a new level of being and art making.

Recently the discovery was made that Alzheimer's patients recognized memories when looking at paintings and became less anxious and more talkative and able to describe their feelings. One explanation is that while they can't remember the beginning by the time they get to the end, a work of art is complete and contains within it the whole picture and the beginning, middle and end which can be immediately grasped. Certainly this is a new way to understand art that is made without the intrusion of words and conscious thought.

What Happened to All my Dreams?


Hyacinthe Kuller Baron Oil on board

We have always felt that visual art making is drawn from the autonomous physiology and is in its non verbal attributes another language of expression which is immediately recognizable by all.

Artists who avail themselves of all forms of distraction by making random marks and finding imagery drawn from deep within or going outside to sense their inner being in a new space in a new way will ultimately find a greater sense of self expression and true moments of enlightenment and excitement.

Art Workshops Experiences Retreats at the Baron Conservancy in CA are forming now and beginning October 2007. For information about the Awe visit: www.barongallery.com/aweartworkshopexperiences.html

or email: barongallery@aol.com.

Replies: 17 Comments

on Monday, August 14th, matthew said

As to your request:

"Personal relationships and sales information require more personal contact via email..."

Email has been sent 10 July to aa account. I await your reply.

Thank you for taking the time to answer.

on Thursday, August 10th, Hyacinthe Baron said

Thank you to all who are interested in my works and career.
Professional and career information is available on my websitesto those who take the time to read.

Personal relationships and sales information require more personal contact via email or telephone, and of course proper identification

on Thursday, August 10th, matthew said

Hyacinthe,

Hello. You have on your site names of institutions that have your artwork on their collections. Did they buy or did you donate/give it? Where exactly is your work in the Smithsonian Institution? I cannot find it. Where is the Concord Museum,Contra Costa Ca.? What about Marcel Duchamp? I can't find any reference to you in connection with him nor can the scholars via Marcel Duchamp World Community.

Thank you for you response.

Oh, PS.

It's Pollock not Pollack.

on Thursday, July 27th, olivier said

You're right force of something. Desert are hot not really a pleasant place for meditation. Even birds fly upside down. Come in Canada we have a lot of fresh water and nice people to accomodate you for a cheap price. No sign like " KEEP OUT". We have a sense of welcoming and not abusing.

on Thursday, July 13th, matthew said

I believe they do Mark and in my humble opinion you hit the nail on the head.

on Thursday, July 13th, Mark R Brockman said

I mean no disrespect to the Baron's and maybe I am the only one, but does it not seem that they take the poloticians way of answereing the concerns of those responding to their blog, in that they do not address directly the responces. In this then the blog serves no need, for then there is no discussion.

on Wednesday, July 12th, Ed Baron said

Art Workshops for the Awe Art Workshops Experiences include Retreats by the week, weekend and days full of awe for artists and other individuals who appreciate what such an experience has to offer them and are not for everyone. We share our philosophy, a physical location of outstanding beauty in which to create, experiment and expand. Workshop leaders naturally share their expertise for compensation.

The Baron Conservancy has programs in place to offer grants. For those who would like to participate but cannot afford the opportunity we encourage submissions on all levels.

Web sites such as absolutearts.com and worldwideartsresources.com offer blogs as one of the most successful means for artists to communicate. The search engines feature their blogs on the internet with direct links back to artist's portfolios. As a result Baron Gallery and the Baron Conservancy receive overwhelming response.

on Tuesday, July 11th, athot said

This particular "blog" is an advertisment. Nothing wrong with promoting yourself:we all do. But this is pretty blatant to say it the way it is. This isn't a blog talking about 'artistic philosophy'; it's an ad talking about what the business has to offer.

So, is this the place to advertise?

on Tuesday, July 11th, forceofgoodness said

I hope the cost includes some bottled water. Online it says it's 107 degrees at noon, 103 for the nearby Twentynine Palms Marine Base and Live Bombing Range. If inspiration doesn't show you the way maybe heat stroke and military weaponry will make you see something. I also read that the roads were flooded on Highway 62 and there have been 3 wildfires in the last week around Joshua Tree National Park. How much is this again?

on Saturday, July 8th, Mark R Brockman said

Gabriella, you have the right idea, I believe you would be better off alone. An artist's work is best done alone, without distraction. Most people do not know how to be alone, to think and find yourself. Which is why I think people don't like to be alone, afraid of what they might find in themselves, what a shame. Creating is often a solitary endeavor.

on Friday, July 7th, Mark R Brockman said

Andrew,

A purist....no. What you see is what you get. I do think my humor and habit of playing devil's advocate doesn't always come across to well, hard to do with just the written word then when you are with someone face to face.

But then again whats is wrong with being a purist?

on Friday, July 7th, gabriella said

Hyacinthe - I checked out your promotional materials for the AWE retreat. It promises a lot without going into specifics, and the cost is quite high for something the details of which are sketchy. For that kind of money, I could install myself in a motel in Jerome, Arizona, with my truck handy, and a lot of my supplies and foray out into the landscape on my own for much longer than 8 days, and find the stimulation to creativity for and by myself. Of course, this may mean I would have to forego: the questionable companionship of various unknown persons; instruction from a "renowned" artist teacher; boxed lunches; and wine celebrations at the end of the day at cocktail hour. On the other hand, being alone, I might find fresh responses to a fresh situation, and being alone with myself would have to delve deeply into my own motivations for making art creatively. On the other hand, heck, I could stay home, gratis, and connect with my inner muse.

on Friday, July 7th, Andrew said

In most of the blatant advertising I've seen, like EST, you are told you will get 'something' and you will 'know' when you 'get' it. This is also true of some of the marketing yourself ads on this very site, front page, upper right. They never give you any idea of what, how, or when you're going to see something besides a pipe dream. At least, not until they have your money.
On this Hyacinthe blog, there's a little marketing and a steer to the relevant web pages, true, but the most of it is about an artistic philosophy that you can agree with, or disagree with. In that sense, it's not much different than a lot of the other blogs including my own. Every blog writer seeks an audience, and wants to convince them of one thing or another. And the words we choose are chosen to make our message gain the approval of at least a part of our audience.
I shudder as I write this because it is so far from the image we try to create. That is, that we are not marketing ourselves. Mark, what you've written is to send a message as to who you are. A purist. I bet there's parts of you you won't show here, to keep us thinking that.
There's another thing to remember. Many, maybe even half of all the artists out there, are rich, so rich they can afford to go to a retreat and have someone else show them the way to something new. It's a positive experience for them, and also for the just scraping by artists that usually teach them.
Just a couple of thoughts.

on Friday, July 7th, Mark R Brockman said

I agree that retreats are a wonderful thing.

Thats not an answer to my question Hyacinthe. The question is; Is this the place to advertise it? Is this not the place for discusion of art and creative endeavors? Should we not be able to read the blogs without having to read between the promotional lines?

I try, I realy try; my wifes says I should control my dark humor and be more understanding like her. But when I see such blatent advertisement where it does not belong, in a place of discussion, where ideas are the norm not promotion.......I.... just... go... berserk. LOL, Just kidding, some of that dark humor again. Guess what movie that was paraphrased from.

Hyacinthe you go girl.

on Friday, July 7th, Hyacinthe said

Art Workshop Retreats are being developed to enable individuals including artists to immediately use their experience and immersion by partaking in exercises that allow for the expression of creativity in the moment.
Our intention is to share our experience and to empower anyone who is interested in this process to take the extra step that will lead to the next level. More details about the programs and daily, weekend and week long workshops are available on our website.

on Friday, July 7th, Mark R Brockman said

I must agree with Matt, this does seem to be more of an advertisment then a meaningful discussion on rejuvenating an artits's creative spirit.

I do agree that working outside is a great way to recharge one's self when you work in the studio a great deal. I am an avid Plein Aire painter (though I also work in the studio) and find it a wonderful experiance. A change of place is also very helpful (which is why my wife and I do pocket cruising with a small sailboat). But, I also find that my familiarity with my souroundings give me more energy and excitement then new places as I know it so well, yet see so much that is new, due to weather, light, time of day and most importantly my own mood at the time.
I encourage all artists to work Plein Aire, to work in different enviroments, to grow and re-charge. But I also encourage artits to find the new just outside your door. An artist should never have to go far to find new insperation.

Now I am sure Matt and I have misunderstood Hyacinthe's meaning behind this blog. But it does seem of late that your blogs do contain a great deal of help from you, for a price, such as your books. They may be good books (though if I am correct some are fiction as well as self/help)but isn't there a better place to sell your books then in your blogs; such as on your website. Don't misunderstand me, I think is great that you want to help artits become more then they are. I do so myself, as I teach paintings courses and I work hard at not just teaching the craft but also the reason behind creating. And yes I do do it for a price as we all need to make a living but I do not advertise it here. Should not the blogs be a seed for discussion and not to fill our wallets? Maybe I am wrong and this is the American way, advertise at all costs in all venues when ever you get a chance. Maybe that is why Hyacinthe is world famous (and I know she is because she says she is LOL :) and I am not. So be it, I can live with that.

Good luck on your further endeavores Hyacinthe.

on Friday, July 7th, matthew said

Is this a blog or advertisment?

I do agree that different environments do affect how we see things and, hence, possibly expanding creativity. I'm sure we all take advantage of this in our own way e.g. taking a walk in the forest, going off to travel, hanging out in a museum, or going to a retreat, etc.