-view up river in Boca

...a message from your artist/host/facilitator
- Bob Masla

. ...I have created these Art Workshop/Vacations out of some of my passions in life;

The essential human "need" to live, explore, and express the creation, creativity
and the creative impulse, and thus produce works of art.

A love for experiencing and exploring the natural world.

A love for Mexico, its' culture and people, particularly the unique beauty of the "Boca"
and surrounding regions with their mystical mountains and cliffs tumbling into the sea.

My desire and ability (I have often been told "gift") to share my passions with others.

I have designed these workshop vacations for you, to be as stress free,
comfortable, and rejuvenating as possible.
My mission is to enrich peoples lives thru this workshop/vacation experience -
- and to have fun doing it! I will work hard to make this an experience you will want
to do again. My formula is simple, creating a workshop/vacation environment where
like minded people and perhaps kindred spirits, can relax, rejuvenate and share
their love for nature (and the many activities it affords us) and the creative process,
using drawing and painting to deepen self discovery and expression in an
atmosphere of support, hospitality, comfort and friendship.

The support staff at Casa de los Artistas and the people in "the Boca" are
warm and welcoming. There is something special here that makes it easy to be
relaxed and feel at ease. It keeps people coming back or wanting to extend their stays.

I believe this workshop/vacation will add that "something" to your life in ways that
are not available in conventional tour packages. These workshop/vacations are for
those who want to awaken or keep alive the explorer, the adventurer child within.
It is for those who wish to experience the authentic rural life of Mexico while having
the comforts of the modern amenities most of us are accustomed to. If you wish to see
and experience the local people, the ambiance of the region and real culture of Mexico -
soak in the colors, the sounds, find the "hidden treasures", rejuvenate and
express your spirit in creative ways - then you should reserve your space and
book this all inclusive package! -workshop space and air line tickets are limited!

When you experience Mexico you experience its pace of living. Mexico is known for
its' -"mañjana" attitude - put "it" (your worries, troubles, obligations, jobs, etc.) off
till tomorrow. This can be translated into - "take it easy, slow down, don't worry,
be happy" - " life is what's happening now - not tomorrow" - "everything will
take care of itself in its own time - mañjana". So how do things happen or get done
you ask...? Well another favorite Mexican phrase is - "Quién Sabe" - "Who Knows?"
...- but it does get done. As in art so in life, questions are always asked, not always
looking for, or having an answer, but we learn to trust in the process.
The journey is the destination.

Previous experience in art is useful but not necessary to join in and experience the
journey of a Casa de los Artistas Workshop/Vacation. The desire for exploration and
discovery, self illumination and renewal, along with an openness to new camaraderie,
curiosity and flexibility along with the willingness and courage to faithfully step
into unknown territory is what is most required of a participant - but don't feel pressured,
if you can't muster all that up today -than
"mañjana".

I offer you over 25 years of experience as a Professional Artist, Teacher, and
fellow traveller. I act as a facilitator, but also provide tons of technical, hands on
instruction, depending on the desires of the individuals and the group. All of the
guest artist/co-facilitators are practicing professional artist who are leaders in their
fields of expertise. It is my belief that one of the greatest challenges of a teacher
(in art as in life), is to help a student "get out of their own way"- so that their
natural abilities, intuitive impulses and creative expression can manifest. Of course,
if technical ability seems to hinder a particular avenue of expression, I have ample
experience and mastery of technique to provide the necessary instruction to help
the individual to achieve their goal and thus add more colors to their
palette of creative expression.

So I encourage you to explore the pages of this website, email me
( bob@maslafineart.com ) or give me a call (413 625-8382) so I can answer any of your
questions and increase your enthusiasm in joining us in tropical Mexico for a wonderful
Art Workshop/Vacation week - painting and drawing your heart out!

Thank you and look forward to seeing you in "the Boca",

Bob Masla & all the associates of Casa de los Artistas

Art Workshops/Vacation-Retreats
to find out more contact:
Monica and Bob at (413) 625-8382
www.maslafineart.com
email us : bob@maslafineart.com
or contact Karla and Steven at Boca Divers
011 52 322 228 0713 www.bocadivers.com