Robert Masla

Watching The Sunset, Los Muertos, P.V., oil and alkyd on canvas - Robert Masla

Please see the paragraph on special considerations at the bottom of this page

December 5th - 12th
"Exploring & Celebrating Creativity
The Artists Process as Spiritual Journey
with artist Robert Masla

Special "Bring a Friend Discount"
Tell a friend who joins this workshop as a participant and receive
$150. off your tuition!

Join artist Robert Masla as he leads you in a playful, nurturing and
supportive environment where exploration is encouraged and where there are
no mistakes. Come and play in this fun, relaxing and rejuvenating workshop,
-using non-traditional and innovative approaches, experimentation and "art games"
as well as some new approaches to traditional drawing and rendering techniques.
We will experience access to our calm center of meditative awareness as well as
releasing the passion of the "inner wild person"
.


Sailing to the Sun, oil and alkyd on linen, -Robert Masla

Come and join Bob in the Boca for this rejuvenating, relaxing and
productive time.Taking advantage of the out doors and inspirational locals the
Boca offers, working in "plein air", as well as doing supportive work in the studio.
Masla will offer technical instruction and demonstrations as well as provide you the
freedom (encouragement), and methods to pursue (and discover) your own
vision and process.
We will also do exercises to access the flow of our
creative energy and gain insight into the art of seeing.

The workshop will keep you so engaged in the creative process, and absorbed in
this nurturing atmosphere, that fears, apprehensions and “inner critiques” are quieted
and fall to the background.
We will be working with drawing material, as well as
a little watercolor and acrylic, (provided by the Casa), ,
please contact Bob if you have any questions.

Casa Andreas, P.V. -oil and alkyd on prepared paper, Robert Masla

"The goal is for me to act as much (as a participant) as a facilitator and guide in the
creative process, not for people to draw or paint as I do. For me the art process is a
spiritual journey. I experience individuals as sparks of creative energy and awareness,
part of the Whole of the ongoing Creation. As children we all naturally participate with
awe, and celebration in the creation - moment to moment.  Remember your delight the
first time you perceived dust particles in a beam of light or watched a “river of water”
from a spilled cup, turn into a “waterfall” as it cascaded over the table top to form a
“lake” on the carpet below – only to “disappear” as it was absorbed moments latter – It
was magical. It still is magical!  It is our acceptance of routine and day-to-day
experience as “ordinary” that takes the Passion out of life.  More often it is our
perceptions and beliefs of the constructs of “reality” that shape our experience, rather
than “pure experience”.  Many things have occurred to us since the time of innocence,
when we were “one with creation” and celebrated with awe in the unfolding of our
experience as part of the creative process.  Since that time a lot of experiences (often
voices of anger or criticism, judgments, mental constructs and belief systems – the many
voices of the “inner critique”) have created space, an illusion of separateness.  Art, and
particularly the drawing and painting process, affords us with an amazing opportunity to
re-experience our original and true nature as pure creative awareness.  Join us in
drowning out the voices of the inner critique by diving into the waters of
passionate creative expression.

Sunset Through Los Arcos in June, Photograph

I am blessed to act as a catalyst and witness for the revelation of your own "signature" or
"style", the manifestation of your unique intuitive creative self.
You will leave this workshop relaxed and rejuvenated, with improved technical skills,
renewed confidence, and inspiration to continue painting and drawing on your own,
using art as a process to awaken and enhance self discovery - and have fun doing it!"
Suitable for those who haven’t created art since they were children, seasoned artists
and professional who wish to infuse their work with new energy and stimulation,
-and everyone in between.
 Like the other workshops in the "Casa environment", this experience will lead us
to developing camaraderie among new friends and certainly stir our concepts and
conversation around making art and the creative process. Do you want to draw or paint?
Seeking a fresh perspective? Wishing to renew your passion for life or just kick back and relax. Looking to find some fresh inspiration and recharge your creative batteries.
- Come Create and Celebrate -
 Draw, Paint, Relax, Rejuvenate!



"Standing on Fossils, oil and alkyd on canvas, 24x36 inches, Robert Masla

Special Considerations

The Boca is extremely beautiful throughout the year (I particularly like June, the water is
very warm and clear and the Boca is very quiet, the rains usually haven't begun),
But, this is the tropics and it is very hot, average days are 85 to 90 and the humidity is
on the rise as we move into the rainy season. -June less so than July and the rains don't
usually kick in till August. Though sometimes this can happen a little sooner.
The upside, things are blooming and the colors are magnificent, we (the Casa and sister
apts.) are on the south side of the Boca with the Mts. behind us and shading/cooling us
(along with our ceiling fans) , the ocean is great for swimming in - (snorkeling without
getting a chill) and things are "mucho tranquillo". The downside is more walking (not
necessarily a negative) as we often have to use the foot bridge over the river to and
from dinner as the water is usually to high to wade, and the high heat and humidity.
Of course we will take all this into consideration as we plan our daily activities so that
we will not strain ourselves, have plenty of time to relax, play and swim, making the
most optimum use of our time for enjoyment, inspiration, creativity and rejuvenation.



To see more of Bobs work and to learn more about him visit the link below
www.maslafineart.com


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