Guest Artist Douglas Fryer
2025-10-08 08:00 - 2025-10-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | McCampbell Art Studio, 208 E. Public Square, Centerville, TN, 37033
Douglas Fryer: October 8-11, 2025, 4-Day Painting Workshop
In this 4-Day workshop, you will be under the master tutelage of renowned Utah painter Douglas Fryer. This highly accomplished, award-winning painter is generous to share his wealth of knowledge in his course: Painting with Purpose: Reimagining the Landscape.
Doug will share with you how he conceives of and completes a painting. He will not only share how he works his magic to create landscapes that touch your soul, but he will also discuss the philosophy behind his work and how to go deeper into your own practice. He will do several demos a day as a way of teaching the principles of painting. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to study under this highly esteemed artist.
The Cost of the workshop: $680. 3% added charge for credit cards. When you check out, it automatically adds the 3% as you finish your payment with credit card. OR, You can pay either with Venmo to Rachael-McCampbell (see below for QR code with no extra fees) or you can mail a bank check with no extra fees.
Contact Rachael McCampbell for more information. Email: rachael@rachaelmccampbell.com.
Supplies not included. After registering, you will receive a supply list.
WEBSITE: Douglas Fryer.
Douglas Fryer Workshop Flyer

Cold Wax Medium/Oil on Paper Workshop, Centerville, TN - SOLD OUT
2026-03-06 09:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 (America/New_York) | McCampbell Art Studio, 208 E. Public Square, Centerville, TN, 37033
Cold Wax on paper by Rachael McCampbell
Join Rachael McCampbell for a 3-Day workshop learning about Cold Wax Medium mixed with oil paint to create fresh, multilayered paintings. Rachael will lead you through the whole process beginning with a Powerpoint to explain how it can be successfully used. She will demonstrate how to use the supplies and will show you numerous methods on how to use this medium. She will discuss design basics like composition and color mixing as part of this class and Rachael will end the course by showing you how to mount and hang your works on paper so that you will have a beautiful piece of art to hang in your home at the end of the workshop. In this workshop, Rachael will focus on painting on paper and very small wood panels. This will be an intense learning experience mixed with lots of fun.

For those who say they can’t paint, this class is for you!
You will paint immediately. Rachael leads you through a step-by-step process that makes it easy to succeed. Sign up now, space is limited!
Autumn Mystique, Oil and cold wax on Arches Paper on panel, 12 x 16″ by Rachael McCampbell © 2024
“Someone Else’s Memory,” Oil and cold wax on paper and panel, 12 h x 16″ w by Rachael McCampbell © 2024
Cold Wax medium Triptych by Rachael McCampbell.

An Art Business Retreat with Alyson Stanfield
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-04-11 16:00 (America/Chicago) | McCampbell Art Studio, 208 E. Public Square, Centerville, TN, 37033
I’m sorry, but this retreat has been canceled
Make It Happen: Your Art Biz Retreat
A 2-day, in-person retreat to focus on what matters most in your art business
April 10-11, 2026, 9am to 4pm each day at the invitation of McCampbell Art Studio and Workshop Center, Centerville, Tennessee
If you’re feeling scattered or stuck—or just know you’re capable of more—it’s time to step away from the distractions and spend focused time working on your art business with expert guidance and a room full of supportive, driven artists. Join Alyson Stanfield for a hands-on, interactive retreat designed to help you create clarity, build momentum, and move forward with confidence.
This is for you if …

You are ready to (or already do) treat your business with the same intention and care you bring to their creative work.
You have some experience under your belt. Suggested: a solid body of work, a mailing list, a few shows under your belt, and some experience trying to sell your art.
You’re open to possibilities.
You are ready to grow, contribute, and take action.

Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and focus. You are not going to be sitting through a stack of slides or passively soaking up advice.

Make It Happen: Your Art Biz Retreat is a working experience. You’ll be guided through Alyson’s proven structure for thinking strategically, identifying your priorities, and creating a plan you can actually implement. You’ll benefit not only from her 20+ years of helping artists grow thriving businesses, but also from the insight and generosity of other experienced artists in the room. Together, we’ll think bigger, find clarity, and chart our direction. Alyson says she “teaches to the room.” She comes prepared with training topics, but is also adept at (and insists on) adjusting to what students need. Your needs are more important than her agenda.
Over our 2 days together, you will:

Identify what’s working—and what’s not—in your art business
Clarify your short-term goals and define your next steps
Refine your marketing strategy
Strengthen your offers and income streams
Create a simple, sustainable plan for the next 90 days
Learn from other artists’ experiences (and share your own)
Receive direct support and feedback from Alyson

Day 1: Clarify + Expand
Step back from the daily hustle to look at your art business with fresh eyes. Through guided teaching and small-group discussions, you’ll reflect on what’s working, uncover opportunities, and reconnect with your long-term vision. You’ll leave the day with a clear sense of direction and a renewed commitment to what matters most.
Day 2: Focus + Commit
Now that the big-picture thinking is done, it’s time to narrow in. You’ll prioritize your next steps, sketch out a doable 90+-day plan, and get feedback to strengthen it. The day ends with clear commitments, peer support, and the confidence to move forward with purpose. You don’t need more information. You need space to think, structure to guide you, and support to move forward.
Reserve your seat at Make It Happen: Your Art Biz Retreat and give your business the focused attention it deserves. $350 for two full days
Register Now

About Alyson
Alyson Stanfield is an artist advocate, workshop leader, art historian, and business coach who has helped thousands of artists elevate their careers and amplify their impact. As the host of The Art Biz podcast and author of I’d Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion, she leads Art Biz Success, a dynamic learning community for ambitious artists ready to take control of their marketing, sales, and visibility. Before launching Art Biz Success in 2002, Alyson spent a decade as a curator and educator in art museums, an experience that still shapes her approach today.
Read or listen to Alyson’s 4 Core Beliefs That Lead to Art Business Success.

Debbie Mueller, 2-Day Still Life Workshop
2026-04-14 09:00 - 2026-04-15 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rachael McCampbell Art Studio, LLC, 208 East Public Square, Centerville, Tennessee, 37033, United States
Light-Filled Still Life Painting- A Simple Path
Join award-winning artist Debbie Mueller for a 2-Day workshop in still-life painting. Come join Debbie Mueller for a 2 day still life workshop where she will break down the creation of a painting into simple steps that allow the painter to focus their decision making and efforts on one thing at a time. Debbie will teach you how she creates her contemporary still life paintings. April 14-15, 2026, 9 am – 5 pm each day, in Centerville, TN.
Cost: $350
Painting Caption: “Tea with the Daughters of Edward Darley Boit,” 12 x 12, oil on panel by Debbie Mueller
Does your heart sing when you see a light-drenched still life painting?
Do you hit roadblocks when you paint, overwhelmed by all the considerations in creating a well-designed and executed painting? Do you get stuck, not knowing what to do next? Are you a painter who is familiar with some basic concepts and skills, such as understanding values, mixing color, and paint application?
Day 1: After getting a chance to know each other, Debbie will introduce the first steps of creating a still life painting- Idea, Design, Drawing and Value. Students will then begin work on their own paintings incorporating these concepts with support from Debbie. After lunch, the elements of Color mixing, Brushwork and Edges will be presented, and then students will apply these steps to their own paintings. Debbie will assist students at their easels.
Day 2: Debbie will do a demo of a simple still life painting, reinforcing the ideas that have been presented and giving students a chance to see this process work in real time. The remainder of the morning will be spent with students working on their own paintings. During lunch, we will get inspired with a brief presentation of work from other artists. Following that, students will continue to work on their own paintings. Students can expect to create two paintings during the workshop.
The techniques taught during the workshop will be practiced using still life, but are completely appropriate and useful for any subject- landscape, portrait, interiors, etc.
This is primarily an oil painting workshop. Acrylics or Gouache may be used as well, though certain techniques may not work as well with these mediums.
Debbie Mueller picked up a paintbrush for the first time in 2016 and has become an award-winning artist with recognition for both her still life and landscape paintings. She is a juried artist at the Rockport Art Association and is represented by a number of wonderful galleries in New England and Texas. She has exhibited in numerous national juried exhibitions and was the first-place winner of the Art2Life National Exhibition in 2023. She lives in Durham, NH and practices medicine in Wolfeboro, NH.
You can learn more about the artist and see her work at www.debbiemuellerart.com

Materials:
Please download the app Grid# for your phone. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/grid-add-grid-on-image/id1033011034
Painting surface:
Please bring 2 panels or canvases. I like creating square still life paintings, but students may use any shape surface they prefer. Please keep the surface on the smaller size- 10 x 10” is great- 9 x 12 if you prefer a rectangle.
I like a variety of surfaces, but prefer panels to stretched canvas. I use the DaVinci Dual sided panels (I use the rougher side) available at a very reasonable price from Jerry’s Artarama.
I also like Centurion linen panels-the acrylic primed ones are quite reasonable and enjoyable to paint on .
Palette of your choice- you may use your own from home or bring palette paper
Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits (NO turpentine or lavender spike oil permitted)
Brushes- I use mostly long flat brushes, but you may use whatever brushes you like. You should have a couple of larger brushes, size 8-10 or ¾’-1’ wide, as well as a few #6 (about ½”) and perhaps a smaller liner brush for accents. I like the following brands- they have the right combination of flexibility and snap:
Princeton Aspen: https://www.jerrysartarama.com/princeton-aspen-series-6500-synthetic-brushes
Princeton Summit: https://www.dickblick.com/products/princeton-summit-series-6100-white-soft-synthetic-brushes/
Grey Matters Synthetic brushes (make sure you select synthetic, not natural bristle) https://www.jerrysartarama.com/grey-matters-oil-painting-natural-synthetic-brushes
Medium: Mediums allow greater flow for the paint. You may bring any medium you prefer. I like Liquin, Galkyd, and Gamblin’s Solvent Free Gel
Paints:
I use a fairly limited palette, basically a Split Primary palette using a warm and cool version of each of the primary colors, with a few “guest” colors for convenience. I like paint to be buttery, not stiff. The brands I really like are Michael Harding, Rembrandt, and M Graham. If you have paint already that you like, there is no need to purchase something new.
At minimum, please bring:
Transparent red oxide (any brand you choose) This will be used for the underpaintings.
Ultramarine Blue
A blue that leans toward green (Cobalt Teal, Cerulean, Manganese Blue, Sevres Blue, Prussian Blue) (This tends to be the color I use least)
Cadmium Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Yellow Medium or Deep (Should look like a school bus)
Cadmium Red Light or Vermillion
Alizarin Crimson
Titanium White
Convenience colors that are sometimes on my palette (You do not need to bring these colors)
Quinacridone Magenta (No other way to make a brilliant pink color- great for flowers)
Dioxizine Purple (Best way to get a super intense purple- great for flowers too)
Phthalo Green- Stronger tinting than Viridian, can be used to subdue reds, make a great black, and great for that color you see in the curl of waves.
Yellow Ochre- great for neutralizing purple shadow colors, a dark, neutral yellow.
Paper Towels (I’m a Viva girl!)

3-Day Plein Air Painting Workshop in Knoxville, TN
2026-04-28 09:00 - 2026-04-30 16:00 (America/New_York) | Harper Art Studio, Knoxville, TN, 37919
Knoxville is Rachael’s hometown, so it’s really fun for her to teach there!
Join Rachael for a 3-Day intensive on plein air painting in the gorgeous spring weather of Tennessee April 28-30, 2026. The flowers will be blooming and grass a gorgeous shade of pale green.
The location is not determined yet, but it will be beautiful wherever Rachael decides to lead you. In the mornings, Rachael will do demonstrations on creating Notans, blocking in, focusing on shapes, mixing colors and panting techniques. Everyone will set up and paint. Rachael will continuously circle around meeting with each painter individually until lunch time. Artists will bring their own lunches and meet together for a picnic each day. Some days, Rachael will do a lunch and learn demo or hold a critique to discuss work in progress by artists.
There will be an indoor studio space available incase of rain. Beginners are welcome in this class. $395 per person (Art supplies are not included).

🖼️ A Typical Day

9 AM: Gather outdoors; Rachael demonstrates how she begins a plein air painting.
10:30 – 12 PM: Plein air painting by artists, Rachael meets with each person individually.
12 – 1 PM: Lunch (casual picnic vibe).
1 – 4 PM: Rachael continues to move around and teach, pack up and leave or
3:30-4 PM: Some days there may be an end of day sharing of artwork and critique

Rachael McCampbell’s Plein Air Demo
Rachael doing a demonstration on the color green.

Yelena Lamm, 3-Day Animal Portraiture Workshop
2026-05-22 09:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | McCampbell Art Studio, 208 E. Public Square, Centerville, TN, 37033
Have you ever wanted to know how to paint an animal?
Join Yelena Lamm in Centerville for her third, amazing workshop here teaching, but this time, she will demonstrate how to paint animals. It doesn’t matter if it’s a cow, a dog or cat, she can teach the structure and process of how to build a successful painting of animals. Join us for this 3-day event May 22, 23, 24, 2026: YELENA LAMM ANIMAL PORTRAITURE
3-Day Animal Portraiture Workshop, $495 per person. Register now, spaces are limited.
Painting Caption: “Why are you still at home,” by artist Yelena Lamm, oil on canvas.

Artist Bio
Yelena Lamm was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, where she received her formal art training from the N. K. Roerich Fine Arts School. Since 1995, she lives in Pittsburgh, PA. Yelena is painting primarily in oil. She is known for her portraits of pets and animals, in which she reflects on her subjects’ characters and personalities, as well as for her lively and colorful floral compositions. Yelena is a Signature member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), Society of Animal Artists (SAA), American Women Artists (AWA), American Impressionist Society (AIS), and National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society (NOAPS). Yelena’s works were selected for and won awards in juried regional and national shows. Her list of awards includes both 17th and 18th ARC Salon ARC Staff Awards, First Place in the Animals as the Subject category in 2024 and 2025 Portrait Society of America Members Only Competition, Most Original Award of Excellence in OPA 2023 Eastern Regional Exhibition, Outstanding Achievement Animals in AWA 2023 Annual Online Juried Show, and SAA 63rd Art & the Animal Exhibition Purchase Award. Britain’s most popular magazine for practicing artists, Artists and Illustrators, featured Yelena’s animal portraits in a 6-page article and on the cover of their June 2023 issue. The October 2025 issue of the Artists & Illustrators features Yelena’s step-by-step painting process in a 5-page feature article. Yelena’s works are represented by Reinert Fine Art in Charleston, SC, Main Exhibit Gallery in Ligonier, PA, The Zebra Gallery in Easton, MD, The Lucy Clark Gallery & Studio in Brevard, NC, and Picket Fence Art Studio in Woodinville, WA.
3-Day Animal Portraiture Workshop
May 22-24, 2026, 9am – 5pm
Workshop Description
In this three-day workshop, you’ll learn to bring animals to life on canvas using traditional alla-prima oil painting techniques. Each class includes a live demonstration, guiding you from an expressive oil sketch to a finished painting. Explore key concepts like proportions, values, temperature shifts, and the power of brushstrokes. Discover how to paint fur with shape and movement, add sparkle to the eyes, sculpt form, capture black (or white) in all its shades, and tell a story through your composition — even down to the tail.
Workshop Materials
Surfaces:
3 stretched canvases, canvas boards or panels, recommended size between 10˝x8˝ and 14˝x11˝. I use Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Canvas Panels.
Brushes:
Small to medium bristle and soft. I use Rosemary and Co. brushes. My favorite are Evergreen Short Flat sizes 2-10; Eclipse Fan (1.5-2”, optional).
Palette:
Minimum 12˝x16˝ in size; glass or wood, disposable paper palette acceptable.
Medium:
I highly recommend Michael Harding Miracle Medium MM0 (replaces Gamsol) and MM1 (replaces linseed oil), if not, Gamsol and/or linseed oil.
Oil paints:
Ivory Black
Transparent Oxide Red (or Transparent Earth Red)
Chinese Orange (Sennelier)
Vermilion (Sennelier) or Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Viridian
Radiant Green (Gamblin)
Radiant Turquoise (Gamblin)
Yellow Ochre
Titanium White
Other items: containers for medium, paper towels or rags, easel or pochade box, gloves, brush cleaning soap.

5-Day Plein Air Trip, Grand Marais Art Colony, MN with Rachael McCampbell
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Marais Art Colony, MN, MN, United States
5-Day workshop at the lovely GRAND MARAIS ART COLONY
Join me Saturday, June 20th for a short demonstration at Harbor Park in Grand Marais followed by a workshop, June 22–26, 2026 at Grand Marais Art Colony, where wilderness and creativity meet on the shores of Lake Superior.
During this immersive 5-day workshop, we’ll paint the dramatic North Shore landscape — the historic lighthouse, boats, expansive skies, reflective water, and the iconic rocky coast surrounding Grand Marais.
This workshop blends experimental approaches with strong foundational painting principles. Using alternative tools, expressive mark-making, and layered techniques, we’ll loosen our work and explore new ways of seeing the landscape while still focusing on essential lessons in composition, value, color, atmosphere, and design. Expect a balance of plein air painting, studio work, demonstrations, playfulness, and thoughtful instruction designed to strengthen both your creativity and technical skills.
Whether you’re hoping toloosen your style, reconnect with your creativity, or deepen your understanding of landscape painting, this workshop offers an inspiring place to experiment, learn, and grow with me helping you along the way.

Registration is through the Grand Marais Art Colony.
Space is limited.
Workshop Details

June 22–26, 2026
5-Day Workshop
$725 per person
Airfare, lodging, and meals not included

The Art Colony has relationships with local hotels and lodging options and can help guide participants toward accommodations in the area. Additional information is available on their website.
Or, if you have a question for the director of the Grand Marais program, email Ruth directly.
I hope to see you there!
Rachael

11-Nights in Ireland Plein Air Painting with Rachael McCampbell at Ballinglen Arts Foundation
2026-08-10 09:00 - 2026-08-21 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Ballinglen Arts Foundation, Co Mayo, Ireland, Ireland
POSTPONED
THIS TRIP HAS BEEN PUSHED TO 2027 AND IS NO LONGER AN OPTION FOR 2026 –TUNE BACK IN TO GO TO IRELAND WITH US!
Join artist Rachael McCampbell for an inspiring 11-night plein air painting retreat at the Ballinglen Arts Foundation, nestled in the charming seaside village of Ballycastle, County Mayo. Located along Ireland’s dramatic Wild Atlantic Way, this trip offers breathtaking landscapes, rugged coastlines, historic ruins, and warm Irish hospitality—all perfect subjects for landscape painting. Cost: $4,400 per artist (if you want to bring a non-painting partner, email rachael@rachaelmccampbell.com to discuss). We are accepting credit card payments of $618 to hold your spot ($600 plus 3% credit card fee) or, you can pay with Venmo: @Rachael-McCampbell and there are no extra fees.
About the Workshop

Instructor: Rachael McCampbell is an acclaimed American painter and art educator known for her expressive landscapes and plein air expertise. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and accessible for all skill levels.

What’s included: Instruction and organization of trip by Rachael McCampbell and Curtis Stewart. Transportation to and from Dublin to Ballinglen Arts Foundation and some travel once there, all accommodations with private bedrooms (double or full sized beds, not for sharing) and private or shared baths, lunches and dinners. Airfare, art supplies, breakfasts and alcohol are not supplied.

Daily Instruction Includes: plein air sessions focused on capturing the Irish landscape using oils, acrylics, or watercolors.

Demonstrations by Rachael on location

Individual feedback and group critiques

Techniques for painting skies, cliffs, seascapes, and pastoral scenes

Color mixing and composition tips

How to work efficiently outdoors (plein air best practices)

Optional studio time for finishing work
📅 Sample Daily Schedule

Time
Activity

8:00 AM
Breakfast on your own or in groups

9:00 AM
Morning painting session (on location)

1:00 PM
Break / lunch

2:00 PM
Continue painting or explore local sites

5:00 PM
Return to Ballinglen, studio work optional

6:30 PM
Group dinner

8:00 PM
Free time or Occasional Evening discussion, demo, or critique

Meals

Breakfast is on your own. You have your own kitchens.

Lunches and dinners are provided and shared family style at Ballinglen Arts Foundation

Local grocery store and pubs available for supplies

Group meals offer a chance to unwind and share the day’s work

Weather & Gear

Expect changing weather—layers, rain gear, and windbreakers are essential

Artists are encouraged to bring travel easels, lightweight gear, and portable palettes

What Makes It Special

The raw beauty of Mayo’s coastline

The camaraderie of like-minded artists

Deep immersion into the Irish landscape and culture

The chance to grow artistically under the guidance of an experienced plein air painter

A tour of the private area of the Ballinglen Arts Foundation Museum. What a treat!

3-Day Cold Wax Medium Workshop on Paper, Knoxville, TN by Rachael McCampbell Sept. 15-17, 2026 - SOLD OUT
2026-09-15 00:00 - 2026-09-17 23:59 (America/New_York) | Harper Art Studio, Knoxville, TN, 37919
Join artist Rachael McCampbell for an immersive 3-day workshop exploring the exciting possibilities of Cold Wax Medium combined with oil paint.
Rachael will guide you through the entire creative process, beginning with a visual presentation that explains how this versatile medium works and how to use it successfully. She will demonstrate essential tools and techniques, share multiple methods for building rich, layered surfaces, and cover key design principles such as composition and color mixing.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll work primarily on paper and small wood panels, gaining hands-on experience as you create your own unique pieces. To finish, Rachael will show you how to mount and hang your artwork, so you’ll leave with a beautifully presented piece ready to display in your home.
This workshop is a dynamic blend of intensive learning and joyful creativity.
And yes—this class is absolutely for beginners!If you’ve ever said “I can’t paint,” Rachael will prove you can. You’ll start painting right away with her encouraging, step-by-step approach designed to help you succeed.
Space is limited to 12—reserve your spot today! (SOLD OUT, WAIT LIST ONLY. EMAIL: rachael@rachaelmccampbell.com)
September 15-17, 2026, 9AM -5PM daily $395

Cold Wax Medium Workshop - Arrowmont Art School Sept. 27 - Oct. 2, 2026 - SOLD OUT
2026-09-27 09:00 - 2026-10-02 17:00 (America/New_York) | TN
I am returning this fall to teach for a week at the inspiring Arrowmont Art School in Gatlinburg, TN.
Painting with cold wax medium is an extremely exciting and popular method that combines painting with printmaking, lending itself perfectly to abstraction or representational art. This workshop includes process-oriented techniques that students can learn with no previous art experience and have instantaneous success. Students will build layers of paint on paper or panels using oil and cold wax medium, then learn techniques like using a brayer to flatten shapes, adding marks, digging back in with tools to find the history, drawing with pigment sticks, and scratching through layers. This creative, push-pull process will change how students see things and deepen their practice. Students will leave with finished works of art, ready to hang on the wall. To sign up and learn more about how to do stay here: REGISTER HERE
Autumn’s Mystique, cold wax medium painting on paper and mounted on cradled birch panel by Rachael McCampbell © 2025

“The Path Behind And Beyond” – by Rachael McCampbell 30″ x 30″ Oil Cold Wax on Panel ©2021 Painting to be in the annual Instructor Exhibit at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Gatlinburg, TN May 10 – August 27, 2021. SOLD

“Shapes of Winter,” Oil Cold Wax on Wood Panel, 9″w x 12″h © 2020 by Rachael McCampbell – “Shapes of Winter,” Oil Cold Wax on Wood Panel, 9″w x 12″h © 2020 by Rachael McCampbell
