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EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: The first 8 people who register will receive a $400 discount per person. Regular investment USD$3,995 per person dbl. occpancy. Register early, and your investement is USD$3,595.

Take a minute to see this inspiring invitation video from John Dispenza, it’s worth the time!

Come and join me in the amazing tropical paradise of Costa Rica, where you’ll have an opportunity to retreat from your life and place your focus on seeing through the artist’s eye. You’ll be in the beautiful Sugar Beach Reunion Resort, exploring the artist within you, creating amazing artwork. Together we’ll engage in inspiring conversations, we’ll share delicious cuisine, we’ll float in the warm playful waters of the Pacific Ocean and challenge your mind’s eye to see what you may have been missing. We’ll be surrounded by nature’s beauty, experience and capture amazing sunsets, relax together, share stories and support each other in the possibilities in your transformation through art.    John D

When Columbus landed on the shores of the new land, the native Indians could not see his ships with the large sails. Not because they were blind but, because they had never seen anything like that before and had no knowledge of those types of ships and so, it was not visible to them. Also, the Inuit people, when first shown a newspaper with portrait photographs, could not see the photographed faces. They only saw a series of colored dots in an abstract pattern.

With that being said, the question I ask in this workshop is, “What is it that you are not seeing just because you do not have the knowledge and experience of it yet?” We begin to uncover what has been right in front of you the whole time. We start to see the world through new eyes and create the ability to record that on paper in an easy and lighthearted way. We engage in specific drawing exercises to help you to see reality in an abstract way that simplifies and pairs it down, making the drawing process much easier to record.

We’ll explore form in space, objects and their relationship to each other in a given space. We’ll learn value (light and dark) which makes up all form and perspective drawing (in a new and fresh way), drawing with the “mind’s eye and creating portraiture drawings. In addition, we will begin to understand the science of color and start to apply that to watercolor paintings with various subject matter. We will also work in our journals, exploring quick and effective drawings and paintings, applying everything we’ve learned throughout the course.

The class is for seasoned artists as well as beginners who have no experience at all!

If you’ve ever been attracted to art in any form, have been creating your art for some time or, have never experienced creating any artwork at all, this class is perfect for you. In fact, most of the students in my workshops have never drawn before.

JOHN DISPENZA

John was also awarded medals from the New Jersey Art Directors Club for excellence in illustration. He has had his paintings and drawings shown in galleries in NYC, New Jersey, Atlanta, GA and California where he was a part of creating the Society of Illustrators in San Diego. John has lectured and taught in art schools sharing the experience he’s gained in being a professional. Currently, John resides in Washington State where he has his studio, continuing his painting, illustration, design work and teaching.

Meet Our Dedicated Hosts

Our team at Peak Empowerment is committed to providing exceptional travel experiences that foster personal and professional growth. Meet the experts who make it all possible.

Kay Latchmansingh

Kay is the main organizer and logistic expert of this retreat. Her background in international trade and finance and her attention to details will ensure that this will be a quality experience for all. She is in communication with everyone who is a part of this program and makes sure that all aspects of this endeavor are synchronized. Kay is also in charge of participant wellness and takes care of everyone from the time they register until they are back home. Kay is the co-owner and vice-president of Peak Empowerment Event Management. She provides a wealth of experience in travel and cultural connections. Kay was born and educated in British Guyana, moved to the U.S. and has traveled and worked with people in many European countries, Russia, Egypt, South Africa, British West Indies, and Central America. Her knowledge and connections with various cultures is a wonderful asset as she works with and teaches a variety of people. Her vision of providing service to those in need and doing so in a celebratory way certainly is a foundation of this retreat.

Supply List for Workshop:

• A collection of soft lead pencils (bring a good collection)

• A pencil sharpener

• Dried brick watercolors in a tin tray

• A variety of watercolor brushes in different sizes

• A kneaded eraser or white eraser

• An 14″ x 17″ multi-purpose Bristol paper pad (something that can hold ink and wet materials)

• A bound journal that can take wet materials (like a mole skin journal)

Well-worth watching