Mischtechnik Painting Retreat
‘The Priestess of Delphi ‘ 1891, by the Hon. John Collier
Painting with the Priestess
DELPHI, GREECE
JUNE 16 – JULY 6, 2024
LIMITED TO
10 PARTICIPANTS
With Philip Rubinov Jacobson
&
Mantra Cora
It is our pleasure to invite you to attend a painting retreat this summer presented by Nexus Muse LLC and Old Masters – New Visions. Join us next summer in studying Mischtechnik (Mixed-technique of Egg Tempera and Oil) painting. Delphi is an ancient town, and was first inhabited in late Mycenaean times as far back as the 15th century BC. The seminar studio will be on-site with our accommodation. This is an exciting opportunity that will take place in the center of the village at Delphi within walking distance to many historic sites, and only 8 miles to the sea and pristine beaches (a drive of about 10-minutes or so). Greek traditions and writing reference five different temples built at Delphi throughout history. Some scholars even say that the first three temples were constructed before the creation of the Homeric poems and before the cult of Apollo was established at Delphi. Being only 2 hours from Athens, we will enjoy excursioms to various places like the Acropolis. . Join us as we embark on a life changing journey to Greece !
Delphi — The Centre Of The World With Picture-Perfect Views
According to Greek mythology, Zeus set two eagles free to meet each other half way in the center of the world, and so they did — here in Delphi. The site was considered as the navel of the world in those ancient times. You’ll find discoveries dating to the Mycenaean period to the early Byzantine era and the museum is world class.
Lose Yourself In Beauty
Nature lovers are in no way excluded, and the Parnassos National Park is a super place to visit for its unspoiled nature. The beautiful park is found between Delphi, Arachova and Agoriani and there are lots of exquisite hiking trails for you to take according to your fitness level.
$2,775 FOR TUITION AND ROOM
The Mixed Technique of Egg Tempera and Oil Painting
REGISTRATION is open to 10 PARTICIPANTS.
TUITION for the seminar includes a private ROOM for 3 Weeks
Does not include Airfare and Meals
Registration & Policy
See Policy details below
Tuition for 3 weeks: $2,775
Price is Per-person.
Payment Plan of $2,895 per person with
DEPOSIT of $450 and then Pay Balance
of $ 2,445 in installments by May 15, 2024
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SEMINAR & WORKSHOP PAYMENT, POLICIES & GENERAL CONDITIONS
NO REFUNDS after JANUARY 15, 2024
CANCELLATION & SUBSTITUTION POLICY 2024 - 2025 below:
Weekends & All Other Workshops, 2, 3 and 4 WEEK SEMINARS
Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
FULL TUITION INCLUDES:
* Accomodation
*Teaching 5 days per week, minimum of 6 hours per day
* Classes are held, at minimum: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm and 2:30 - 5:30 pm, Mon - Fri. but at times may run longer.
* The studio is open 24/7 for working.
* We provide materials like ingredients for brush cleaning, turpentine and medium substitutes like Gamsol and Glakyd, containers and clean up materials like mineral spirits, soap and paper towels.
~ PAYMENT & GENERAL CONDITIONS:
* All prices are per person
* Prices are in US dollars.
* For other currencies (Euros, pounds, ETC.), the current conversion rate will be used at the time payment is RECEIVED.. This will be calculated automatically through PayPal or credit card agencies. For bank transfers, direct deposits, checks, we will use the current rate on day of payment received as listed at xe.com
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* The tuition and/or deposit is refundable until JANUARY 15, 2024, after that our Cancellation and Substitution Policy is enforced.
* Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the seminar.
* Students are responsible for their own health insurance. Registration for the seminar constitutes a waiver on the participants' part regarding injuries or illnesses sustained during the seminar and OMNV cannot be held responsible..
* NO PETS of any kind can be brought to the seminar and occupy the studio space during the seminar hours of activity.
* In the unlikely event that we cancel a seminar, all payments will be refunded IN FULL. - SEE CANCELLATION POLICY,
CANCELLATION & SUBSTITUTION POLICY 2024 - 2025:
Should a workshop be cancelled by us for any reason, payment will be refunded in full to all participants. All PAYMENTS in this case, are refundable. If the seminar is not canceled by our actions, but by the student, a Substitution Policy is in effect. In the event of a Natural Disaster or Forces of Nature, War, Pandemic, interference by a Government, Alien Invasion or other Forces out of our control and OMNV is directly effected and shutdown, understand that "we are not the cause of it, nor did "we cancel". We will, however, under such circumstances, grant a CREDIT toward another seminar of equivalent cost and length of time (to expire one year from the beginning date of the canceled seminar. A CREDIT is good for one year from the last day of the current seminar or workshop that the participant registered for and missed to the first day of the following seminar one year later. We can no longer extend credit for years after a seminar that was unattended.
Tuition can be refunded only by a substitute student provided by the canceling student. If the student canceling received any discount, special rate, or other consideration outside of the REGULAR TUITION RATE, in that case, the person replacing the one who canceled will have to cover any difference to OMNV in fees up to the equivalent of the REGULAR advertised
TUITION RATE.
We have had people waiting 5 years to use their tuition credit for another seminar and that does not work for us anymore. Meaning, if you could not attend a 4 week seminar, did not get a substitute to attend in your place, and asked for a CREDIT, if granted, that credit is good for any event, workshop or seminar up to the value of the credit given for one year and ONE YEAR ONLY. No monetary or credit - refund is issued for the cost difference between workshops. (EX. If a seminar cost $1,500 and the CREDIT is applied to a workshop that has a tuition of $600, the difference of $900 is not refundable. The CREDIT IS NOT applicable for multiple workshops that add up to the tuition originally paid. If you are unable to attend, we invite you to provide a student to replace you. Your refund comes directly from that replacement who pays you for your slot. If there is still a balance due that must be made by the substitute as well, or the original attendee who registered. Please inform us with the name and the contact information for the substitute.
TRIP INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
IN ORDER TO AVOID loss of DEPOSIT, or FULL PAYMENT LOSS on Tuition, Airfare, or a Medical Emergency, it is STRONGLY ADVISED THAT PARTICIPANTS PURCHASE TRIP INSURANCE AT the TIME they make their WORKSHOP DEPOSIT or FULL PAYMENT. It is very wise to get coverage for CANCELLATION of your trip as well as HEALTH INSURANCE WHILE ABROAD. We have had, on rare occasions, a student that required hospitalization and without travel/health insurance the bill could be rather stressful. SEE Google to compare the 10 best companies for travel Insurance.
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Use normal precautions and common sense to keep yourself and your family/friends safe. Always keep your valuables at your side, don’t leave cameras, phones, or other expensive gear visible, and don’t leave any precious belongings unattended at the beach or elsewhere. We always recommend purchasing travel insurance before your trip. You never know what might happen (flight delays, lost baggage, illness), and travel insurance helps with all of those unpredictable events that can occur in travel and life. We highly recommend that you secure a short term plan covering the weeks you'll be away. In a certain way, if you cannot afford travel insurance, you can’t afford your trip. It’s that simple.
Our Residence & Studio in Greece
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~ TESTIMONIALS ~
Prof Phil visits old friend and mentor, Ernst Fuchs, at the Chapel in Klagenfurt, Austria where he adorned the walls and designed the space. Summer, 2005
www.ernstfuchsmuseum.at/
''What choice is there if you are a chosen one, born to be a visionary painter on an esoteric path?
Among infinite chances to meet or not meet a person, is it by chance that we meet one bearing a special message -- step by step, forming a spiritual world of visual contemplation, of theological and philosophical Reasoning?
Phil and I met years ago just at the beginning of his path -- at the entrance to the reality of the imagination.
It was at Castle Wartholz where I gave lectures on the techniques of the Old Masters and, ever since, he has followed his way through the wilderness of contemporary art. His talents have revealed the message he has been chosen to give to his students first and to all who have set out to explore an esoteric interpretation of the universe. ''
- Ernst Fuchs -
Austrian painter, draftsman, printmaker, sculptor, architect, stage designer, composer, poet, singer and one of the founders of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism (1930 - 2015)
Today art is art and truth is something else.
For artists who are aware of the deep mysterious relationship of ART with TRUTH, this is a painful observation.
For me and many others , Brother Phil is an inspirational powerhouse,
who offers through his paintings, lectures, writings and art-teaching an antidotal perspective.
He does it with such natural competency, heartwarming love and exuberant compassion, that the divine meaning of art itself seems to come to life directly through his wondrous personality.
- De Es Schwertberger, Artist, Author and Sculptor
Vienna, Austria, 0ct.27.2008
"Balance", Oil on Panel, circa 1990s Stone series by De Es
Painting by Alex Grey
Phil Jacobson is an artist and mystic of rare intelligence…ever reminding us that creativity and spirituality are One.
- Alex Grey, Artist and Author
Above:
Self-portrait. c. 2005, by Madeline Von Foerster, Mischtechnik on panel
(egg tempera & oil)
Below:
Two Mischtechnik paintings by Madeline
Madeline von Foerster
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madeline_von_Foerster
Professor Philip Rubinov Jacobson has given me perhaps the most important gift of my artistic life. Six years of art school did not provide me with the tools that three weeks in his seminar offer. Not only is the Misch method exponentially faster, easier, and more enjoyable than the alla prima technique I used previously, but my paintings are also far more luminous and beautiful than before. They have a light and depth that I never could have attained the old way. I deeply appreciate having these time-tested methods and formulas, knowing that I am carrying on a tradition perfected by some of the Old Masters I revere most, and also knowing my paintings are now themselves more resilient to aging. "I have been consistently impressed by how Professor Phil conducts his class -- all students receive equal time and attention, regardless of their level. Abstract or photo-realist, professional or first-time painters will all receive instruction that is sensitive to their interests and needs. Moreover, the sojourn in Reichenau is a blissful artistic retreat, one which I would repeat for that reason alone! Imagine waking daily to a view of the Alps, ending each night in the steam room, with museums and hiking on the weekends... It is simply a perfect working vacation. I hope to return many times.
KIM EVANS, Artist, Illustrator and Teacher
http://www.kimmevans.blogspot.com.au/
Attended and Assisted in teaching in the Seminars 2001 Austria & Florence, and 2002 in Austria.
The Alchemists
To me, a Great teacher/mentor is someone who believes in your creative spirit/soul’s calling, they hear and see it, with intuitive ears and eyes, listen to your creative passions and concerns/fears, while guiding and supporting you to grow. Most times gently, and sometimes with a shove…(they know you can fly.)
Great teachers commit to nurturing and supporting you in your journey as creative beings and assisting you in finding your expression of voice and vision…yours, no one else’s. They understand that you hold a personal, creative wealth of your own to be guided into being…and it can – if you accept the challenge & gifts of guidance – be preciously brought to the fore, like gems in an archeological dig. A Great teacher will hand you the shovel and brush to do the precious work of mining your own expression and creative wealth.
Acrylic painting by Kim Meghan Evans
A Great teacher/mentor said to me, “when you come to learn with me, leave your bags by the door.”…
It doesn’t matter whether you enter the room of knowledge with a ton of past experience or none at all, a Great teacher will open new doors graciously to you. Offering from their pool of experience – with skill and patience – masterly techniques and the philosophies and crafts of masters, inspiration, fun and a space to meet precious life-long new friends, artists and acquaintances.
A Great teacher also opens another magical door, sometimes less tangible: These gifts to you from a Great teacher, are an expanded commitment to your evolving journey as a creative soul, and it is encompassed in their innate ability to facilitate, inspire, to bring an element of magic to the creative environment, to listen deeply, and to share that which they are passionate about, with you, if you are open to receiving it… all with a Great flame of Spirit, respect, compassion, humor, wisdom, knowledge, technique & psyche.
A Great teacher/mentor can make you feel as though you are their only apprentice in a room full of students, and each precious student feels the same. And when you have left the learning room, they are often on your shoulder as you work. If you listen, you continue to hear them and feel the blessings of the gifts your mentor shared and gave you. A Great teacher (like a Great friend) continues to transmit their giving, support, love, belief, joys in your success & your journey long after you go home, and even in the gap of distance & time.
To Fra PP - Philip Rubinov Jacobson,
one of the Great teacher/mentor/alchemists, and dear friend, who – as an added bonus to all the magic I mentioned above from attending and assisting at the wonder-full OMNV Seminars ( in 2001 Austria & Florence, and 2002 Austria), – also taught me a whole new vocabulary of Philism’s – echo’s that resonate off the walls of my studio & working process, making themselves heard at really odd moments. (Chanting)…schtumpfa…schpukah…mifna...split-mifna..
Forever Grateful, Thank you Phil.
With love and respect. Kim.
Like an alchemist, Professor Phil unlocks the secrets of the egg as a catalyst for evoking creative Gold. Effects of unrivaled luminosity can be achieved with the synthesis of the tempera and oil mediums, and Jacobson's heartfelt introduction to the methodology is certain to inspire the novice and the experienced artist alike. The painting seminars facilitate total immersion in the wellspring of the Muse, allowing for uninhibited exploration of the creative process. The rich tapestry of art history provides the backdrop for this odyssey through inspiration and technique, the destination being nothing less than the wildest visions of the participants.
As a teacher, Professor Phil demonstrates patience and empathy with the working process of each and every student. He possesses the incredibly rare ability to provide objective technical criticisms, whilst yet retaining deep respect for subjective interpretation. Correct procedure is meticulously demonstrated and explained, and the importance of learning specific techniques is applied to the unique artistic ambitions of the individual. In this way, the misch method is as relevant to the traditionalist who seeks to emulate the figurative nuances of the great renaissance Masters, as it is to the abstract painter who endeavors to render purely conceptual forms.
The misch technique has proven invaluable to me with crafting my own work. Both literally as a method of construction, and as an aesthetic legacy bridging my ambitions to those of the Old Masters, who first traversed the reflective mirror of Geist with pigment and medium. My creative process continues to evolve with my understanding of the technique, and I am tremendously grateful to Professor Phil for opening the gates to this ongoing journey!
Benjamin A. Vierling, Artist
USA, May, 2014
Joanna Newsom. Ys. 2006. Benjamin Vierling
(for Drag City Records. USA)
'Pomegranates', c.2010, Egg tempera & oil on panel. 12”x9”. Benjamin Vierling