PAINTING IN PARADISE

Art to Heart - Heart to Art

The healing effects of… painting in nature… Immersed in the Magic of Bali

Painting and Adventure in Bali

On July 24th to August 1st, 2021 in Bali.
9 Days/8 Nights.

Bali Retreat and Art Workshop - Painting from the Soul

Join renowned artist and teacher Yvette Gellis for 8 nights and 9 days in beautiful Bali to paint in the lap of luxury, and in total relaxation. This art and adventure workshop is designed for students of all skill levels. Enrich your artistic practice while on vacation. You will also explore historic cultures, gourmet cuisine and beautiful landscapes. Working both in the studio and outdoors, students will learn to extract their visions from these rich landscapes through sketches, drawing, painting, and photographic reference, putting together high-impact paintings using color theory and composition. Each day will start with an invitational meditation, gourmet breakfast and a 3 hour art workshop. Afternoons will offer excursions, body treatments, downtime and on location painting sessions. Connect with your inner self through color, line and thematic interpretations that come to life on canvas.

Villa Selat: https://www.villaselat.com

We offer you....

EVERYTHINGS INCLUDED:
⇒ 9 Days/8 Nights in luxurious accommodations.
⇒ Airport transfers.
⇒ Transportation for all activities included in the retreat.
⇒ Taxes and Services: staff of 13, maid service 2x daily.
⇒ Welcome Balinese massage and an additional Bodywork treatment or massage of your choice.
⇒ All Daily gourmet meals – brunches, dinners, and snacks
⇒ Daily meditation and energizing, Balinese ceremonies
⇒ Private nature hikes, waterfalls, rice fields and Ubud excursions.
⇒ Coffee, tea, drinks service begins at 6am
⇒ 24-hour herbal tea station
⇒ Art Workshop, art easels and private sessions with Yvette
⇒ Welcome gift package and eco water bottle
Villa Selat: https://www.villaselat.com

COST PER STUDENT

With Shared Luxury Accommodation….………………………..$2,500
Single Luxury Accommodation (limited availability)………….$3,500

Contact:
Yvette Gellis at:
[email protected]
818-631-8237 (USA)

Deposit to Secure Workshop/Retreat Reservation at Villa Selat ……….…$ 750.00

Balance of $1750.00 or $2750.00 Due on or before May 1st, 2021

⇒ Payment Via PayPal, Account: [email protected]
⇒ You may also pay by a Personal Cheque

The healing affects of environment and food

About Yvette Gellis

Yvette’s professional approach to teaching is backed by 20+ years of professional painting, teaching at the University level and exhibitions of her paintings and installations in California , NY, and abroad. She is renowned for her flowing and dynamic style, her freedom to explore all aspects of her life and art, and the way she guides the viewer around her conceptual artwork. Yvette’s students and clients learn through color, line and thematic interpretations that come to life on canvas.

*Yvette will meet with everyone during the group painting workshop hours, and in private sessions.

Yvette Gellis (MFA, 2008, Claremont Graduate University) has exhibited nationally and internationally including venues such as the Pasadena Museum of California Art, the Landesgalerie Museum for Modern and Contemporary Art in Linz, Austria, St. Jacques Eglise in Dival, France, the Torrance Art Museum, Soulangh Cultural Park and Museum in Taiwan, Cao Shan Dong Men Art Museum in Yangmingshan, Taipei, and the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica where she maintains her studio and active exhibition program. Read More

TESTIMONALS

"Yvette's teaching style is nurturing and positive and she brought things out in my art (my first formal art class) that I didn't know were possible. Painting with a gifted teacher such as Yvette, is truly a privilege!"

Yvonne Benveniste

Designer

“Gellis is one the best professors that I have ever had in my whole entire life. She has a true passion for what she teaches, cares deeply about her students, and is brilliant in her subject! She is a true gem of Pepperdine and made me want to become an artist. Can not say enough good things about this woman!” Read More

One of the best and most impactful teachers I have ever had in my life!!!

I like how the teacher teaches us but give’s us the freedom to express ourselves

I love the life advice she gives.

She is so kind and wise. She imparts wisdom while teaching us about the art.

She is very sweet. She understands her student’s moods. She knows how college can be exhausting so she is really flexible.

She is an amazing person, extremely knowledgeable, and cares about her students.

Professor Gellis is one of the best professors I have had the pleasure of having at Pepperdine. She is so full of light and has so many experiences and wisdom to share, which is something that is needed here at Pepperdine.

She is engaging and inspiring

Professor Gellis is one of the most caring and compassionate professors I have ever had. She not only cares about her student’s success in the class,but also her student’s success as human beings. She is incredibly enthusiastic about teaching and is incredibly dedicated.

She treats everyone of her students as her own. She sacrifices her time, energy, money, and love for each and every one of us. She makes it clear that we can text her anytime

I love her compassion and understanding, and her energy to inspire everyone to create their best work.

Gellis is not composed of things. She is the most wonderful human being ever. I can’t put it in terms of things.

Professor Gellis is one of the most passionate and profound professors I have encountered at Pepperdine University, and she is always very clear and helpful when it comes to presenting new material for the class.

She is so passionate about art, and really cares about each student

100% amazing and passionate professor – she loves her students and it shows in her passion.

Probably the most enthusiastic professor I have ever met. Truly, genuinely wants to make a difference in our lives.

This course did a great job of presenting concepts in art in an engaging way, and Professor Gellis was always did a wonderful job of explaining and answering questions. I also enjoyed Professor Gellis’s commitment to help us not only become better artists, but better people as well.

I love how enthusiastic she is and how she really listens to the students about the workload by pushing us but not giving us too much that we can’t handle!

She is encouraging and healing.

Prof. Gellis really made me in love with art, she always encourages students with passion and that is so helpful for those who just began to learn how to draw.

I love her passion, I love her attitude, I love how much she cares about her students, and I love the structure of her class! It has been so much fun and I will be sad for it to be over.

I can always tell how much she cares for all of her students in the class. She is always teaching us not only about the course material, but also important lessons about life in general. I really appreciated how committed she is in helping us to become better people.

She absolutely loves her job and makes class so engaging. I’ve never had a professor cares so much about my education and my success in and outside of her class.

You know it already. I keep telling you how awesome you are and help me through my miserable time. I can only say thank you and keep saying that is not enough

She loves her students and it was so heart warming

And her demonstrations and in additional information she shows us in class, it is always engaging and she makes it very interesting and easy for us to understand. The exercises are always perfect for the projects that follow.

I love drawing now because of her!

Everyday was productive! Everyday we learned something from her!

She gave us her personal cell phone number on first day. I texted her in 2 am on night and replied my text in five mins. I felt bad because I was bothering her personal life. She shows love and support all the time and wants us to message her when we meet problem in school or in our life

So much energy and passion is put in and its so enjoyable and inviting of what she brings to the class.

She is an angel.

Professor Gellis is the most passionate teacher I have had ALL four years at Pepperdine.

I love how passionate Pr. Gellisis and how obviously she cares about all of us both personally and in our journey with art. I initially took this class as a GE and through Pr. Gellis’ teaching have found myself more fond of art and more keen to create and appreciate art than ever. Pr. Gellis is a fantastic teacher and an even more amazing person

I don’t think I have ever had a professor who is as passionate about teaching than Pr. Gellis

Professor Gellis was an incredible professor. She showed so much passion and love to the class during this difficult semester and encouraged us to explore our thoughts and ideas in our journals.

Honest, Loving, Caring, Passionate

I loved the passionate, caring, and loving attitude our professor brought to class everyday.

Her passion for art and teaching was always evident. She showed us many skills and techniques. She pushed us to grow as painters in a very caring way.

She’s the most inspiring and greatest teacher that I have had at Pepperdine. She has truly brought me closer to God.

Pr. Gellis constantly stresses how available for us she is, allowing us to call, text and email her whenever we need help or advice and just generally always reaches out the invitation to be there for us.

The course was challenging and incredible – being an art history major, I was so happy to actually create artworks. I really feel that this course has completed my undergraduate degree in art history!!

It has completely given me a better understanding of art history!!

I loved the Professor the most – her lectures were the very best, our field trip to the museum, and the way the professor taught each one of us how to create art!!

Professor Gellis comes up with great projects and makes great use of the time.

I love that she teaches art to all of us in a very natural way, which combines the artistic side of all of us with academia. And most importantly I really love that we are able to share our love of God and humanity in the class, as well. The Professor is a wonderful and beautiful person!!! And she is an incredible artist!!!

What I like best about Professor Gellis is her teaching style; she is very supportive of every student.

Professor Gellis gives the best lectures – very informative and exciting!!

Professor Gellis has shown so much interest in each and every student’s work. I have never been confident about my artwork; however, Professor Gellis has shown me a different perspective at the way I should be looking at my art in order to see my accomplishment.

I loved the professor’s lectures, which have opened my mind about life and art!!

I can’t believe that we were able to accomplish so much work in such a short time! I am so happy with everything that the professor taught me! I really love her.

Professor Gellis is always prepared – she is wonderful – I love her!!!

10000% I have never really felt that any of my classes really contributed to my values or moral integrity, but this definitely has. This class has really made me reflect upon myself and help me grow as a person and remember again the hopes in life. I love this class and Professor Gellis. Thank you forever Professor.

I loved this course!! It was excellent!! Professor Gellis is fantastic!!!

She is an outstanding lady and loves each of her students dearly. I have never been so inspired and received to much help from a teacher. She is extraordinary.

Professor Gellis is extremely passionate about teaching art and sharing her knowledge of the subject. She helped me grow not only in my art skills but also in my spiritual life.

Her amazing dedication to her class, students, and work – She is just an amazing and inspiring women – in regard to her accomplishments and skill as an artist and just her amazing loving energy. I feel that every single person at this school should get to experience a class with her. It was and is honestly life changing class. I wish my freshman self had been graced with taking a class with her. But I am forever grateful for getting to take one now.

She is hand’s down the best teacher I have ever had at Pepperdine – Wonderful class that is taken to its zenith through her wonderful soul and self. I have never felt so understood and loved and cared for by another Professor.

I love her passion for art, her care she shows for her students. She cares about her students well being, their lives, and will do whatever it takes to help the students in this class.

I love Professor Gellis’s spirit. Her relationship with God is a driving force behind her passion for art and desire to create, and I think that’s incredible. She is so talented, humble, and one of my favorite professors I’ve had at Pepperdine.

It’s clear that she cares very much for her students. She wants each and every one of them to learn, not just art skills, but life skills as well.

She has a big heart, and want her students to learn about life. She wants us to see the beauty in things as if they were art.

The professor shows a deep affection for her students and art itself and the power of introspection

She’s an amazing teacher who truly cares about each student individually and their progress as an artist and as a human being in the world. Truly inspiring woman.

Working with Professor Gellis this semester has been a blessing. I have been through so much these past few months, and Professor Gellis helped me through a lot if it. Her words inspired me into making myself a better person and just to look towards the future. “You are beautiful, you are the child of God don’t you ever forget that.” -Professor Yvette Gellis.

Students of Pepperdine University

“I am very fortunate to have the incredible opportunity to work with Yvette! She is an extraordinary teacher and artist! She cares deeply about each student, listens carefully and goes to the very essence of what you are trying to accomplish. Her ability to bring out the best in each of her students is truly remarkable. She encourages you to take risks and experiment with a variety of techniques. She poses questions and ideas that really make you think, and provides a positive atmosphere of support. Yvette’s tireless and enthusiastic dedication to each student’s progress and success as an artist is truly an inspiration. “

Tina Farina

Artist

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