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Join Me to Paint the Beauty of Jalisco

Explore the World of Oil Painting

October 20 - 27, 2026

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Join Artist and Instructor, Tamara Poff, for an immersive painting workshop centered on painting the beauty and light of Ajijic, Mexico.

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From tiled courtyards and shaded patios to flowering walls and lake-cooled greens, this region offers endless variation - color, structure, rhythm, and light - all within a human scale that invites careful looking. 

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Held in Ajijic, along Lake Chapala, this workshop blends focused painting with the restorative pleasure of travel.

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The Setting

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Ajijic is noted as one of the top expat sites in Mexico due to it safe environment, welcoming people and:

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  • lush enclosed gardens and courtyards

  • vibrant colors and textures

  • a long tradition of artists and craftspeople

  • a pace that encourages observation rather than urgency

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Your Instructor - Tamara Poff

I’m Tamara Poff, a dedicated artist and seasoned instructor committed to guiding artists in cultivating clarity, confidence, and a distinctive personal visual style. My teaching mission is straightforward: to uncover the creative vision that resides within every painter.

 

Based in Tucson, Arizona, since 2018, I am a contemporary narrative painter with a B.A. in Art Education. My work is showcased in collections nationwide, from Massachusetts to California. I collaborate with both novice and seasoned painters eager to enhance their artistic goals and trust their unique visual instincts.

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I'm a representational painter most days, but find that cold wax medium keeps me from getting too tight in my work. Cold wax and oil paint gives painters at any level an opportunity to acheive a successful result and enhance their skills.

Cold Wax Portrait

Expand Your Painting Possibilities with Cold Wax

Cold wax medium transforms traditional oil paint into a more expressive, tactile surface. Whether applied boldly with painting knives or delicately in transparent veils, cold wax encourages exploration while helping artists create paintings with depth, character, and a uniquely contemporary feel.

Bearded Iris in Cold Wax and Oil
Floral in Cold Wax and Oil
Cold Wax and Oil Tropical Landscape

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