James McGrew
Lead Art Instructor
Lead Photography Guide
Lead Naturalist Hiking Guide
Yosemite Naturalist Workshops
James McGrew frequently visited Yosemite since he was just 4 months old and has drawn its features and wildlife as long as he can remember.
Although he works in his Oregon studio most of the year, he makes plein air trips and has worked as a summer seasonal interpretive naturalist park ranger in Yosemite National Park over the past ten years. McGrew's award winning artwork hangs in collections across the U.S. and Europe, and has shown in top competitions, museums and galleries including solo shows. He is a member of the Oil Painters of America and Miniature Art Society of Florida. In addition to degrees in biology, chemistry and geology, his master's thesis (environmental education) focuses on the role of art in Yosemite's preservation.
James paints en plein air and later orchestrates his field studies with photography and strong visual memory to create his refined studio paintings. Such works often tell stories or serve as complex metaphors.
Participants on his programs say his love and enthusiasm for Yosemite is contagious. His inspirational teaching styles reach a broad audience as he interweaves art and science in an entertaining manner that people easily understand.
In all his artwork, James uses ONLY the highest quality materials and time tested techniques coupled with cutting edge technology for true museum quality.
Photo Gallery of
James McGrew
James currently resides in Lake Oswego, Oregon with his family. He owns and operates a Fine Art web site featuring a collection of his prints and paintings.
www.jamesmcgrewimaging.com
www.jamesmcgrewimaging.com/yosemite(Yosemite specific galleries).
jamesmcgrewfineart.com
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YOSEMITE WORKSHOPS
YOSEMITE VALLEY NATURALIST WALK
with James McGrew
Date Available- Every Year in mid May
Price- $50 per person
Walk Yosemite Valley with James and This 5 hour introductory walk through Yosemite Valley will be our first event and will be led by naturalist, James McGrew He will expertly guide you through the valley to discover its vast beauty while discussing the natural history of this remarkable place. Participants will have ample opportunities to absorb the area's budding spring wildflowers while uncovering the incredible vistas that have inspired visitors since 1855. We will stroll along trails that will explore the booming waterfalls and iconic peaks of the Valley of Ahwahnee. Tour will last five hours and will provide you with ample opportunities for some of the best photographs you will ever take.
NATURAL HISTORY ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHY
with James McGrew
Dates: May 19, 20, 21, 2012
Time: 7:30 am Each Day
Price- $150 per person/per day
This program will compare and contrast the similarities yet striking differences between these two magnificent sister valleys. Subjects will include geology, natural and cultural history, aesthetics, art and photography. Bring a camera capable of manual control, your sense of discovery, and your creative side of your brain for a series of exercises that will open your eyes to new perspectives and unique way to see Yosemite's twin valleys. On the third day, we will explore Glacier Point for a different perspective of Yosemite Valley.
Note: Day 1 is at Glacier Point; Day 2 is in Yosemite Valley; Day 3 is in Hetch Hetchy. You may in enroll in either or all three programs which will be complemented by James' Natural History Hike on May 18.
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