Plein Air Painting Strategies for Sanity

Description - If you are a painter, but have never tried painting outdoors, this would be a great place to start! If you are already a plein air painter, this class will help you mix up your routines and gain some fresh color approaches. Both Saturdays are tentatively at the studio with its flower garden, pond, and local mountain views. However, if the weather is good, we may paint at a nearby scene on one or both afternoons! (ideas welcome) 1. Learn strategies to make the best use of your time in the field 2. Practice color techniques in the studio, so you can premix harmonious colors 3. Learn painting strategies that work with fewer tubes of paint 4. Improve your success rate with on-site paintings 5. Connect with fellow artists= future plein air painting buddies! ****This class is not designed for beginner painters. You should have some experience with color mixing and paint application prior to this workshop. I'll be teaching in oils, but oil or acrylic paint is acceptable. Supply list for plein air: Some kind of portable easel system. (Need help? Ask me.) A wet painting carrier that works for your panel sizes. Paint: ( I use M. Graham oils. Please avoid student grade paints. ) Titanium White -fast dry formula Ultramarine Blue Alizarin Crimson Azo yellow (or medium cadmium yellow) Transparent Iron red oxide ( or burnt sienna ) Teal or turquoise (Optional) Quinacridone violet (Optional) Indian yellow (Optional) Nickel Quinacridone Gold (Optional) canvases or panels size from 8x10 to 11x14 (your preference! we will use a couple each day) brushes-- your choice of assortment plus at least 2 long bristle brushes about 1/4 inch wide- one filbert and one flat end. I can lend you one if you aren't sure or can't find! paper towels Grey Palette paper a palette knife gloves if you use them a small sealable glass or metal jar for thinner ( I provide the thinner/solvent) a sense of adventure, connection, and fun!