Workshop:
Plein Air Oil Painting, Light and Design

 
Now 2 sessions:

May 15–17, 2009 $160
June 12–14, 2009 $160
Class size limited to 10.

A believable feeling of light is often what makes a landscape painting sing. That, and perhaps more importantly, an effective design. This workshop will emphasize the development of skills that will improve your ability to achieve that sense of light while working out in the field, and to create compositions will make your paintings get noticed. I bring twenty years of experience as an art director to my easel every time I set up outside. I'd love to share with you my ideas about making beautiful pictures.

On Friday evening (6:30–9:30) at my studio, I will give a talk and demonstration about my approach to achieving a sense of light, techniques for increasing your speed while on location, and ideas for scouting and arranging compelling compositions. Will this scene make for an interesting picture?

On Saturday morning and afternoon, and Sunday morning, we will paint outdoors for about 3 hours each outing. Locations will be in the Twin Cities area, and will depend on the group's interests. There will be at least one session focusing on an urban scene.

Please register and send one half of payment by Friday, May 1, to 3856 Blaisdell Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55409. Click here for a registration form and supply list (updated 4-27-09).