"Plein Air Painting - Acurately Capturing Your Perceptions"

October 5, 6, 7, 2011

There is no substitute for painting from life. This workshop will focus on the elements of art that can be best learned on location - Value and Color. Demonstrations and in-depth instruction will improve your observation skills and your ability to get valuable information onto your canvas in an organized, well designed and efficient way. The workshop will be held in Torrey Utah and nearby Capitol Reef National Park. Please join us for 3 days of valuable painting instruction, warm weather and breath-taking vistas.

Class format will include:
• lectures
• variety of subject matter including painting at night
• painting demonstrations
• learn how to observe without bias
• art critique sessions

Class open to all ability levels, however, some painting experience will be helpful.

Fee: $450 (does not include lodging or food). A $200 deposit will reserve your space. Deposits are non-refunable but may be applied to future workshops.

Class enrollment will be limited to 15 people to ensure personal instruction.

Materials list

Notebook/pen
Brushes – Bristle Flats: 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 1 inch
Oil Paint (minimum)– Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow light, Cadmium Red Light, French Ultramarine Blue, Ivory Black (Bring other colors with which you are comfortable)
Canvas panels, canvas glued to board or gessoed board – At least twelve - 6" X 8"
Solvent and container
Paper Towels
Portable Easle/Pallet
Pallet Knife
Sunscreen
Umbrella (Optional)
Hat
Jacket
Inexpensive, small, bright headlamp (camping supply stores carry them)