Plein Air

Plein Air painting is coming to Wellfield! Plein air painting, is a phrase borrowed from the French equivalent meaning “open (in full) air“. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at painting? This class will teach you the basics of painting in a fun and comfortable environment.

Course Outline 

Week one:   Foundation techniques – small scale surface

      Method- thumbnail tabs, finding compositions, sketching/washing in color

Week two:   Blocking in and value gaging- small scale surface

      Method- “squinting to see technique”, blocking in large areas, picking out color climate/tonality

Week three: Adding information and working with time limits/ sunlight changes-option to work larger

       Method-  working from large to small areas. Mark making and impact with simplicity in brush choice

Week four:   Collective studies – option to work larger or on size of choice

       Method- applying learned course techniques with open interpretation and freedom of abstraction and expression