Plein air painting methods two-day workshop (4.5 hours each day) on Tuesday, June 6th and Tuesday, June 20th from 9AM-1:30PM each day.

NOTE: Masks are optional in this series when class is outside. When indoors, please wear a mask.

Painting outdoors can be a challenging task due to the abundance of visual information and decisions that need to be made. However, having a set procedure or methodology for plein air painting can help ensure that you create excellent paintings. This workshop will help you develop your own methodology for painting outside. With a methodology, you can paint with more purpose and efficiency, allowing you to capture the ever-changing light more effectively. Designed for those familiar with their chosen medium. Students can paint or draw in any medium.

Class 1 on June 6th: Meet at 9AM at Artascope.

Class 2 on June 20th: Meet at 9AM at Grist Mill Park in Yarmouth.

$149 workshop fee does not include materials. A supply list can be found below the instructor bio.

About the instructor: Deena S. Ball is a nationally renowned landscape painter known for her innovative use of watercolor in combination with a textured ground and specialized surfaces. She received her BA in Art history and Studio Art from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and continued her studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art and Tyler School of Art. Deena’s work is exhibited extensively throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and can be found in issues of Watercolor Artist and the annual publications of the watercolor book, Splash. Deena’s work is primarily landscapes with many of her paintings done on location outside. Learn more at www.deenasball.com.

SUGGESTED SUPPLIES AND OTHER INFO FROM THE INSTRUCTOR

Bring your usual plein air painting supplies, such as paints, brushes, mediums for oil painters, something to paint on, and a palette. Plus, some kind of easel, a chair or table and painting umbrella if you have one. Also a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, and whatever else you need to spend the day outdoors. Please also bring:

Fine line and medium thickness sharpie markers
Sketchbook
Pencil
Eraser
Color pencils if you have them