Plein Air
Tuesdays, 11:30-2:30 pm
Classes run: May 19 - June 16
(5 sessions, 15 hours of instruction at 15/hr!)
We take advantage of the wonderful grounds of Providence Village to paint outside. There we capture the changing planes of colours, leading directional lines, voluminous forms of natural objects, and the changing light patterns of values, chromas and local colours. We discuss possible plein air kits on the first day and wrap up with several alla prima (all at once) paintings by the last class. All levels of creators are welcomed.
Breakdown of Class Content - Note that the course may be extended if weather prohibits class.
May 19: Colours (hues) of planes, organized in values, chromas and temperatures
Applications of colours
May 26: Underpainting possibilities. Painting in an hour.
June 2: 360 view finding points of interest. Laying the paint quick and decisive
June 9: Volume of forms achieved through colour changes
June 16: Placing important details & edges
See below for required materials!
6 Jack Richeson premium gessoed hardboard or 6 cradle boards, at least 6 x 6 but no bigger than 11 x 14 (pressed board substitutes warp easily & don’t hold their value.)
Medium linseed oil, Gamsol or orderless spirits in small containers.
Brushes 1 package inexpensive flats or filberts large medium small (larger is better than small.)
Plein air paint box or clamshell.
Hand held palette or palette that fits on easel (Some suggestions are cookie tin lid that lock on earth magnets or folded table with palette on top, or palette clamped to easel.)
