Plein Air Painter - Art Workshops

American Contemporary plein air painter.

It's finally May - a wonderful time of year to paint outdoors !
In getting ready for the workshop this weekend, I have seen on the weather channel that we may get a bit of rain. The workshop in Myrtle Beach the end of April had rain and it was exciting to be able to capture the atmosphere !
I always say 'how many sunny days can you paint ?'
I will be upload a short video demo of this painting in the next few days on to my website
One of the reasons this is my favorite time of year to paint, is my annual trip to the Niagara Centennial Lilac Gardens. If we don't get the chance this weekend, definitely soon !


Talk later
Jacq

Myrtle Beach plein air painting artworkshop

Join us in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC for 2 days of plein air painting
April 25 & 26, 2009
Oil Painting and acrylic plein air workshop.
South Carolina click HERESaturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:30pm

1 800 393-7270

Locations will be in the vicinity of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Come join us as we paint the quaint towns,marshes and Carolina pines.

Workshop will concentrate on grisaille - working a value plan directly on your canvas.

Ever wondered why your finished painting doesn't quite match your
'minds eye vision' that you had when you started your painting ?

Insure a dynamic composition before your brush hits the color.
Learn to go for the drama in your painting !
This special 2 day workshop is only $250.00pp (reg pricing $275.00 for a 2 day workshop)

Workshop 2 day- Title : Problem solving ‘on your feet’ en plein air painting

Description :
2 day working on location workshop to help you achieve drama in your painting. Demo/lecture each morning.
You will learn to ‘bake the cake ‘before you applying the frosting.
Ever wondered why your finished painting bears little resemblance to the excitement you felt when starting your painting ?
Students will work on location and complete 2 12x16 or smaller paintings per day.


Goals :
What you can expect from this workshop
Students at the end of a 2 day workshop will be able to recognize a strong composition and see values using grisalle. This will enable you to make decisions when doing problem solving on your own, painting on location.
Grisaille studies, directly on canvas will enable you to commit to a composition and value plan instead of constantly adjusting your values and shadows, commonly known as ‘chasing the light’. This eliminates the also common fragmented, unfocused painting.

Experience level : Beginner to Intermediate

Prerequisite Student Skills: It is suggested that beginners have the experience of at least one drawing course.


Student Required Materials: The workshop is taught using a limited primary color pallette. A complete list of suggested oil & acrylic pigments is supplied. Canvas board or stretched canvas 12 x 16 or smaller. A support for canvas and carrying materials. Incidental list also provided. A painting umbrella is strongly suggested.

Class maximum : 15 students

phone toll free at 1 800 393-7270

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Plein air painting - Pawley's Island, South Carolina

Pawley's Island plein air painting Workshop

I spent a week discovering some of Pawley's Island and surrounding areas.
Being the south, of course, I talked fast and had an 'accent'...so I learned to slow it down and enjoy the weather, the people, the low country culture and the food.
We had a nice lunch at LaRocco's outdoor patio, right on the water.
And before leaving for home, sampled the seafood buffet at Captain George's in Myrtle Beach.

Visited Myrtle Beach last winter and planned a workshop on my followup visit.
Many people to thank - David and Sharon for the great accomodations and breakfasts with 'bacon'...Mary Frances from Pen Dragon Art Store in Pawleys, for her sponsorship help, M. Graham for the sponsorship,Marilyn for allowing me to paint on her property - Ruth, Deane, Amy, Angela, Kathy, Lucy for your enthusiasm and openness to new concepts - it was fun getting to know you all...

The video highlights just a small time frame of the week long visit. Stepped off the plane to a 30 degree drop in temp and drizzle, with snow to follow...
Click arrow to play

The legend of Alice Belin Flagg as one of the ghosts of the area has many variations, as most legends tend to do. I've included it, as a 'ceremony' took place right next to us, as we painted on Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy
Plein Air Painting Workshops

Pawley's Island Workshop - Plein Air Painters

Fabulous Pawley's Island in South Carolina is the location for a 2 day workshop in plein air painting. Acrylic and Oil painters welcome.
We have a few openings left.

Sponsored in part by Pen Dragon Art Supplies

Come paint with us, as we enjoy the marshes,small towns and Carolina pines.

Call toll free 1 800 393-7270

April 26-27, 2008
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Plein Air Painting Workshop - South Carolina

April 26 & 27, 2008

Oil Painting and acrylic plein air workshop - locations vicinity of Myrtle Beach, McClellanville,Pawleys Island South Carolina
Ever wondered why your finished painting doesn't quite match your'minds eye vision' that you had when you started your painting ?
Insure a dynamic composition before your brush hits the color.
Learn to recognize the drama in your painting !

See 'Paint with a Buddy' (limited time offer on our site.)

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or call 1 800 393-7270