Painting on Location - Plein Air using Oils with Addren Doss "The Color of Green" Friday July 12 and Saturday July 13 8 am - 4 pm each day Tuition: $200, + $15 fee (for lunch and beverages) Material List Provided Oil Painting Experience Required This two-day course is an introduction to plein air painting - painting what you see in the out-of-doors, and finishing the painting in one day. Plein air is growing in popularity as more outdoor painting events are being scheduled all over the region.

Addren will discuss how to narrow down your focus when painting a scene, how to translate that scene to your painting, tips and tricks on how to deal with changing light and shadows throughout the day, and taking photo references to be used when you get back to the studio to finish the painting, or to use as a study for a studio piece.

The theme of this class is "The Color of Green" because there is so much green in the summer landscape, and seeing all the different shades and mixing them is a big part of plein air. You will be working from a limited palette, and there will be NO green paint on it.

On Friday, the class will meet at Matthews Living History Farm Museum. Addren will do a demonstration in the morning, and students will have the rest of the day to work on their own paintings. The farm has great vistas, gardens, interesting buildings, and more, allowing each student to choose their own subject matter to paint.

On Saturday, the class will meet at another location at a private property in Grayson County to start another painting. This location will also have multiple points of interest to allow for individuality in painting subjects.

Register by June 28 for a 10% earlybird tuition discount!

Supply List – Plein Air Oil Painting Class

I generally order my supplies from Jerry’s ArtARama (www.jerrysartarama.com) or Utrecht Art Supplies (www.Utrecht art.com). Many of the supplies are also available at Cheap Joe’s Art Supply (www.cheapjoes.com). Paint I use Gamblin, Utrecht, and Rembrandt paint. Windsor and Newton is also a very good brand.

Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red Light
Burnt Sienna
Indian Yellow (Gamblin only)
Cadmium Yellow Light (Rembrandt or Utrecht) OR Cadmium Yellow Lemon (Windsor & Newton or Gamblin)
Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine Blue (French Ultramarine Blue)
Titanium White – 2 small tubes or 1 large tube ( you use a lot of white)
Optional -- Serves Blue (Rembrandt)

Brushes & Palette knife I use filbert brushes and some flats -- Grand Prix by Silver Brush and Signet by Robert Simmons (both of these brands can be found at Jerry’s or Cheap Joes) You may use any good brand. Your brush will directly impact how your paint lays down on the canvas. I would recommend you start with Filberts and Flats.

Get at least 2 in each size -- 2, 6, 8 Size 10 is optional.
Your palette knife should be flexible (not the Liquitex brand). I order mine from Jerry’s - Creative Mark size T-26. This is a small diamond shaped blade about
1 ½ - 1 ¾ “ long.

Canvas and/or panels For the plein air classes you need to use panels rather than stretched canvas.

Size 9X12” or 8X10” is recommended until you are more experienced. You will need several of these.
You will need one 18X24” canvas to make a color chart -- this will be your homework after the class.

View Finder I recommend the “Picture Perfect View Finder”. It can be ordered directly from the manufacturer www.pictureperfectviewfinder.com 541-779-0723. Paint Thinner/Medium I do not use a separate painting medium, only odorless paint thinner - artist grade.

You may choose between Gamsol or Turpenoid (can be ordered from Jerrys, Cheap Joe’s or Utrecht).
If you choose Turpenoid get the silver/blue can, NOT the Turpenoid Natural in the green can (this is a good brush cleaner).

Palette NO Paper Palettes.

If using a French easel you may use the plastic box the paper palettes fit in, but put a piece of glass or plexi glass in the bottom (12X16”).
I use a portable palette French Companion (small size) from Jerry’s, I also put a piece of glass with white drawing paper under it in these.

Miscellaneous

A hat with large brim or a visor is a MUST
Portable easel such as a French easel (full or ½ box) or pochade box with tripod**
Paper Towels
Small Glass Scraper
Small palette cups or small tin cans for solvent
Wet canvas or panel carrier (optional)
Plastic bag for dirty towels (grocery bag)
Baby Wipes
Bug Spray
Sun Screen

**If a student wants to take the class but does not have an outdoor easel it is possible to paint while sitting in a "beach chair" with your supplies spread around you on the ground. You get a different perspective on the landscape, but that is OK. I would not want the lack of a french easel or pochade box to stop someone who is truly interested.

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