Plein Air workshop in NORTH VANCOUVER, BC - WEDnesday 13th & THURSDAY 14th SEPTEMBER, 2023
Can you believe it, this will be my first plein air workshop in my backyard?! I’ll take you to a couple of my favourite painting spots. Small group plein air workshop, midweek so there aren’t crowds. Rain or shine - there’s ALWAYS something great to paint. Come prepared for two days outside, and to be inspired by the incredible scenery in this unbelievable place. Official hours will be 9:30-4 but we’ll be flexible on the end time if there’s a great painting going on!
WORKSHOP IS FULL, JOIN WAITLIST USING FORM
FULL $350pp + GST (refundable before 1st August)
Description
Some workshops aim to teach you exactly how to paint in a very specific way. This is not one of those workshops. Yes, this course will be packed with tips, techniques, exercises and advice on how to create beautiful paintings in oils or acrylics, but most importantly we’ll be helping you to find your own plein air voice.
The unpredictability of painting outside, the fleeting beauty of the North Shore mountains, creeks and coastline, and our own unique way of perceiving our surroundings all combine to make plein air painting so exciting, and it makes me feel alive! So, this workshop will help you to recognize your own inner painting passion, and to harness it in a way that speaks loudest to anyone that sees your work.
We’ll also spend time helping you to love the vagaries and the foibles of plein air painting, allowing you to get what you can from any outdoor painting adventure, allowing you to create and hone your masterpieces back in the comfort of your studio.
As a teacher, I aim to provide an environment that allows you to flourish as an artist: positivity, support, timely advice and a gentle dose of cracking-the-whip will help you to become the painter you want to be. Join us!
Brief course outline
Each day will start with a demo, continue with one-on-one instruction as you paint, and finish with a short critique and debrief. You can paint in any media you like, I’ll paint one day in oils, the other day in acrylics.
Day 1 - Telling a strong story in your painting – getting your inspiration onto canvas to maximum effect.
Day 2 – Seeing colour and using shadows to build dimension to your pieces.
Requirements
A positive attitude - plein air painting is challenging, but the rewards are great if you are prepared to fall in love with the process!
Physical mobility - we won’t be scaling any mountains, but we may need to walk a little way from your vehicle, and there may not always be paved paths
Vehicular mobility - we’ll pick each day’s (or day-part’s) painting location based upon the conditions, so I can’t say “meet exactly here” right now, but I will make sure you have plenty of advanced warning to get to the location. A car, or car-share will be needed as public transit won’t be available.
A comprehensive materials list and all logistics will be sent nearer the date.