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10. Plein Air Techniques: Drawing and Painting the Figure in the Landscape

  • On location at La Jolla Shores La Jolla, CA 92037 (map)

Pat Kelly

Friday, 9 AM–12:30 PM
September 27
(1 day, 3.5 total hours of instruction)
On location at La Jolla Shores
$120/140

In this one-day workshop, students will learn more about plein air technique and painting the figure outdoors. We will paint from a life model on location at La Jolla Shores. Students are also welcome to draw instead of paint from the model if they prefer.

 

Materials: Oil paints: Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Lemon,* Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White (large tube,) Cadmium Orange Pure.

Brushes: Robert Simmons white natural bristle flat # 40F, sizes 2,3, 4, and 6, and a small, pointed sable brush for detail; small steel palette knife.

Other: Portable easel; Compose-It Grid 6 in 1; several 6” x 8” or 8” x 10” canvas boards; Gamsol odorless solvent; small cup or container; 12” x 16” wooden palette; paper towels; sun hat; old shirt.

If you choose to draw the model: Drawing board; paper or sketchbook; graphite; eraser; vine charcoal; charcoal pencils.

* Buy only pure Cadmium colors/not hues.

Max students: 12

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Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details.

These classes will be held in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each class. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff continues to be our highest priority.

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