Description:

I will demo and then work with participants to try an approach to plein air landscapes that is spontaneous and fresh and involves identifying and painting the big shapes in a landscape before zeroing in on detail. Good plein air painting usually involves careful editing and simplification, and we will focus on a watercolor approach to this technique. You may paint with whatever materials you use, but I encourage you to have a couple “big” brushes such as a 1 1/2 inch flat “wash” brush and a large “mop” brush like a no. 12 or 15.

What to bring:

• Sketch/notepad and pencil
• Painting supplies
• A chair, if desired; the setting will be on a rocky surface
• Sack lunch and water/beverage

Where to meet:

• Meet at the parking lot closest to the breakwater at Artists Point.