In a plein air class, you will learn to capture the natural light and atmosphere of outdoor scenes, honing your ability to observe and depict the subtle changes in color and shadow throughout the day. You’ll develop skills in quickly sketching and painting landscapes, as well as understanding composition and perspective in a dynamic environment. Additionally, you’ll gain experience working with various materials and techniques suited to outdoor painting, enhancing your versatility as an artist.

Students will explore the observation of light and colour in the landscape
– selection and composition of your subject
– the introduction and development of form, value and colour
– the use of deliberate brushmarks to communicate form and texture
– how to work directly from the landscape “en plein air”

For Drawing
Willow charcoal
Kneaded eraser

For Painting
Suggested Paints
Titanium White,
Lemon Yellow,
Cadmium Yellow,
Cadmium Red,
Alizarin Crimson,
Ultramarine Blue,
Phthalo Blue,
Burnt Sienna
Small canvas boards or timber painting panels
Palette
Brushes (flat and filbert of varying sizes)
Palette knife
Linseed oil or lean medium
Odourless solvent
Old rags or paper towel
2 Jars/containers with secure lids
For Outdoor Classes
Sunscreen, hat and other sun protection •
Drink bottle •
Suitable clothing •
Portable chair or stool if required

Principles of light and colour in the landscape to better understand how light and colour interact, are experienced within the landscape, and can be captured on the canvas

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