Painting – Plein Air Landscape

Suitable for

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced

Class Type

Painting

Location

Hornsby and off-site locations
in the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai region

Course Fees

$430
8 week course
3 hr sessions

Course Overview

Experience the immediacy of painting “en plein air” (painting outdoors) as you learn to capture the landscape and its ever-changing light from life.

Develop the foundational techniques and approaches for landscape painting, and to work “en plein air”, directly observing and capturing your own experience of the natural landscape and its ever-changing light from life
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
Artwork composition and design.
The use of preliminary sketches for the study of the landscape and the development of painting ideas Pallette and colour selection
Value and colour stratedgy “key in” a painting and establish the tone and colour map
Direct and indirect painting approaches that can be used to depict the effects of light and atmosphere

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What Will Students Do & Learn

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”

Materials

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

Topics Covered

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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Art Class Location Start Date Finish Date Start Time
Finish Time
Price
2024 - WEDNESDAYS - 12PM - TERM 4 - PAINTING PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE - MATTHEW WEATHERSTONE Hornsby - Hunter St 16/10/2024 04/12/2024 12:00 pm - 03:00 pm $430.00