Instructor - Max Guarnaccia

All Levels
Saturday afternoons, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
April 4 - May 23 (No Class May 2)
7 weeks
$450 public / $415 member

Off-Site / Studio 2

This 7-week course explores landscape painting in oil through direct observation, emphasizing the unique challenges and rewards of painting outdoors. Students will learn how painting on location differs from studio practice, particularly in responding to constantly changing light, weather, and natural conditions.

Each week students will be introduced to essential plein air techniques such as applying washes of color, blocking in masses, designing light and shadow patterns, and rendering key landscape elements including trees, skies, and atmospheric effects. Lessons will include clear step-by-step instruction to further students’ understanding of compositional and technical approaches.

Weather permitting, all class sessions will take place outdoors at locations such as the Hermann Park, Memorial Park and Bear Creek Park. The course is open to all levels and all painting mediums, however students are encouraged to have a basic foundation in drawing and painting.

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