Instructor - Max Guarnaccia

Intermediate / Advanced
Friday mornings, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
July 17 - August 7
4 Weeks
$310 public / $260 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 changing light, weather, and other variables.

Each week students will be introduced to essential plein air painting techniques such as how to situate their easels, blocking in masses, designing light and shadow patterns, and rendering key landscape elements including trees, skies, and atmospheric effects. Lessons will include clear 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 and Bear Creek Park.

DISCLAIMER: We will always paint in the shade but it will be very hot. Please do not sign up for this if you are not comfortable painting outside during the months of July and August for 3+ hours.

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