Plein Air Painting: Mastering Light, Tone & Colour Outdoors

Discover the joys of Plein Air Painting with this comprehensive course! Transform your artistic practice by bringing your creativity outdoors. Whether you're an experienced artist looking to expand your skills or a complete beginner captivated by nature, this course provides the skills, structure, and inspiration you need to excel in outdoor painting.

Learn to confidently set up and utilize a half French easel for efficient plein air painting. Master material management and simplify your process by working with a limited color palette.

We'll delve into the powerful 4-value tonal system, a key to understanding tone and simplifying shapes for stronger composition. Through engaging tutorials and real-time plein air demonstrations, you'll practice:

• Mixing naturalistic greens
• Painting believable cloud formations
• Creating the illusion of depth and distance in your paintings

A full coastal painting session will guide you, offering insights into composition – what to include and what to omit – and encouraging a loose and expressive brushwork style.

This course fosters experimentation and mindful observation, equipping you with practical tools and artistic insights to confidently create vibrant outdoor artwork, regardless of the weather. Boost your confidence and unlock your creativity with en plein air painting!