Plein Air

Plein Air classes and workshops.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Plein Air Painting with Carol

Interestingly proficiency as an artist can improve while painting plein air. Try painting outside its certainly a joy and lots of fun.

Currently Im working on colour management and intend to  stay with this subject for a few weeks, after that changing to a another subject. Rhythm and  harmony come to mind. Also Im anticipating each new subject will assist me  in making better decisions to improve my painting ability. 

Sunny Afternoon by Carol Sharpe (c) 
My subtropical garden is breathtakingly beautiful. Come along and enjoy a day of painting

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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Plein Air classes and workshops

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The first class will be in my sub-tropical garden. Plein Air painting in the garden will begin on
Wednesday May 11th
The garden is very inspiring, these photographs are only a small part. There are so many nooks and crannies to set your easel up and paint.   Ring to make a booking. Class numbers will be limited.
You will need to be able to carry your  own easel and paints.  Phone Mob 0407494 422


Friday, April 8, 2011

Plein Air in the Tropics.


Pushy Lawnmower:. 25x20 cm. Canvas Oils Framed $350 Unframed $250 Subtropical Series.






5o'clock: Oils. Unframed $450 Framed $550 Subtropical Series.  Sold.

Plein Air

Gathering ideas  and places for painting Plein Air is easy. You don't have to travel too far, great subject matter can be found in your own back yard.  
Simple garden settings can often provide you with the opportunity to paint all day, as well as produce magical paintings.  Gardens give different light with the changing seasons as do landscapes. The changing colours of the leaves and flowers and seasons will ensure you have plenty of subject matter to choose form. 
Paint on your own or in a group. Either way your  you will learn to see your subject and colour combinations in more simplictic forms. Your work will improve noticeably.
Plein Air painting offers extraordinary benefits to your progress as an artist,  increase your observation skills, and  awareness.

Paint in the morning or in the evening, when shadows can often look exceptional.
A scenic view from a seaside town, a cafe, the landscape will all be excellent subjects for your painting.
 If you have to complete your painting back in the studio.take some photographs as references, these are helpful to add finishing touches