September 30 - October 1, 2011 9am - 4pm
Southern State Community College
12681 U.S. Route 62, Sardinia, OH 45171
Mark will be teaching along with Ray Hassard, Chuck Marshall and Joanne Edwards from September 30 through October 29, 2011 The fees are $180- for each 2-day workshop and $450- for all four workshops For more information or to register go to the Southern Community College website here
Friday morning we will go out into the field and I will begin with a talk on plein air painting, its history and relation to todays art culture. I will go over the practical aspects of the craft, painting gear, supplies and options as well as obstacles to painting plein air. I will talk next about the challenge of how to go about finding the right painting spot, and my approach to selecting one. The rest of the morning will be taken by me painting a demonstration for all to enjoy, and I will go over the steps in the process of painting. Friday afternoon we will again head out to our destination and students will put into practice what we have covered so far, finding their own inspiration and setting up and painting. I will give individual instruction to students. Saturday morning after we are out in the field, I will begin with a short demo painting after which students will paint on their own with my individual instruction and guidance. Saturday afternoon we will talk about and work from photos for the first part of the class, after which we will have a helpful critique of students' paintings done in the field and in class in a group setting. I will go over a book list and offer helpful suggestions for artistic growth as well as beginning a career as an artist.
Oil colors: Arylide Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light, Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Bright Red or Cadmium Red, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Blue or Phthalo Blue, Raw Umber
Oil painting Medium ( Liquin or equivalent )
Paper towels
Brush washer with mineral spirits
Hog hair bristle flats size 2-10
Small assorted sable brushes
Canvas panels sizes 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, and 12x16
Sturdy portable outdoor easel and palette.
Portable stool
Small sketchbook , 2B pencil and kneaded eraser
Hat and/or umbrella (optional)