This is an absolutely gorgeous place to paint a diversity of subjects ranging from old post and beam barns, split rail fences, water gardens, sheep in verdant pastures, open fields, a glass conservatory, rolling countryside, figurative statuary, row upon row of flowers, ferns, and all assortment of bedding plants, little wagons, exotic chickens - the list of its charms is long!
A small pull cart is handy for getting your portable easel and painting gear to a spot where you wish to paint. I have an extra. Let me know if you would like to borrow it ahead of time and I can bring it. I also have 2 extra French easels if you would like to participate, but do not yet own a suitable easel for plein air painting.
The needed materials for the day will be as follows: portable easel, paints, odorless mineral spirits, paper toweling, canvas boards (at least 2 small to medium size), garbage bag to keep things tidy, bag lunch, beverage, hat, jacket, sunblock. If you have an umbrella for your easel it is helpful for bright days or light sprinkles, but not necessary. If it's bright and you wish to paint in the shade or drizzly and you need a dry spot, there are plenty of trees as well as sheltered areas.
I am planning on having us accomplish 2 different paintings/scenes for the day- a morning and an afternoon painting as the light changes. During the course of the day I will demonstrate, critique, teach you about color mixing for the plein air palette, to capture immediacy in plein air landscapes, as well as paint alongside you. I will demonstrate while you eat lunch, so you can maximize your painting time in the morning and afternoon. We will wrap things up at about 4:00PM, but I am able to go a little later if people have the interest and enthusiasm beyond that time frame.
If you know other people who paint and might enjoy this workshop, please pass the info on, let me know to add them to my e-mail list, or just bring them along! We are going to have a great day of painting.
Please feel free to email or call me if you have any other questions about this workshop. Thank you!