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Fundamentals
of Plein Air Painting Instructor: Debra Joy Groesser AIS, PAAC, APA
Debra Joy Groesser has garnered national attention for her landscape
paintings. She has won numerous awards, and her work has been featured
in several major art magazines including a feature article in the
Oct/Nov 2014 issue of Plein Air Magazine. Debra was a faculty member at
the 2014 and 2015 Plein Air Conventions in Monterey, California.
She
is CEO/President and a Signature Member of the American Impressionist
Society, and a Signature Member of Plein Air Artists Colorado and
American Plains Artists. Debra is represented by SouthWind Gallery
(Topeka KS), Vanessa Rothe Fine Art (Laguna Beach CA) and Geren Gallery
(Tubac AZ). Her work can be viewed at: DebraJoyGroesser.com.
Workshop
Objectives: ▶ Choosing the right equipment ▶ Mixing a full range of
colors from a limited palette ▶ Seeing and accurately portraying values
in landscape painting ▶ Narrowing your composition when facing that vast
scene outdoors ▶ Quickly blocking in a painting using simple abstract
light and shadow shapes ▶ Using plein air studies and reference photos
to create effective studio paintings - plein air studies can make a big
difference in your studio work!
Participants:
Minimum:12 - Maximum:16 Workshop Presented by: Mississippi River Art
Workshops, an affiliate of Dubuque County Fine Arts Society Fundamentals
of Plein Air Painting with Debra Joy Groesser | June 20-24, 2016
Oil
Paints: Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium,
Alizarin Crimson, Titanium White, Ivory, Black, Yellow Ochre. Debra uses
mainly Gamblin brand but bring whatever you have on hand. Gamblin’s
Cadmium, Yellow Medium is closer Cadmium Yellow Light in most other
brands. Brushes: Hog Bristle Flats or Filberts, size 2, 4 and 6. Soft
bristle synthetic bright or flat (such as Creative Mark, or Blick
(Master Synthetic) for blending, size 4 or 6. One small round soft sable
type (synthetic) brush for details. Palette knife Primed canvas or
linen panels: (whichever you prefer to work on): 10 of either 8x10 or
9x12, two 11x14 or 12x16. 6x8’s are also a good size for practicing on
if you’d like to bring a few of those.
Alternative
(and less expensive option): You can use pieces of primed linen or
canvas cut from a roll and taped onto foam core board or a firm board
such as masonite. Cut each piece of canvas about 10x12 (for 6x8), 12x14
(for the 8x10’s) and 16x18 (for 11x14’s). This will allow for stretching
onto stretcher bars later if you would like. Tape off a 6x8, 8x10 or
11x14 area in the center of the canvas. ODORLESS paint thinner or
mineral spirits: Gamsol or Turpenoid. Small jar: or container for paint
thinner (for cleaning brushes). Debra will be teaching and demonstrating
in oils Small palette cup: for clean turp to mix with paint. Paper
Towels: 2 rolls. Small trash bag or plastic grocery bags: 1 or 2 for
each day. Easel: French easel or pochade box with tripod is preferable.
You
can use it inside as well. Be sure to have a palette if you bring a
French easel or an easel other than a pochade box. Paper palettes are
not recommended for outdoors – they tend to blow away. I do have a
couple of extra easels (French and a couple of pochades) that are
available to borrow if you don’t have one. First come first served.
Sketchbook/pencil: for thumbnail sketches and value studies. Landscape
reference photos to paint from: In case weather doesn’t cooperate and we
can’t go outside. I will have some that you can use if you prefer. Wet
Painting Carrier: If you have a wet painting carrier box for the size of
canvases you will be using, bring it.
In this five day workshop you will learn the fundamentals of plein air painting, learning to create harmonious landscape
paintings through the use of a limited palette. The first day will be
indoors in the studio, learning techniques and tips practicing in
preparation for painting outdoors. Weather permitting, remaining days
will be outdoors.
Fundamentals
of Plein Air Painting with Debra Joy Groesser | June 20-24, 2016
Registration Form Name Address City State Zip Phone Cell e-mail Skill
level: Capable Beginner* ☐ Intermediate ☐ Advanced ☐ Registration: $490
Deposit included: $100 ☐ Payable to: DCFAS: Art Workshops Mail to:
Mississippi River Art Workshops | PO Box 3405 | Dubuque, IA 52004 *A
capable beginner is familiar with tools and techniques of a particular
medium and is acquainted with basic elements of composition and color.
Physical requirements: This workshop will require participants to be
able to walk short distances (up to 200 yards) and carry painting
materials across paved or sloped grassy areas to painting locations.
Registration policy: While we understand that circumstances arise causing
changes in your plans, we also need to secure our workshops financially
and contractually. ▶ A $100 non-refundable check is required to secure
your registration. We will confirm registrations once our minimum class
size is reached. If we don’t secure a minimum participant list by May 1,
2016, the workshop will be cancelled, and deposits will
be returned. ▶ Registration in workshops will be in the order of
deposits received. ▶ If we exceed our workshop maximum, a waiting list
will be established. If we can fill your spot from the waiting list, we
will refund your deposit upon request.
The balance of the class fee will be due June 1. Housing accommodations: Dubuque offers a variety of accommodations, including local and national name hotels and historic bed and breakfasts. A listing can be found at http://www.traveldubuque.com/. We have reserved a block of rooms for your convenience at The Dubuque Holiday Inn, 450 Main Street (563-556-2000).
$55 per night, Sunday-Thursday nights. The Holiday Inn is located in
historic downtown Dubuque near restaurants, nightlife, and the
Mississippi River walk. Questions contact: Morgan Kohlwes ◆ (314) 680-3328 ◆ mrawdubuque@gmail.com
