Painting en Plein Air with Mary Hoffman

This class is canceled and will be rescheduled for Fall 2019. Hone your painting skills with artist Mary Hoffman for the studio by painting outside. Using oil paint, students will learn about light and temperature including a focus on composition, value and color theory. The class will include instructor demonstrations followed by individual instruction throughout the day. Painting in the outdoor elements is an excellent way to learn to "see" what working in the studio can't show you. Some experience with oil painting is suggested but not necessary to sign up and participate. Using the Gibbes Museum as "Home Base," we will be painting on location around the Gibbes property and in the surrounding neighborhoods. Limited spots available. $350 Members | $400 Non-Members Suggested supplies: Plein Air easel (example: French Julianne field easel); Odorless Mineral Spirits (Gamsol, Weber Odorless); small container for your spirits ; Palette (wooden, tear-away wax coated pad or glass with white or grey paper underneath); backpack or bag to carry materials ; Oil Paint (no "Student Grade" please): Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow (or Gamblin's Indian Yellow *optional), Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson (Quinacridone Red *optional), Burnt Sienna, French Ultramarine, Cerulean Blue (Kings Blue Light *optional), Sap Green, (*optional to add: Phthalo Green); Brushes: Filbert and long Filbert and Flats sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12; small amount of Walnut Oil or Linseed Oil or Gamblin's Solvent-Free Gel Medium; Roll of paper towels (Viva works well); bags for collecting trash (recycled shopping grocery bags work well); 6 or 8 Canvas Panels (choose your size or a few of each 8x10, 9x12) For more information, contact Becca Hiester.