Community Education
Plein Air Landscape Painting
6 Week Course
DATES: Wednesday June 21st - August 2nd, 2023 (No Class July 5th)
TIME: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
STUDIO: MC 10 (1st day introduction in studio, remainder of classes outdoors on location)
COST: $250 – Due by Monday, June 10, 2023
AGES: 16 and above, all levels
Minimum: 7 / Maximum: 15
Plein Air Landscape Painting
Join us for a hands-on experience in plein-air landscape painting, where we will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful landscape painting from start to finish. In this course, you will learn how to select and set up your equipment, and discover the essential materials needed to achieve stunning results. Through a combination of demonstrations and personalized instruction, we will explore the various techniques used in plein-air painting.
Our focus is on the creative process, rather than on producing a finished piece. We will help you overcome the challenges that arise during the painting process, from selecting the perfect subject to applying paint to the canvas. We will discuss the importance of composition and design, emphasizing the simplification of shapes and values, as well as the use of color harmony and texture.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced painter, this course will inspire you to explore the beauty of the outdoors and capture it on canvas. Come and join us for an unforgettable plein-air painting experience!
Students of all levels of experience are welcome.
Suggested materials List (below)
LOCATION:
Laguna College of Art and Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Studio: MC10
For questions please contact: Community Education at communityed@lcad.edu
Suggested Materials List
- Sturdy portable palette or Travel Easel - Try to find a gray or toned glass palette, or make one. White palettes are more difficult to work from.
- Brushes: 5-6 of various sizes Oil Bristle Brushes/flats & or Filberts # 2, 4, 6, 8
One or two small round acrylic brushes for detail work. I also use soft, low-priced watercolor mops 1/2"- 1" wide.
PAINTS:
Oils: Professional paints (Gamblin) are best, but any brand will work. Hues are ok.
- Cad Red Light (or similar)
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cad Yellow Medium (or similar)
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cerulean Blue
- Viridian Green
- Burnt Sienna
- Titanium White
Other Materials:
- Odorless Thinner - Gamsol or similar
- Sealable unbreakable thinner container for brush washing
- Nitrile gloves – not latex. Latex deteriorates with thinner.
- Paper Towels/Blue shop towels (Costco/ Lowes) are the best
- Plastic bags for trash (grocery bags work well)
- Palette knives - 2 or 3 different shapes
Acrylic Primed Canvas Boards or Linen mounted to panels. Or primed Wood Panels
- 5 - 8 (more if you are a fast painter) small canvases/stretched or panels/8x10 inches up to 12x16 Inches (our goal is to accomplish small, simple studies, not large finished works). If you are new to painting I recommend paintings no larger than 9x12 inches.
Watercolor
6 Week Course
DATES: Every Thursday, June 22 – July 27, 2023
TIME: 10AM-1PM
STUDIO: MC7
COST: $200 - Due on or before 6/15
AGES: 16 and above, all levels
Minimum: 7 / Maximum: 15
Watercolor
In this course, students will explore the beautiful world of watercolor and gouache. Through a variety of exercises and projects, they will develop skills in composition, line, value, form, color, and edge within these mediums. Students will also learn specific techniques and terminology that will enhance their artistic abilities and allow them to express themselves more confidently in their work. We encourage experimentation with different types of surfaces and paint applications to help each student find their unique style.
For those who prefer gouache, we will provide a list of watercolor pigments that can be used in their creations. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in watercolor and gouache and be able to produce paintings that showcase their newfound knowledge and skills.
Students of all levels of experience are welcome. Suggested materials List (below)
LOCATION:
Laguna College of Art and Design
2222 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Studio: MC7
For questions please contact: Community Education at communityed@lcad.edu
Suggested Materials List
Watercolor (Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Holbein or brands of similar quality):Pigments:
Aureolin or Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Sap Green
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber
Ulltramarine Blue
Ivory Black
Optional:
Dioxazine Purple
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Gouache (Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, Holbein or brands of similar quality):
Permanent White
Brushes:
Flats: 1.5 inch, ¾ inch, size 4 or size ⅜
Rounds: size 5, size 4, size 1