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Teaching the Art of Plein Air

By Sharon Weaver on 5/14/2012 2:14:51 AM 2 Comments

Registration has just opened at The Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art where I am teaching a Plein Air/Landscape Class in the Summer Extension Program. Programs are designed to develop artists at any stage of their artistic career. LAAFA‘s Extension Program is available for artists who are unable to commit to a full-time intensive curriculum. If you are interested in registering for my class you can do so online at the LAAFA website or call (818) 708-9232.

You may be eligible for a discount. Please call (818) 708-9232.

Instructor -- Sharon Weaver

Learn the fundamentals necessary for successful landscape painting in the open air (plein air). The process will be broken down into achievable steps through demonstrations, on-location painting and personalized critiques. The techniques of plein air painting will be explored with a focus on composition, understanding values, establishing a focal point, and learning to edit from the wealth of material in nature. Every week we will meet at a different site where I will start with a demonstration focusing on the essentials of plein air painting. Students will then paint on location with individualized critiques. Every plein air experience is a unique challenge with the objective of capturing a moment in time. Whether you are a beginner or an established plein air painter, my goal is to give you the tools to become a better artist through observation, simplification, and the appreciation of painting from nature.

Topics: Artist Demo | Learning Curve

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2 Responses to Teaching the Art of Plein Air

Marian Fortunati
via sharonweaver.com12 months ago

I'm sure all of your students will learn a lot and enjoy painting with you. ... And I'm sure you'll learn from teaching as well. (That was one of the surprise benefits of teaching that I always enjoyed.)