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Plein Air Painting and Drawing - Torrey Pines


Dates:
  Not offered Summer session
Times: 8:30am to 11:30 am.
For: Adults 18 and older
Location: Torrey Pines State Preserve meet at Visitors Center
Website: http://www.sdadulted.com

Class Files
Supply list for OILS (MS Word Document) 27,136 bytes
Supply list for ACRYLICS (MS Word Document) 31,744 bytes
Supply list for WATERCOLORS (MS Word Document) 30,720 bytes

Course Description:

Painting en plein air “in the open air” is an exhilarating experience. This class explores the particular challenges and joys of working outside of the studio environment. Students will learn how to select the view, develop a composition, explore color harmonies, create atmosphere, capture the effects of sunlight and more. Some painting experience is helpful but beginners are welcome.

Our first class meeting will be on location. The basics of materials, equipment and techniques will be covered the first day. Students will be encouraged to focus on drawing: selecting your scenes and developing your compositions and value plans in your sketch books. The second day on location students will explore different color harmonies, working toward full color on the third and fourth days. Students may choose to work in oils, acrylics or watercolor. See "Class Files" for supply lists.

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Additional fee: One time $8 student entrance fee

San Dieguito Adult School

Encinitas, CA  92024
760-753-7073 x3418