COST: $25 /  Minimum 5; Maximum of 20 / All ability levels

This Hands-on Art mini workshop will be taught in oil, but is adaptable to all mediums.  From thumbnail sketches, students will bring a composition to life!  Outdoor painting of a still life is an ideal exercise to become familiar and comfortable with the elements of plein air, and not have the objects get up and walk away (such as a cow or deer).

Suzanne works from a primary color palette and will sketch in pencil or direct thin paint washes, including “blocking in” and “underpainting,” to details and final canvas.

Attendees will meet at the Hands-on Art Tent and then walk to a nearby location to position themselves to paint plein air.

Suzanne will provide sketchbooks and aqua pencils.

Attendees are encouraged to bring easel or board, chair, umbrella (if needed) sunscreen, snacks, paints, paper, canvas and choice of tools.

Suzanne welcomes any questions by text (310-739-5978) or email (suzannegibsonartist@gmail.com).

 

Hands on Art Registration

 

Suzanne Gibson is a Plein Air painter and art instructor.  She was born in Northern England and has lived in Southern California for over 40 years.  She resides with her husband and 3 children in the South Bay.  Suzanne has a BA in Interior Design and has been teaching art for over 20 years to students ranging from 3 years to 93 in local community art programs, Zoom-Studio, and in the classroom. 

Suzanne continues to develop art projects, programs and experiences for all levels of experience.  Suzanne explores throughout California and beyond to paint local beach and coastal views, gardens, and mountains.  Suzanne adds to her list of favorite locations with every plein air painting she creates:  vast blue skies with fabulous clouds,  scenic farmland and rolls of hay, to antiques and old structures… and trees! Lots of trees!

You can see more of her work at  https://suzannegibson.blogspot.com/