Plein Air Painting
Learning How to Learn 2.0
November 1-3, 9:30a – 4p
Instructor: Deke Palecek
Cost: $265
It’s time to develop painting habits that work for you!
Instructor Deke (D.K.) Palecek will discuss all aspects of plein air painting; how plein air differs from studio painting, how to design the composition, how different approaches can be used to begin a painting, how to develop a painting and more. Students will learn the value of timing and strategy of painting outdoors, as well as the ins and outs of competition.
The workshop will begin by identifying where each student is today through a review of current paintings. From there, students will identify where they want to go by identifying artists and paintings they admire. “It is important to visualize where you as an artist want to go and to identify the style you are currently drawn to. YOUR style comes from pursuing that general style, and adjusting it to with the finer details that inspire you.”
Finally, Palecek will identify habits that are needed to develop as an artist to achieve the desired results in their finished paintings. Habits like: how to hold your brush, how much paint to mix, how using cue cards and visuals can remind you of those habits you are changing, stepping back, and squinting. Students will be learning how to get from where they are to where they want to be.
***IMPORTANT***
- Bring 3-6 images (photos, copies from art books, magazine cut outs) of painting that you love or artists that you would like to paint like. (I will have magazines and cut outs as backup)
- Optional: Reference material if you would like to paint from your own photos during studio time.
- Bring 1-3 recent paintings, preferably unframed.
Suggested Supply List
If you are comfortable with what you are using, bring what you like. Use this list as a reference. Richeson School of Art & Gallery will have paint from Richeson Oil line to sample.
Most materials can be purchased at Richeson School of Art & Gallery. Students receive an additional 25% off discount during the workshop.
Canvas
- Panels or taped canvas
- I recommend sheets of Centurion Linen Tablets taped to boards.
- 4 – 9×12 or another size you are comfortable with
Brushes
Bring what you have, what you use.
Make sure to include the largest brushes you have.
Palecek uses synthetic, mostly flats, size 2 – 24
Easel
If you own a plein air easel, do bring it. For those that do not, Richeson School of Art & Gallery will have plein air easels available to rent for $25 for the duration of the workshop. These must be reserved in advance of the start of the workshop.
Misc.
- Paper towel (Viva recommended)
- Viewfinder
- Sealable Turpentine Container
- ***Richeson School of Art & Gallery will be providing Signaturp (odorless turpentine).