Join us for our second annual Plein Air Paint-Out in Mellon Park on Sunday, June 8th!
We’re excited to spend another day capturing the scenic landscapes and details of the historic park that we’re lucky to have right in our backyard!
The plein air painting experience will be guided by artist Tyler Gedman, who will be available throughout the event for questions and advice.
The Paint-Out will begin with a quick informative demonstration from Tyler, who will offer insights and tips for successfully capturing your perspective through paint, and will culminate with a group review at the end of the day where participants can share their work and experiences from the day.
Previous painting experience is helpful for this event, but not required. Registrants should be comfortable painting mostly independently.
En plein aire is a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and is used to describe the art of painting outdoors. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color, and movement into their works. PCA&M has offered numerous Plein Air painting courses in its history, and this new event will utilize our Mellon Park campus to celebrate the art of painting outdoors.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS:
Note: Tyler will be using oil paint, but any painting medium is welcome
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Hat, sunscreen, water
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Comfortable shoes/clothing
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Outdoor painting easel or pochade box is highly recommended. There are many types and any should work fine. I use the OpenBoxM, Sienna makes one that is similar and great too. I also like the traditional wooden French easel.
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Small sketchbook, 5-½” x 8-½” or 8-⅕” x 11”
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Graphite pencil & regular sharpie
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Medium size palette knife
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Painting panels, I would recommend bringing a few that are primed of various sizes such as 5” x 7”, 8” x 10”, 9” x 12”, 11” x 14”. I would not plan on going any larger than that. You may want to work on more than one small piece.
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Variety of brushes appropriate for your medium. Hog bristle for oil, filbert or flats, sizes 2,4,6,&10 are recommended.
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Odorless Mineral Spirits (Gamsol or Turpinoid) & reclosable jar/container
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Paper towels that are very absorbent, Viva brand is recommended.
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Plastic trash bag
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Paint medium, Galkyde or Liquin is recommended
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Palette for mixing paint (I like the wooden kind for its natural color. If you use the disposable kind, get the grey not the white.)
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Paints of choice
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SUGGESTED PAINT COLORS
Tyler uses the brands Ultrecht and Gamblin oil paints, but any brand should work fine. Participants should aim for a traditional American landscape painter’s palette, including a warm and cool variation of each primary color:
- Titanium White, large tube is recommended
- Raw Umber
- Cadmium Red
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cadmium Yellow Medium
- Cadmium Lemon
- Ultramarine Blue
- Phthalo Blue
- Yellow Ochre
- Naples Yellow
- Phthalo Green
- Portland Grey Medium
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