Plein Air On Location [Part A]

Welcomes drawers, painters, and pastelists with some experience or have taken the 'Introduction to Plein Air' class. The setup will vary slightly depending on your medium. In outdoor or Plein Air painting, we work from observation. In this 3.5 hour class, we bring our supplies with us to different locations throughout Tucson. You will learn how to see shapes of color and light to make it easy to gather the information that can help your studio work or simply record your out-of-door experiences. Either way, Plein air is a healthy and rewarding way to improve memory and absorb some vitamin D!

Artwork by Meredith Milstead

We will conclude each class with a group feedback session to help you understand how others are interpreting your work and give helpful hints on how to improve and get your message across. Typical Plein air scenes include Natural Landscapes, water, plant portraits, animals, historic buildings, churches, cityscapes, and even outdoor still-life setups.

Meets: (2) Friday Mornings 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM (3.5-hour duration)
Dates: Mar. 21, 28 in 2017
Location: On Location

Instructor: Meredith Milstead
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Oil Painting, Pastel or Pastel Pencils
Technique: Approach to outdoor or Plein Air painting from life, including logistics and setup. Note: Setup will vary, depending on your medium
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.

Oil & Acrylic Independent Projects

Ideal for any painter with some experience, who would like to receive feedback from an experienced instructor and work independently in a studio setting. This class is open to all Oil and Acrylic painters at any level who wish to work in a friendly, supportive and informative environment.

Artwork by Meredith Milstead

Painters will develop methods to evaluate work through individual and group feedback and will be encouraged to develop painting problem-solving skills through a variety of approaches. Hands-on practice at your own pace with class discussions, group critiques, and one on one instruction. Topics Covered in this Course

• Practice – Pick your own project
• Feedback – From group and instructor

Meets: (4) Tuesday Nights at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 in 2017
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Meredith Milstead
Format: Self-directed, pick your own project.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Medium: Oil or Acrylic Painting
Technique: Specific to painting in Oils or Acrylic
Materials: Bring your own supplies. (Note that oil painters must use odorless mineral spirits). Easels, drop cloths, tables, chairs are provided. Still life objects are available for use.