Plein Air On Location [Part B]

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.

Meets: (2) Thursday Mornings at 8:30 AM - 12:00 AM (3.5-hour duration)
Dates: Nov. 9, 16 in 2017
Location: On Location

Instructor: Meredith Milstead
Format: Demonstration, individual feedback, or one-on-one instruction will be provided.
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 Painting Self-Directed Projects

Ideal for any painter, who would like to receive feedback from an experienced instructor and work independently in a studio setting. This class is open to anyone who has previously taken any part of the 'Introduction to Oil Painting' series. Instruction will focus on individual needs and offer demonstrations in methods of feedback, approach, and techniques associated with brush handling and oil paint application. This class is suitable for new and practiced oil painters.

Artwork by Meredith Milstead

Students are encouraged to work from observation or to use objects from life, however, you are more than welcome to bring in a photo reference as well. Hands-on practice at your own pace with class discussions, group critiques, and one on one instruction.

Topics Covered in this Course:

• Approach – Working on a subject in series
• Observation – Painting from life versus a photograph

Meets: (4) Tuesday Nights at 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 in 2017
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

Instructor: Meredith Milstead
Format: Self-directed, pick your own project.
Level: Beginner to intermediate, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Oil Painting
Technique: Plein Air
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.

Participant's Work

Painless Perspective for Drawers & Painters

This class will teach you how to make objects sit in a believable three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface, paper, or canvas. Within a few easy steps, you will be drawing or painting buildings, cars, interiors, books, bridges, or any structure that recedes into space.

Example of Perspective

Meets: (3) Sunday Afternoons at 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 in 2017
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

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

Medium: Graphite or Charcoal
Technique: Drawing in Perspective
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class.

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Participants' Work & Demo

Demonstration

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Creations from Participants

Participant Exercise

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Videos

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Water Mediums Independent Projects

Ideal for any painter working in watercolor or gouache, urban sketcher, or pen & ink artist at any level, who would like to receive feedback from an experienced instructor and work independently in a studio setting. This class is open to any painter working in watercolor or gouache, urban sketcher, or pen and ink artists at any level, who wishes to develop their work in a friendly, supportive and educational environment.

Artwork by Christy Olsen

You will receive independent and group feedback. Learn methods to evaluate your work and assist with techniques as you hone your painting skills or practice. Perform hands-on studio art practice with one on one instruction or receive group feedback.

Meets: (4) Sunday Mornings at 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 in 2017
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N Los Altos Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705)

Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Self-directed, pick your own project.
Level: Intermediate to advanced

Medium: Watercolor, Opaque Watercolor, Pen & Ink
Technique: Practice: Pick your own project; Feedback: From the group and instructor
Materials: Bring your own supplies.

Drawing with Pen & Ink

Drawing with Pen and Ink

Ideal for anyone interested in travel sketching or sketching on the go or anyone interested in sketching or using pen & ink or ink with watercolor. This medium is worth getting to know as it is perfect for sketching on the go. Learn techniques for pen and ink with guidance from an experienced artist, starting with how to select the right supplies. Find out how to create quick single-line sketches of your surroundings quickly before adding contrast and dimension. Once your shapes are sketched, you'll learn to add textures and details that will enhance your sketches.

Artwork by Christy Olsen

You will also learn mark-making techniques and tips for creating perspective with ease. Switch to a brush pen and learn how to draw like a painter by working with tone and shape instead of a line. You will also learn how to work with a brush using inks and also try some colored inks.

Meets: (2) Saturday Afternoons 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Nov. 4, 11 in 2017
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N Los Altos Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705)

Instructor: Christy Olsen
Format: Demonstration, lecture, & one-on-one instruction provided during hands-on practice.
Level: Absolute Beginner to advanced, all levels are welcome!

Medium: Pen & Ink
Technique: Drawing Techniques Specific to Pen & Ink
Materials: Bring your own supplies.

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Participants' Work & Demo

Demonstration

Copy the Masters, such as Charles Dana Gibson and his "Gibson Girls".

Instructor Demonstration - Copy the Masters (Charles Gibson)

The "Gibson Girl" was the personification of the feminine ideal of physical attractiveness as portrayed by the pen-and-ink illustrations of artist Charles Dana Gibson during a 20-year period that spanned the late 19th and early 20th century in the United States and Canada. The artist saw his creation as representing the composite of "thousands of American girls"  (Wikipedia, 2017).

Exploring Textures in Watercolor

Ideal for anyone interested in watercolor techniques! Creating textures in watercolors is so much fun, and a useful technique! Whether you are attempting to render particular surface textures, or simply want to add interesting effects to watercolor washes, let's spend some time exploring different techniques for creating textures in watercolor.

Artwork by Stacy Egan

Meets: (2) Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (3-hour duration)
Dates: Nov. 4, 11 in 2017
Location: TPS Art Center (2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, Arizona 85705)

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

Medium: Watercolor
Technique: Painting in Watercolor
Materials: See below

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Topics

Demonstration with some lecture, students will perform hands-on studio art practice. Topics Covered in This Course

• Materials – Everything you need to work in watercolor
• Approach – What to sketch & how to approach it
• Techniques – For painting in watercolor

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Participants' Work & Demo

Demonstration

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Demonstration

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Participants' Work

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Exercise from Participant