Landscape Painting
Classes with Roger Parsons
NEW CLASS!
FUNDAMENTALS OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Apr 30 - May 30, 2024 (5 weeks)
Tuesday and Thursday
1:30-4:30
$425
This class will focus on simplifying the complexities of landscape painting to its essential elements.
Since light from the sun is constantly changing in both direction and color, we'll work from photos to "freeze" the light striking the earth. In this class, we will focus on primary elements: land, clouds, water, and snow.
We will use a double universal color palette (two yellows, two reds, and two blues, plus black and white). Students may bring their own photos or use photos provided by the instructor.
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PLEIN AIR CLASS
FALL DATES TBD 2024 (5 weeks)
Tuesday and Thursday
1:30-4:30
$425
Successful landscape paintings begin with successful Plein Air studies. Whether you want to paint landscape alla prima or develop a studio painting, getting good results painting en plein air can be a challenge.
In the Plein Air Painting Class, Roger will teach you everything he knows about painting landscapes on location from direct observation. You will learn his approach from start to finish, practical tools and tips, how simplify the subject, and how to see and compare color values. Most importantly, you will learn how to make decisions and solve problems in color, value, and edges.
Homework will include some reading.
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STUDIO LANDSCAPE PAINTING I and II
Studio Landscape Painting I (5 weeks)
Dates TBD
Tuesday and Thursday
1:30-4:30
$425
Students must complete Landscape I before being eligible for Landscape II
Studio Landscape Painting II** (5 weeks)
Dates TBD
Tuesday and Thursday
1:30-4:30
$425
**Prerequisite Studio Landscape Painting I
In the Studio Landscape Painting Class, you will learn to paint large scale landscapes in the studio. Bring a plein air study and reference photos. Students will develop a pencil drawing in class. Together, these become the foundation for a large studio painting. The class will focus on accurate perspective, composition, values, edges, and color. Students will learn to mix color-values and apply paint.
Homework will include some readings.
These five books will be used as texts for the class.
1. The Art of Color and Design, Maitland Graves*
2. Perspective Drawing for Artists, Rex Vicat Cole.
3. Composition of Outdoor Painting, Edgar Payne
4. Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting, John Carlson
5. Everything I Know About Painting, Richard Schmid
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