Plein Aire Painting in Gold Canyon, Arizona
Location: Gold Canyon
Room: TBA
Jan 25-29, 2010
Meets 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri
Tuition: $660.00
Level: BEG-ADV
Status: This program is completed
This landscape class will emphasize working from life. Most of the class time will be spent painting on location. After meeting the first day at Scottsdale Artists’ School, the class will be based out of Gold Canyon, Arizona, which will allow for closer proximity to painting locations. We will cover the process of gathering essential information and editing in the field. The importance of how you start the painting will be stressed since a correct start makes the entire process less difficult. We’ll also cover the importance of a solid foundation in design, drawing, values and color. Please come prepared with the supplies to do at least two paintings a day. Individual attention, demos, and some laughter are included in the cost! Portable easel and transportation required. Students are encouraged to consider accommodations in Gold Canyon, Arizona - which is about 40 minutes from the Sky Harbor International Airport and over 1 hour from the school.
- Oil Painting (acrylic and pastel accepted)
Instructor -- Dan Young
Dan Young attended the Colorado Institute of Art and is committed to capturing the landscape on canvas. As both a teacher and an artist he emphasizes the importance of working from life. He has exhibited at the Salmagundi Club in New York City. Young is represented by galleries in Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona, including Settlers West Gallery, Tucson, AZ and The Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ and Jackson, WY. www.danyoungstudio.com.
- Paint Colors: The following colors are the palette I use. Any brand of professional grade paint you prefer is fine. I do not require that you purchase all of them, but I would prefer if you bring at least the first five colors: Ultramarine Blue; Cadmium Orange; Alizarin Crimson; Titanium White; Cadmium Yellow. Other colors:Cadmium Yellow Lemon; Burnt Sienna; Cadmium Yellow; Cobalt Blue
- ; Yellow Ochre; Sap Green; Cadmium Red Light; Viridian; Thalo Yellow Green
- Paint Panels: A variety of boards or canvas panels- small sizes, 8x10, 10x12, 12x16, etc. I work on linen panels, Gessoed masonite panels are more affordable and work fine
- Brushes: Assorted bristle brushes. I use brights and flats. Bring your preference. I recommend sizes #6, #8, and #10
- Miscellaneous Items:
- French Easel or portable outdoor easel
- Paper towels or paint rags, trash bags
- Turpentine or other odorless thinner and a container
- Paint Palette
- Palette knifes
- Sketch pad and drawing implement
- Hat or visor, sunscreen
- A drink of WATER and a sandwich just in case
- Photographs to paint from( in case of bad weather)