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Plein Air Pastel Workshops 2008

Plein Air Pastel July 2008

  • Dates: Wednesday & Thursday, July 23 & 24, 2008
  • Media: soft pastel
  • Tuition: $150
  • Time: 8:30 AM-2:30 PM
  • students bring own materials; accommodations extra.
  • Maximum of 6 students.
  • On Location: Cape Porpoise, Maine
Program Overview - Plein Air Pastel Painting:

I am pleased to conduct the 2008 PLEIN AIR PASTEL WORKSHOP, celebrating our eleventh year! Open to artists at beginner/intermediate levels, this 2-day intensive workshop will focus on painting plein air and using soft pastel in a painterly manner. Each morning will begin with a demonstration and lessons to stimulate your creativity. Students will learn to begin their work with thumbnail sketches, and subsequent instruction will focus on color in landscape painting, composition, value contrasts and the focal point to capture their chosen landscape scene. Whether a very beginner or advanced painter, I will work with you individually wherever you are in skill level. We will have supportive structured critiques each day to maximize the benefit of each other’s experiences.

Every attempt will be made to paint ‘plein air’ however, water and pastel don’t mix! If the weather is not cooperative, we will paint under cover at The Hound’s Tooth Inn.

This package contains registration information, a tentative schedule and suggested supply list for your workshop. Please pack as light as possible while still bringing what you need.

During your workshop, you’ll find a wealth of subjects to paint: a pond, the ocean and rocky coastline, boats, lighthouses, seafowl, flowers, gardens, foliage and lovely vistas. As the light moves across the landscape it gives the painter an endless stream of possibilities for discovery. The area was chosen for our workshop because of the variety in this...and to hopefully capture the essence of Maine’s beauty. We’ll also have a side trip on Wednesday to the Wright Gallery.

I hope you’ll consider joining me for a workshop! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me. Workshop Information
I am looking forward to journeying and working with you as we paint en plein air!

Registration: Send registration form below with your check for $150 to:
       Carol Santora, Santora Fine Art, 23 Fletcher St, Kennebunk, ME 04043

Registration open through June 30, 2008; early registration is appreciated!
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