Plein Air Painting

Really just means painting outside.
We artists are going to kick it up a notch and paint the crowds at the bluegrass festival.
The plan is to meet at 2:30, regular class time, on Saturday at the south corner of the festival site outside the fence (the portopotty area) across from parking. Park behind the supermarket rather than the big parking to the north of the festival tent.
You may choose to simply experiment with outdoor landscape painting. Work on value sketches. There will be ample subject matter.
Bring a camp chair or camp stool and art supplies: a board for paper, clips or tape to hold the paper down. Generally small sized paper for these on the spot pieces but knock yourselves out with whatever size you care to work on.
For pencils, pens, pastels or charcoal (dry work) just paper and paper towels to stay clean. If you're feeling trepidatious, this is the way to go.
Heavier paper works well when outside. We'll be working on bolder quicker lines and building confidence.
For water media, bring a jar of water - or a plastic cup and a juice bottle full of water. I like my camp chair with the drink holder for my paint water (brush and paper towel holder). Same goes for oils and turpentine unless you are so wonderful to have a plein air easel with spots for all the stuff.
Bring a trash bag.
I generally work with my paints or pallet on the board to which my paper is attached. Two chairs also work (or 1 chair and 1 stool) on which to set the paints and materials and use as a side table or put the other chair right in front and have a work table.
Keep it simple.
Have fun.
It's an adventure!!!
Other supplies: hat, sunscreen, long sleeves, jacket, water to drink.
See you there.
Questions - call Jacque, 783-3706.
In case of rain, meet at the gallery.
Thursday admission to the Bluegrass Fest is just $10, and I plan on going to listen to the great music and paint. Anyone is free to join me should they care to. The venue is amazing. Combining artwork and the relaxed atmosphere of the music is pleasurable no matter what happens.