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Artists Association of Nantucket
ART CLASSES EVENTS

Course Description

Students will learn how to compose a landscape, evaluate and portray the subtle shifts of light and color, and then use glazes for dynamic effects. We will discuss the process of creating a successful painting and the essential art of bringing focus to your plein air work, as you develop the ability to paint with intention of mood and insight into the natural world. After meeting in the studio the first morning, we’ll meet out in the field. In the case of rain, class will take place in the studio where students will work from photo references of their choosing. All levels are welcome

Cancellation Policy

AAN depends upon student tuition to continue to offer classes and workshops. Due to our commitment to small class sizes and the hands-on nature of art education, we are greatly impacted by cancellations. Nevertheless, we do understand that plans change. If you need to cancel your reservation for a class or workshop, please note our cancellation/refund policy here and let us know as soon as possible.

Materials

* PLEASE BRING AN UMBRELLA to protect yourself from sun exposure.

Brushes
Bristle brushes
Synthetic brushes
*Assorted sizes

Oil Paint
Ivory black
Raw umber
Ultramarine blue
Cerulean blue
Cadmium red
Cadmium yellow
Yellow ochre
Cobalt blue
Titanium white

Painting Supports
Linen panel or cotton panel
9” x 12” 11” x 14” or 12” 16”
Blick has an affordable range of options
Travel Easel or a board
palette
Palette knife
Oil palette cups
Paper towels

Liquin (Winsor & Newton)

Plein Air Painting in Oil, 18+

Mario A. Robinson

Mario Robinson is a watercolorist, pastel artist and oil painter who is a member of the National Arts Club, Salmagundi Club, and Pastel Society of America. His work has been featured in many prestigious art magazines, including the cover of American Artist magazine. While earning his BFA at Pratt Institute, Mario studied classical techniques, becoming an avid student of realism. However, his own sensibility of realism is distinctly defined by American painters like Wyeth, Homer, and Eakins. With a timeless, universal aesthetic Mario depicts simple day to day moments of solitude and reflection. Among his numerous awards and accolades, Mario was chosen to paint a portrait of one of the Charleston Church Shooting victims. Widely collected painter, award winning artist, Youtube demo-er, and workshop teacher, Mario is also the author of Lessons in Realistic Watercolor, and an Winsor Newton Ambassador.
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