Friday: Plein Air Oil Painting (Intermediate) [Adult]

Pack up all your art supplies and head to the great outdoors! Painting en plein air (French for “in the open air”) truly gained in popularity in the mid-to-late 1800’s. The Impressionist artists were especially enamored of plein air painting: reflecting the mutable, changing effects of light over a landscape was the epitome of achievement for many artists like Monet, Renoir, and Pissarro. Don’t be intimidated — you too can capture the brilliant spring colors at our various park location meet-ups. Masks are required when unable to maintain at least 6 feet apart from others.

Painting Sites (location dates will be coordinated by the instructor) For the Intermediate class, some prior experience in oil painting is preferred.

Materials Needed:  Basic oil paint colors; brushes (Round, flat, bright, filbert, fan); ODORLESS thinner/spirits and a clear glass or metal container with a cover to hold it; three 8x10", three 11x14" canvas boards; palette (basic: A roll of freezer paper OR a 12x16" disposable palette pad); Miscellaneous recommended: disposable gloves, rags or paper towels, apron or smock

About the Teaching Artist
A resident of West Windsor and recently retired as an arts educator in the NYC Public Schools, Lori has now put her personal focus back on oil painting. Surrounding herself with her love of nature and incorporating travel memories, and sights in and around Mercer County, Lori enjoys painting “en plein air”. Lori has an MA in Special Education from Brooklyn College, a BA in Art Education from Queens College, and has continued her studies at the Art Students League, Princeton Arts Council, and Mercer County Community College. To preview her paintings please visit www.lorilangsner.com