This workshop is about Alla Prima painting outdoors and capturing the essence of light and atmosphere in a limited time. It is about the painting of a landscape in which the light is constantly changing, it is about learning to see, capturing important aspects of the subject, understanding and interpreting light, nature and the changing conditions of painting outdoors by working quickly and going directly to the solution for making a convincing painting. This class is designed to help the student develop a natural way of painting the outdoors by emphasizing, mixing color, composition, perspective, atmosphere, as well as a variety of painting techniques. Emphasis will be placed on “energetic, logical, exciting beginnings” by following processes that help make dynamic paintings. Directions will be given on “getting started”, setting up the palette, planning, mixing color, observing nature and the importance of establishing good painting habits and procedures.

To learn more about Paul Ladnier and his art, visit his website at https://www.paulladnierfineart.com.