Painting En Plein Air 102
Painting En Plein Air
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Dates:9/18/2026 to 10/30/2026
Meeting Times
- Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Description
Enjoy painting outside and draw inspiration from your surroundings at Compo Beach, Westport. This class is for anyone with an interest in painting with acrylics, no experience required! In each session, enjoy nature at Compo Beach while immortalizing your experience in an acrylic seascape painting. Participants will learn how to mix paint colors from specific primary colors to uncover their own unique and personal color palette. The goal is to relax and enjoy the process of self-discovery.
FRIDAYS, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 10:30am-12:00pm
Additional Notes
Supply List
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Acrylic paints in the following colors
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Titanium white
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Phthalo (phthalocyanine) blue
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Burnt sienna
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Alizarin crimson (or cadmium red medium)
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Cadmium yellow medium
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Canvas (stretched or panels) 16” x 20” *this is preferred size but 14” x 17” is fine
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Round Brushes any acrylic brush in a variety of sizes. (Ex. 2, 4, 6, but these sizes aren’t consistent between different manufacturers) - *nylon bristle brush for acrylic paint
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I find that 3 brushes in small, medium and large are usually sufficient. I prefer round bristle brushes (that come to a point), and if you have on hand or prefer, one medium-sized flat brush (no larger than the width of the nail on your thumb may be used) -*nylon bristle brush for acrylic paint
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paper towels, disposable cup for water and paint palette-which can be as simple as a disposable plastic plate.
Fees
- Class Fee $270.00