Plein Air Painting in the Park

Come learn the art of painting the landscape out in the open air, also known as “plein air.” Visiting 

Gibbon’s Park, we will discuss how to simplify the array of information when faced with painting a landscape on sight. We will learn how to block in major shapes then alter these shapes to transform them into stunning landscapes. If you are interested in simplifying the painting process and painting more rapidly, this may be the course for you. 

(PLEASE NOTE: we will be meeting in Gibbons Park Grosvenor St. entrance down the hill right from the beginning. In the event of rain, please have a back up landscape photo ready to work from in the studio at TAP. We will inform students in advance should this occur.)

About the instructor: 

Paul Abeleira is a graduate of Western’s Visual Arts program. He continues his own studies in still life and portraiture in workshops  in New York, Wisconsin and Arizona, and has instructed artists in many facets of visual arts. Paul has taught at TAP for over 10 years and has received positive responses from his students who characterize him as a sensitive coach with a broad range of skills and knowledge. He is committed to making the learning experience worthwhile.

Thursday mornings from 10am-1pm

September 18 and 25, 2025

Instructor: Paul Abeleira

Location: Gibbons Park $90 + materials

Maximum of 10 students

Materials

2 supports – 8”x10”- no larger than 12”x16”—these can be stretched cotton duck canvases, canvas boards, gessoed masonite panels or gessoed wood panels

Brushes – hog hair bristles of all shapes and sizes; whatever you have (would be ideal to have 2 or 3 #2 bristle rounds)

Oil Colors (These are only a guide; similar colours will suffice)

TITANIUM WHITE

CADMIUM YELLOW PALE, LIGHT OR LEMON 

YELLOW OCHRE

CADMIUM RED LIGHT

ALIZARIN CRIMSON OR PERMANENT ROSE

VIRIDIAN GREEN OR THALO GREEN

ULTRAMARINE BLUE

RAW UMBER

BURNT SIENNA

IVORY BLACK (OPTIONAL)

Portable easel 

Palette Knife

Odorless Thinner – Gamsol, Taltine or similar solvents are recommended

Brush washer or glass jar with tight fitting lid (to hold odorless thinner)

Wooden palette, preferably one that can be held; the mid tone color of the palette is important

Paper towels or rags