Plein Air Painting in the Park Workshop

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 meet at TAP for registration the first week and walk to Harris Park to paint. The preceding weeks we will meet at Gibbon’s Park.)

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.

Thursdays from 10am-1pm

July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2025 Instructor: Paul Abeleira Location: Cocker Fulton Studio $150 + materials Maximum of 10 students

MATERIALS

4 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 OR a board (larger than your support) onto which you can fasten your support with bull clips. (In this case it would be best to sit while painting and use rigid supports like canvas boards or panels.)

Palette Knife

Solvent or oil for cleaning brushes between mixtures; this can be turpentine, paint thinner, Taltine, mineral spirits or cheap cooking oil

Jar or can to hold solvent (or oil)

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

Paper towels or rags

Drinking water 

NOTE – Best, most economical location to purchase art supplies is Bijan’s Art Studio.