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This two-day workshop will explore the fundamentals of plein air painting, with a focus on strategic color concepts to capture the light, atmosphere and emotion of the landscape. Participants will paint throughout the diverse Plas Newydd Farm property while considering the formal aspects of painting – color, composition, movement, and space. Scott will lead participants in plein air sessions, as well as color lectures and exercises.

Please note this is a two-day workshop, running from 8am-6pm both days. Please contact Abby at arts@pnfarm.com if you would like to be steered to nearby accommodations. 

Students should bring plein air gear, water, and a sack lunch. We will provide light snacks throughout the day. 

Scott Gellatly is a Portland-based artist and instructor whose work straddles the line between representation and abstraction. His work has been exhibited nationally and was most-recently featured in the February/March issue of Plein Air Magazine.

www.scottgellatly.com

MATERIALS LIST

This workshop will be focusing on plein air painting in oil or acrylic.

Color Palette:

• Titanium White (150ml or 3 @ 37ml)
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Indian Yellow (Gamblin oils), Indian Yellow Hue (Golden acrylics)
• Cadmium Orange
• Quinacridone Red (Gamblin oils), Primary Magenta (Golden acrylics)
• Ultramarine Blue
• Cobalt Teal or Turquoise (Gamblin oils or Golden Acrylic)

Painting Panels:

Ampersand Gessobord panels are my favorite, and they work well for both oils and acrylics. Their flat, 1/8” panels are sturdy and easy to travel with. You can easily make your own by cutting hardwood/plywood panels and apply 2 – 3 coats of quality acrylic gesso to the surface.

1 @ 12” x 16 Panel taped out into a 2 x 2 grid with masking tape.

3 – 4 @ larger panels in sizes between 9” x 12” to 12” x 16”.

Wet-panel Carrier:

These are more important for oil painters, as the slower drying rate of oils means you will need to safely transport your finished pieces. I recommend RAYMAR wet panel carriers, as they are lightweight. Refer to their chart on their website listing the various sized panels their carriers will accommodate. For example, their 10” x 12” carrier will accommodate panels that share the 12” dimension (including 9” x 12”, and 6” x 12”).

In lieu of a pre-made wet panel carrier, a couple clean pizza boxes will work just fine.

Easel:

The main consideration with a plein air easel is that it is lightweight, but large enough to support the size of paintings we’ll be doing in class.

I recommend the UGO Pochade Boxes. They come in three different sizes – the middle and largest sizes will work well for the size of panels listed above.

Unless your outdoor easel is equipped with legs, you will need a tripod. I’ve used the MeFOTO Backpacker for years, as its sturdy and lightweight.

Palette:

If the palette is not already part of your plein air easel, consider using a class palette approximately 9” x 12”. Hardware store glass, backed with foam core with duct tape around the perimeter is a cost-effective option.

Oil/Acrylic Painting Brushes:

Filbert or Flat, three different sizes. Recommended brand: Princeton Aspen

Other Materials:

• Painting medium for oil painting: Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel
• Metal Palette knife, “teardrop shape” such as RGM S.026
• Backpack to carry plein air gear
• Camping stool if you prefer to sit.
• Sunscreen
• Wide-brimmed hat
• Bug spray

Additional Information

Please feel free to reach out anytime with any questions you may have regarding the supply list. I have a limited number of materials available to borrow if there is a financial barrier to acquiring what is needed for the class. My email address is scottgellatly@hotmail.com.