Plein air’s not that scary! Yes, it’s challenging, but there are strategies to help get that sense of light. This workshop will focus on the craft of painting outside. This workshop is open to acrylic and watercolor painters as well. Like hunting or fishing, it takes practice. There are simple, time-honored approaches to simplify a scene and get a sense of the day. Sure you can find these on Youtube, but this workshop will work with you individually, the class will give you an appreciation and level of experience. Most important, the class will give you and appreciation of how plein air is really about learning how to see- seeing space, seeing subtle value relationships, and seeing colors.

Scott’s previous career as a magazine art director greatly informs his art. For the past 23 years, he has participated in many plein air events and exhibitions across the country, winning a few along the way. His art has been featured in national magazines like Southwest Art, Plein Art, American Art Collector, and Art Afficionado. “I love the honesty of painting outdoors from nature.” Scott says. “A plein air painting is like a musical performance recorded live.” This past winter, he exhibited his paintings of snowmen, or snowfolk as he calls them, at Zeller Studio in Hopkins, MN. This summer he’ll teach a plein air workshop at The Atelier in Minneapolis. Presently, he teaches oil painting at the Edina Art Center and Minnetonka Center for the Arts, as well as his own independent workshops.

Visit www.scottlloydanderson.com

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Region 2 Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.