“Pastels are Perfect for Plein Air (Oils are Fine Too!)” with Nanci King Mertz
Intensive 2-day workshop with Nancie King Mertz,
PSA-M, CPP-M, IAPS Master Circle, Plein Air Convention Faculty
May 4 - 5, 2016
$200 per Student
The purpose of this workshop is to share the methods and techniques
I use to capture scenes en plein air, both quickly and confidently in soft pastel, or oil paint.
It is my hope that you will successfully complete 1-2 paintings each day—at the minimum!
Details: One or two paintings will be fully completed each day, depending on your comfort zone.
Individual attention is stressed in this workshop, rather than group lecture. Short demos will be offered as needed, throughout the workshop, to help clarify techniques.
Preferred materials list for pastel:
Plein air easel with sturdy surface to hold your pastel box (or portable table sturdy enough to hold your
painting materials with table top easel)
Assorted soft pastels (if buying, the Sennelier Plein Air set is a good start)
4 or more painting surfaces/sizes of your choice: Ampersand pastel boards, Wallis paper, etc.
Small closed container for alcohol (denatured alcohol will be provided)
Fan brush or cheap 1”brush
Charcoal
Preferred materials list for oil:
Plein air easel with sturdy surface to hold your palette (or portable table sturdy enough to hold your
painting materials with table top easel)
Assorted oil paints that you’re familiar with: white, aliz. crimson, cad. orange lt., yellow ochre, a lt
yellow, cerulean blue, ultramarine blue, black.
A limited number of colors is key when hauling your
gear onsite!
4 or more painting surfaces/sizes of your choice.
Asst. brushes that you have.
Small closed container for turps (provided)
Also need:
a roll of waxed paper and blue painters’ tape (to protect finished work for transit)
Wet wipes, apron, hat or visor, bug spray & sunscreen
Optional: sun umbrella, chair, sketchbook and charcoal or pencils
In case of rain, please bring a few photos along if we’re forced inside. Meet at the Wetroom in Apalachicola at 9am EST
we’ll paint until 4pm EST with an hour lunch break.
We can grab food nearby or bring a sack lunch and your energy! Nancie
Date and and Time : May 4, 2016
to May 5, 2016 9:00 AM
- 4:00 PM
(ET)
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