Plein Air Painting with Gary Cooley – June 10 and 11, 2023
Join gallery artist Gary Cooley as he presents a Plein Air Painting workshop at Marked Tree Vineyard on Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11.
In this two-day workshop, Gary hopes to impart some of the joy he experiences in painting a scene inspired from life. Specific areas of focus will include finding your subject, deciding on the point of interest, selecting colors, and getting started by blocking in the shapes and colors.
“To paint with emotion and capture an essence is my goal. Whether it be a portrait, a landscape, a cloud…” –Gary Cooley
Workshop Fee: $350
Limited to 8 participants, must have experience
(The Gallery at Flat Rock is donating a portion of the workshop fee
to the Arts Council of Henderson County)
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
9 am to 5 pm each day
Day One
Morning: Artist demonstration—Gary’s approach to plein air painting
Afternoon: Participants paint their choice of scene, followed by a group discussion
Day Two
Morning: Participants start painting a new scene
Afternoon: Participants start third scene, followed by a group discussion
MATERIALS TO BRING
Bring the colors and equipment you wish to use. This is what Gary uses for his process.
Linen mounted to panels: 12 x 16”, 11 x 14”, 9 x 12”, and 12 x 12” are Gary’s go to
Paint
Warm and cool from each color
Yellow ochre and cadmium yellow light
Cadmium red light or terra rosa and alizarine crimson or permanent rose
Ultramarine blue and cerulean blue
Sap green and viridian
Burnt sienna
Filbert brushes (#4, #6, #8, #10, #12) and some smaller sable filbert brushes for detail and line
Easel, palette knife, and other working tools of your choice
Sun umbrella (unless you plan to paint in the shade)
Sun hat, sunscreen, paper towels or rags, small bag for trash, bug spray, and a water bottle.
Note: A light coat of white and Transparent red oxide as a ground is one way to prepare a panel. Grounds should be applied beforehand so they are completely dry.
