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Plein Air Basics: 3 Sessions

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"Sisters, Alameda" by Cathy Boyer

About the instructor: A San Francisco Bay Area native, Cathy received her Masters of Fine Art in painting from the Academy of Art University in 2015, graduating with honors. She continued her study at a bay area atelier learning 19th century techniques. She took advantage of COVID to paint weekly in plein air producing 6x8 starts in which to develop larger paintings.  Learn more about Cathy at CatherineMBoyer.   Follow her on Instagram.

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Title:  Plein Air Basics: 3 Sessions

Instructor:  Cathy Boyer

Dates:  September 1, 8, 15

​Day & Time:  Thursdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
               
Description:  The workshop will focus on the practice of painting alla prima, (all in one sitting). You will learn to sharpen skills of observation, and a method to simplify while working wet into wet to achieve a strong design and painterly result.
Discussions will include basics of painting: composition, value, color and edges. Daily demos, group critiques and discussion will support your process.  Download daily curriculum here.
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Fees:  $195 Members; $215 Non-members
             
Materials:  Downloadable List

Notes: Full COVID vaccination required.  Masks required. All skill levels welcome. Minimum enrollment required for class to proceed.
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Mussel Rock by Cathy Boyer
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Artist, Cathy Boyer

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