Over the years, capturing the unique beauty of the Brandywine River has been a staple for many Wilmington artists. In this program, you will paint alongside your fellow artists, finding your personal interpretation of our local treasure. The first day of each week will be a short lecture/demonstration on painting in the Loper tradition, which will guide you in picking a location, designing your canvas and how to get started. We will meet up at the end of every day and do a group discussion of the day’s work. Weather makeup dates the week of June 22-26.

First day lectures: 8:30 am June 8, June 15, July 6 and July 13 at the fountain in the park at the crossroads of N. Van Buren St. and N. Park Dr. 

Daily critique/discussion 12:30pm at the Fountain in the park at the crossroads of N. Van Buren and N. Park drive

Bring along what ever beverages and food you need to stay hydrated and fed while you paint.

Supply list (for all sessions):

Permalba White

Cadmium Yellow Light

Cadmium Red Light

Burnt Siena

Ultramarine Blue

Alizarin Crimson

Viridian

Cerulean

Do not buy student grade paint, make sure it is “artist” or “Professional” grade.

Plein air easel 

Trash bag

Oil cup

Roll of paper towels

#6 flat or #6 bright hog bristle brush.

Painting medium (I prefer linseed oil, turpentine, damar varnish mixture in equal parts)

Vine charcoal

Canvas at least 16″x20″

Wooden painting palette. (I suggest that you rub some linseed oil on it a few days before the class starts and let it dry to seal the wood)

Nice to have:

Sun umbrella

Sun hat

Sunscreen and bug spray

Palette knife for mixing.

Microfiber towel for drawing

Colored chalk

Plastic wrap to cover palette on the way home

Painting smock or large shirt to protect your clothing

Pencil and sketch pad 

Whatever beverages and food you need to stay hydrated and fed while you paint