Learn about the process, methods, and techniques for painting watercolors in Plein Air, or simply stated, about painting your picture outdoors on location.

We will review values, color, composition, atmospheric perspective, and edges as we observe the scene on site.  Learn about mixing color, wet into wet, wet on dry, dry brush, layering, spattering, glazing, blending, applying textures, details, and more. 

Explore techniques for painting skies, trees, rocks, water, grasses, and figures that appear in our landscape. 

Come join me for a fun day of painting nature while enjoying the outdoors.

Stephen has been painting watercolors, pastels, oils, and plein air painting around the world since 1996. He has studied with the artists at the famed Cape Cod School of Art and many of the top artists internationally. His paintings are in many private collections, Veteran Homes, and Museums. During the winter and spring, Stephen teaches pastel painting at the Delaware Art Museum. Stephen regularly exhibits his work in various events in DE, PA, NJ, MD, and VA.  His paintings have appeared in a number of local publications.   

Supply List:

Student Provided:

Q-Tips (10 in a small ziploc bag)

Old Tooth Brush

Bounty Paper Towels

Jar for Holding Water

Water (at least a quart)

Bathroom Tissue (20 Sheets in small ziploc bag)

Drawing Pencil

Pencil Sharpener

Notebook/Pen

Eraser

Small Ruler

Table Salt (3 Tablespoons in a small ziploc bag)

Chair / Beach Chair

Instructor-provided materials:

Spritzer Sprayer

Old Credit Card/Hotel Key Card

Watercolor Pallet

Watercolor Brushes Set

Rigger #3 Brush

Watercolor Paper

Painting Board

Watercolor Paints

Sketch Paper

Color Wheel

Gray Scale