Two-Day Plein-Air Painting Workshop with Diana Buitrago

Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12
10 am to 4 pm each day
Pricing for both days: $275
Class size is limited to 12 participants, and the registration fee is non-refundable.

We are thrilled to feature a special painting workshop on the last weekend of the Centennial season.

Painters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Diana Buitrago (dianabuitrago.com) for a two-day, in-person landscape-painting workshop. Explore the complexities of plein-air sketching by painting directly from nature.

Participants may choose to paint either small sketches of different elements of Steepletop’s varied landscape or develop a two-day plein-air painting, step by step. In order to understand and evoke the light effects outdoors, Diana will explain both the logical and practical tools available to the painter.

The workshop will focus on the elements and theory of planes based on John F. Carlson’s book, Carlson’s Guide to Landscape Painting, a crucial analysis for understanding the subsequential value organization of the landscape. Diana will discuss composition, value, shape, design, drawing, color, atmospheric perspective, and painting techniques. She will also discuss how, why, and where to begin as she demonstrates the process of applying the paint from back to front. She will review best practices, as well, including materials, set-up options for working en plein air, and traveling with your painting materials.

Diana will demonstrate and paint alongside the group and provide rounds of individual critiques. All levels of experience are welcome.

Students are responsible for bringing their own lunch and snacks. Water may be purchased in the Steepletop Gift Shop.

The ability to hold the event is subject to the state of the weather at the time.  If there is inclement weather on either day, the workshop will be held under an outdoor tent. Should the workshop be cancelled due to severe weather, registration fees will be refunded.

Students should bring their own materials (see materials list) and a packed lunch.