Door County Art League

"PRACTICE” FOR PLEIN AIR PAINTERS

Have you always wanted to try plein-air painting, but hesitated because it sounds ....um...challenging?

No doubt about it, it takes a bit of courage and preparation to go outdoors with the hope of creating a successful painting in a few hours time. In fact, most of us get a little nervous at the thought.

That's why painting with the Door County Art League Plein-Air group is such a good idea. We offer a comfortable environment where beginners can ask questions--and be relaxed--while having fun creating art.

On Thursday May 3 and May 10, we'll meet at Cave Point Park (the main cave across from the north end of the parking lot) from 8 a.m. to 11:00 to paint the Door County morning light.

BY THE WAY--You'll need to bring your canvas or board, paint (or pastels, etc) and a portable easel. Helps to have a digital camera (you can use it as a view finder and for future reference). Dress in layers. BRING YOUR QUESTIONS. Those of us who have done this a few times will be happy to share our tips and tricks.

You might wonder why we call this a practice session. In the very near future, we'll be announcing new and exciting DCAL plein-air painting opportunities at several Door County festivals and events. We can ALL use Cave Point to work out the winter kinks...and get "in the groove" before summer comes around.

E-mail madonnasiles@yahoo.com if you are interested in either or both dates…or if you have questions.

 

 

Bonnita Budysz

Artist Bonnita Budysz

who paints the Wisconsin landscape plein-air, will share her creative vision with Door County Art League members at the April 23 DCAL meeting at the Gibraltar Fire Station in Fish Creek. The meeting is open to the public.