"Approaching Twilight" -20x20 Oil - Mitch Baird
Plein Air Southwest 2022, is excited to announce the event's awards juror, MITCH BAIRD will teach a workshop May 10, 11, & 12,2022 in GALVESTON, Texas!
The format is a 3-day "Plein Air" intensive workshop in and around Galveston island.
This workshop is limited to 15 participants and will fill up fast.
Open to intermediate and advanced artists.
Class description: Successful ‘Seeing’ in Outdoor Painting
What does the act of ‘seeing ’ mean for an artist? It is the most important part of the creative process for plein air painting. Discover the keys to understanding and breaking down an outdoor scene. We will explore the specifics of observing a subject, interpreting the visual elements, and executing it all onto canvas. We will discuss the way the optics of the eye work as well as seeing light, form, atmosphere and space. The fundamental principles of painting - composition, drawing, value, color, and edges will also be stressed. Students will sharpen their focus by pushing for simplification of form, shape, and the larger masses. There will be daily demos each morning covering the principles mentioned above, followed by plenty of painting and personal instruction. Individual attention will be a high priority as well as laughs and lots of enthusiasm!
Demonstrations will be in oil.
Oil & Acrylic are welcome.
Beginner to advanced students.
9am - 12pm • morning demo
12pm - 1pm • lunch break
1pm - 4pm • painting/personal instruction
CLICK HERE to view supply list.
The total fee is $425.00 due upon registration.
Refunds: $100 cancellation fee on or before April 15, 2021. No refunds after April 15, 2021.
Mitch Baird - on location
Biography
Mitch Baird resides in the desert southwest in Mesa, Arizona with his wife and children. He is a Signature Member of the following organizations: Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Societ and the prestigious Plein Air Painters of America (PAPA).
As a representational painter he believes that painting is a celebration of life and the beauty that surrounds us. He is devoted to the traditions of the late 19th century artists who looked to the figure and nature for inspiration regarding light, color, and design. Seeking out this inspiration, Mitch works directly from life to capture the qualities and nuances of natural light and color harmony. He has a strong conviction that great artistic communication depends on solid draftsmanship, design and vision. His artistic desire is to “portray a positive visual statement and hope the viewer will experience what I see and in some sense be inspired, uplifted, or moved by my painting, whether it is of a small intimate setting or a grandiose subject.”
