with Richard Jordan
Two day workshop: Thursday, August 18, and Friday, August 19, 2022
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
$225.00
The old adage, “It’s not what you paint, but how you paint it,” is especially true when working en plein air. Fleeting time demands a shorthand approach, one that dissects a landscape into its simplest forms, then uses the power of suggestion to say more with less. In this workshop, Richard Jordan, director of the Plein Air Artists of West Michigan, will demonstrate the methods and artistry he employs to bring a plein air painting to life.
Artists will work on-location both days, where Richard will work individually with each artist.
MATERIALS TO BRING:
Students will provide their own materials. A supply list will be sent out prior to the workshop.
Contact Pickle Street School Studio to register.
About the Artist
Painting outdoors, directly from nature (plein air) has been the driving force of my art since 1997 and is the most significant factor in my growth as an artist. Trying to capture the unpredictable moods of nature in a few short hours is both enjoyable and challenging. It forces me to tackle complex visual problems which of course determines the outcome. Some paintings seem effortless, while others are a battle from start to finish. Over the years, I’ve come to love the process of painting outdoors as much as the finished results. Good or bad the day is never wasted, the lessons alone are worth the effort.
View Richard's artist website: artistrichardjordan.com