Away for a few days...

on
Old Master Landscape for 21st Century Artists 
Plein Air Workshop for Oil/Pastel with Charlie Churchill

I am so excited to be going to this workshop for the next 4 days. My favorite teacher and private instructor Charlie Churchill will be teaching it - so I know I'll be in good hands.  This workshop will be held in historic Cape May, NJ and designed to help artists achieve Old Master-like effects with contemporary materials and techniques.

I haven't painted in plein air (french expression for "in the open air") so this will be a fun challenge, working on site. I never really thought about painting outside before, I guess because I like the convenience of my indoor set-up; my laptop, painting to music and my coffee pot plugged in – but the thought of setting up in remote area, surrounded by natural lighting and fresh air sounds pretty amazing. The weather here has been a bit cold and rainy so I will be praying to the Sun God for some sunshine and good weather.

And so... I pack my french easel, my paints, my camera and my umbrella in hopes of coming back with some good work to share  ♥

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  1. stephey Baker @ Marked By The MuseApril 29, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    Hi Ivy,

    I can't wait to hear of your adventures in the open air! I haven't painted outdoors in years. I went to art school up in Boston, Montserrat and loved freezing me bum off as we painted outside by the harbor - my favorite lighting is natural especially in photography though setting up an outdoor studio takes some time. best of luck on you adventure.

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  2. IVYALLOVERMay 4, 2010 at 8:45 AM

    Thank you Stephey! Wow painting by the harbor in Boston must have been beautiful. Thanks for your comment ♥

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