Paint Water & Sky, Plein Air Landscapes with Water Mixable Oils
Workshop: Paint Water & Sky, Plein Air Landscapes with Water Mixable Oils:
Hilary Gomes’ workshop will introduce you to the basics of outdoor landscape painting using environmentally safe, water-mixable oil paints. The workshop will include instruction on composing successful compositions, painting light and shadow patterns, and mixing colors to create convincing skies and water.
SCHEDULE:
7/10/26, 6-8:00 PM, Introductions at Art Bias (Studio 114), 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos, CA
7/11/26, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, and 3:00 – 6:30 PM, paint at location, Crystal Springs Resevoir, Sawyer Trail, San Mateo, CA
7/12/26, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, and 3:00 – 6:30 PM, paint at location, Mori Point, Pacifica, CA
MORE DETAILS Class Size: Limited to 5–8 students, beginning to intermediate level welcome Age: 18 years and older
Friday evening, July 10: Meet at Art Bias, Studio 114, for a 2-hour meet-and-greet session held in the classroom. The session will include a discussion of materials, easel and paint setup, drawing practice, and examples of outdoor landscape paintings.
Saturday, July 11: Class will meet on location. Hilary will do a drawing and painting demonstration, and students will have the opportunity to practice thumbnail drawings. In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to complete one painting with one-on-one instruction.
Sunday, July 12: Class will meet on location. You will paint your second painting in the morning light. Students will return in the late afternoon to watch a live instructor demonstration and participate in a class critique.
Materials include: Small portable light Plein air easel with tripod, camping backpack, Plein air rolling chair, water-mixable oil paints (Holbein duo recommended) and water-mixable linseed oil, brushes, water and clear plastic water container with lid, (2) 8” x 10” canvas/ boards, paper towels, plastic bags for soiled paper towels, baby wipes, sketch pad and pencils or markers, wet panel carrier, hat, sunscreen, water, palette knife for mixing, small sketchbook and pencil.
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFO [email protected]
Website: www.hilarygomesfineart.com
No refunds, thank you for understanding!
