Travel the World, Make Art! Virtual Plein Air Art Club for Painters.
In this ongoing club for painters, artists and the teacher together will virtually travel the world, and paint beautiful landscapes inspired from locations from around the globe.
Sharon
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(76)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this intermediate painting club learners will come together to improve skills in observational painting and creative critical thinking as we use Google map data to travel around the globe and work ‘en plein air’…. with a twist! Each and every week we will begin with a 10 minute overview of landscape painting basics, techniques for depth of field, value and proportion, and how to focus on the line of action. After introductions and overview, we will use map crunch to explore destinations from around the world as this program drops our view randomly from their global database. Each week we will paint a new location that is selected at random using the program MAP CRUNCH and generated on screen as reference, curated by the instructor. Learners will be provided with the image in the classroom afterwards if they care to continue working but will be asked to stop at the end of class time. The more often artists engage in this practice the faster artistic skills and critical thinking come, and they do so with increasing ease. This skill building exercise can yield some fantastic results when practiced regularly. At the end of each class learners will be able to share their paintings from the session. This class is ideal for learners who are serious about developing their art skills and are looking for a relaxed but curated environment. This is not a how-to class and learners should expect to come away with exercises in various stages of completion but also and an increase in artistic development and confidence. Learners should be familiar with painting in their chosen mediums and have a keen interest in developing their landscape painting skills. Learners in this class should be comfortable speaking in the class, being on camera, and sharing their work with the class.
Learning Goals
Learners will expand their visual arts language and problem solving skills while building a regular practice in landscape painting. Learners who join this group regularly will find themselves better able to identify point of interest, apply theories of composition, interpret their surroundings, demonstrate an understanding of light, shadow, saturation, depth of field, leading lines, overlap, and various colour facets of colour theory.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will want to work with : Paints (acrylic, watercolour, gouache, etc) Brushes (medium flat, round, plus a large wash brush and a detail brush are ideal) 2 cups of water Rag or Paper towel Pencil & Eraser Ground (ie Canvas, watercolour paper, illustration board , etc - a ground that is most appropriate to the type of paint the learner has chosen). If you have any questions about the materials your artist has, or materials you plan to get, please feel free to message the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The teacher will use Map Crunch to randomly generate a location from the google street view data base and display that result as reference materials in the classroom.
Teacher expertise and credentials
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NOTICE OF HOURS:
---> Does it look like nothing is on the calendar? Mrs. Ross teaches many private lessons and flex classes that aren't always shown on the calendar. Reach out if you don't see what you are looking for.
----> Mrs. Ross will be running self paced courses through Summer 2024. Mrs. Ross's live classes, lessons, and tutoring for the 2024/25 school year will begin during the second week of September. Spots are filling up so please inquire as early as possible. Fall schedule will be solidified Mid August for the following fall term.
---> Have a question? No form replies, personal replies in 24-48 hours.
----> Questions about art supplies and resources? I'm happy to chat any time. I'm here to support your learners' art goals even in between sessions/classes.
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" With a focus on traditional media, old and new art techniques and a core understanding of the principals and elements of art and design, I strive to give learners the tools they need to not only be successful artists but to facilitate the ability to apply those tools to creative thinking and discovery outside the classroom. In this classroom we are co-learners and we explore the course material together. " - Sharon Ross
Sharon is a professional fine artist/illustrator who has been teaching studio curriculum on Outschool for 5 years . Prior to bringing her art and art technique programs to Outschool she taught in schools, community centers, and private studios dating back to 2006.
Sharon has illustrated FOUR published children’s books, as well as a few that never made it to print. Check out her newest picture book "Refin Builds A Rocket Ship".
When she isn’t sharing her passion for the arts with learners on Outschool Sharon is creating work in as many different mediums as she can get her hands on.. Sharon's classes are rooted in Reggio philosophies and strives to equip learners with the tools they need to be successful in AND outside the classroom.
"Fun facts: I have lived in two countries, four states, one province, and ten cities!
I am a mom to two young boys have an endless supply of crayons and paint.
Welcome to my classroom! I look forward to learning with you."Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
75 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-6 learners per class
