3-Day Plein Air Workshop in New Hampshire.

This immersive plein air workshop is an opportunity for painters of all skill levels to join me in beautiful Haverhill, New Hampshire for three solid days of painting on a bluff overlooking the Connecticut River Valley and along the grounds of the historic Gibson House B&B.

Like all my workshops, this one will focus on balancing the development of technical skills with the aspects of painting that transcend technique and get us to higher levels of ourselves as artists and creators.

Beginners, intermediate, and advanced students will have the option of working from my guidebook, ‘Notes on Plein Air’, to build their painting process by learning to use Notan sketches, three-grey value sketches, monochromatic block-ins, line drawings, and a limited palette to compose paintings. We’ll also challenge our own habits in composition and design by working more intuitively and freely with directly painted small scale sketches. All students, beginners and those with extensive plein air experience, are welcome and will receive at least two personal critiques a day where demos, suggestions, guidance, and attention to their individual concerns and questions are addressed.

The general itinerary is to paint from 9 am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm. We’ll break for an hour lunch in between. From 3 to 4pm, we’ll meet back at the B&B for a group critique where we assess the day’s work and discuss the strengths and weaknesses of our paintings. Group critiques are an extremely valuable time where we show our work, ask questions, answer questions, discuss techniques, and offer constructive support. So much of the lessons and learning happen during these sessions and the next painting days are always better for it.

The great part about staying at a B&B with all the workshop participants is that we can spend time before and after painting in conversation. We’ll have an opportunity for some informal discussions on plein air painting in art history, the art business, as well as all the elements of a painting career that go beyond technique and process. Really, every day spent painting outside is an opportunity for growth as a painter because plein air painting is a lesson in paying attention to the moment you’re in. That can be a frustrating lesson for some especially if they are struggling with the technical aspects and skills needed to accurately express what they want through their work. In my workshops, I seek to meet painters where they are in the strengths and struggles of their practice and help get them to their next level as artists. I came a long way from how I felt about plein air painting in my early career. I’ve given talks on that experience and you can listen to one of those here: https://www.adrianofarinella.com/blog/2018/8/15/i-am-not-a-plein-air-painter

**This is the price for the workshop only. Accommodations at the B&B are separate. Please visit the Gibson House website to book your room.

All skill levels are welcome.

Students need to provide their own materials including a portable easel or pochade box.

A materials list with direct links to suggested paint, brushes, and plein air gear will be published on adrianofarinella.com in the coming weeks. Sign up for my newsletter to stay informed.