Drawing & Painting
Painting Plein Air Along the Brandywine
Over the years, capturing the unique beauty of the Brandywine River has been a staple for many Wilmington artists. In this program, you will paint alongside your fellow artists, finding your personal interpretation of our local treasure. The first day of each week will be a short lecture/demonstration on painting in the Loper tradition, which will guide you in picking a location, designing your canvas and how to get started. We will meet up at the end of every day and do a group discussion of the day’s work.
First day lectures: 8:30 am June 8, June 15, July 6 and July 13 at the fountain in the park at the crossroads of N. Van Buren St. and N. Park Dr.
Daily critique/discussion 12:30 pm at the Fountain in the park at the crossroads of N. Van Buren and N. Park drive
Bring along what ever beverages and food you need to stay hydrated and fed while you paint.
June 8–12 weather makeup dates: June 22-26
June 15–19 weather makeup dates: June 22-26
July 6–10 weather makeup dates: July 20-24
July 13–17 weather makeup dates: July 20-24
Supply List
Permalba White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Red Light
Burnt Siena
Ultramarine Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Viridian
Cerulean
Do not buy student grade paint, make sure it is “artist” or “Professional” grade.
Plein air easel
Trash bag
Oil cup
Roll of paper towels
#6 flat or #6 bright hog bristle brush.
Painting medium (I prefer linseed oil, turpentine, damar varnish mixture in equal parts)
Vine charcoal
Canvas at least 16″x20″
Wooden painting palette. (I suggest that you rub some linseed oil on it a few days before the class starts and let it dry to seal the wood)
Nice to have:
Sun umbrella
Sun hat
Sunscreen and bug spray
Palette knife for mixing
Microfiber towel for drawing
Colored chalk
Plastic wrap to cover palette on the way home
Painting smock or large shirt to protect your clothing
Pencil and sketch pad
Whatever beverages and food you need to stay hydrated and fed while you paint