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SUMMARY:Landscape Painting with Gregory Blue
DESCRIPTION:Experience the landscape firsthand in this four-session outdoor painting course taught by Studio Incamminati faculty member Gregory Blue. Held on four Saturdays in October at Natural Lands protected places – Stroud Preserve\, ChesLen Preserve\, Stoneleigh: a natural garden and Pier 68 on the Philadelphia Waterfront. The class will give students the opportunity to paint directly from nature while exploring composition\, color\, light\, atmosphere\, and the challenges of working en plein air. \nEach session will take place at a different preserved landscape in the Philadelphia area\, offering students a variety of natural environments and subject matter. Through demonstrations\, individual instruction\, and sustained painting\, students will develop their ability to observe\, simplify\, and translate the landscape into a compelling work of art. \n\nPresented in partnership with Studio Incamminati: \nStudio Incamminati is a nonprofit art school in Philadelphia dedicated to providing rigorous training in realist art while preparing artists to build sustainable professional careers. Described as “one of the nation’s top art academies” by Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine\, the school was founded by world-renowned portraitist Nelson Shanks and offers a range of programs\, including its core Advanced Fine Art Program\, continuing education courses\, workshops\, lectures\, and a BFA track in partnership with Rowan University. Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)\, Studio Incamminati combines a strong foundation in classical technique with opportunities for students to develop the creative confidence and professional skills needed to succeed in today’s cultural landscape. \n\nNote: There is a maximum of 10 participants due to the sensitive ecology of some of the locations. \nOct. 10: Stroud Preserve 454 N Creek Rd\, West Chester\, PA 19382\nOct. 17: Cheslen Preserve 1199 Cannery Rd\, Coatesville\, PA 19320\nOct. 24: Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Rd\, Villanova\, PA 19085\nOct. 31: Pier 68 Philadelphia Waterfront\, Pier 70 Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA 19148 \nRegister on Studio Incamminati’s website.
URL:https://www.natlands.org/event/paintingregoryblue-2026-1010/
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SUMMARY:Secrets of Painting Wildlife in Oils Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join artist Karen Weber for a one-day oil painting workshop at Crow’s Nest Preserve and learn about painting wildlife in oils. \nDesigned for beginners and intermediate painters\, this hands-on class will guide students through the complete process of creating an expressive fox portrait from a photographic reference. By the end of the day\, each participant will complete a finished fox portrait to take home and gain a practical process they can apply to future animal paintings. \nStudents will: \n\nLearn how artists use a grid to improve drawing accuracy.\nUnderstand how to simplify a photographic reference.\nLearn to identify major value shapes.\nSet up and organize an oil painting palette.\nMix secondary colors from a limited palette.\nCreate the illusion of fur through value and brushwork.\nComplete a finished wildlife portrait.\n\nA list of suggested supplies will be provided once you register for the event. Plan to bring your own oil paint\, brushes\, and more. Canvases will be supplied.  \n  \n  \nabout the instructor \n  \nKaren Weber is a Pennsylvania oil painter whose work celebrates the charm\, personality\, and spirit of animals. Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries\, museums\, and community art spaces throughout the region\, and she is especially known for her commissioned pet portraits and whimsical animal paintings all designed to bring a smile and spark of joy. Drawing on years of experience painting animals\, Karen teaches a practical step-by-step process that helps students simplify complex subjects and create expressive paintings of their own. \nThis event is made possible by the   \nCassandra O. and Dennis B. Lacey Performance Series. 
URL:https://www.natlands.org/event/oil-painting-crowsnest-2026-1010/
LOCATION:Crow’s Nest Preserve\, 201 Piersol Road\, Elverson\, Pennsylvania\, 19520
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