No class Oct 20 and Nov 24 In this class, we will experiment with techniques and principles in composing an outdoor painting. You’ll learn some tools to manage visual chaos, breaking down the scene to what is really important to tell your story, creating a clear intent. We’ll explore that intent with design, composition, value, and color using a limited palette. Come with a playful mindset as we experiment with principles and techniques in plein air painting. Supplies: Note cards or small sketch book, drawing pencils with variety of hardnesses, Value Markers (Kuretake Zig Brushables Dual Tip Markers - 2 darker values, 2 lighter values) Black sharpie, View Finder, Portable easel and other gear (tripod, umbrella), Oil or acrylic paint *Naphthol Red, *Cad Yellow Light, *Ultramarine Blue, *Titanium White, Solvent or solvent free gel (Container for solvent), Variety of canvases 5x7, 6x8, 8x10, 9x12, etc., Brushes: #2, 4, 8 and 12 Filbert, flats, and/or rounds, Palette Knife, paper towels, trash bag, wipes