Intro to Plein Air with Oil Paint

This workshop is a hands-on guide to mastering the art of plein air (outdoor) oil painting. Participants will learn to observe and capture the dynamic interplay of light, color, and movement in a natural setting while focusing on essential painting principles like temperature, values, hues, and form.

What to expect:

Participants will learn to simplify complex scenes into basic forms, establish a strong foundation with an underpainting, and gradually build their painting using layering techniques. The workshop emphasizes capturing the essence of the scene with color, adjusting for changing light, and adding texture and detail, culminating in final refinements and an opportunity for questions and feedback.

*Attendees must bring their own materials. Arts Warehouse can provide you with an easel. If you need one, please mark that on your ticket at checkout. For any questions, please call 562-330-9614.

Materials List:

Canvas (preferably pre-stretched and primed), Brushes (flat, filbert, and round, medium and large sizes), Palette (wooden or glass), Medium: (e.g., Liquin or Turpenoid for thinning paint), Palette Knives (optional, for mixing paint), Paper Towels or Rags, Charcoal or Graphite for sketching (optional), Umbrella or Hat (for sun protection), Sunscreen and Water (staying hydrated is key)

Oil Paints:

Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue ,Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Viridian Green, Ivory Black (optional)

** Please note, Refunds will be processed only if requested 72+ hours prior to scheduled workshop date/time. No refund will be given if requested less than seventy two (72) hours until scheduled workshop time for any reason. Only one ticket transfer will be allowed per person per workshop type, and will only occur if requested outside of the 72 hour mark of the registered workshop. To request a refund and cancel your ticket, please call 561-330-9614**

Instructor Biography

Jacob Garcia

Blending the ethereal luminosity of Impressionism with a duty to realism, Jacob creates oil paintings that capture the beauty of natural landscapes. His work explores the delicate interplay of light, shadow, hue, value , and texture, transforming ordinary scenes into extraordinary visual experiences. Jacob’s goal in documentation of landscapes is to re-create the feeling of a moment. The image you stand before intends to recreate the feelings Jacob experiences while creating the piece.

Learn more about the artist here.