Elements of Landscape Painting: Plein Air

Price range: $215.00 through $250.00

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Date: Wednesday–Friday, July 8, 9, and 10, 2026
Time: 9 am–1 pm
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 2, 2026
Location: Thoreson Farm
Skill Level:  All

Description

Experience plein air oil painting in various locations throughout the historic Port Oneida landscape. This workshop will introduce plein air painting techniques and teach strategies for depicting natural and rural landscapes. Subjects of study will include: atmosphere, trees, terrain, sky, water, beach, and farm buildings. Each class will begin with a painting demonstration, followed by group painting and individual instruction. We will paint rain or shine! Each day, the weather will present new challenges and learning opportunities. All experience levels are welcome. Only a positive attitude is required.

This class will meet at Thoreson Farm each day and may travel to other farms and beaches throughout the Port Oneida Rural Historic District to enjoy a variety of different painting locations.

Objective: Skill Development, Conceptual Understanding

Outcome: Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork

Instructor

Joseph Lombardo is an accomplished landscape painter and painting instructor. He received a MFA in painting from Bowling Green State University and studied landscape painting at the Burren College of Art in Ireland. Lombardo is a two-time ‘Best in Show’ winner at the Ohio Plein Air Competition. He has served as Artist In Residence at Buffalo National River, Hot Springs National Park, and at the Glen Arbor Arts Center. Lombardo teaches painting workshops internationally and is represented by Art Access Gallery in Columbus, Ohio.

Website: josephlombardo.weebly.com

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/joe.lombardo.3551/
https://www.instagram.com/joelombardoart/

Supply List

PAINTS  (oil or acrylic)

(Joe will be painting class demos using oil paint)

  • Titanium White
  • Cadmium Yellow Deep
  • Lemon Yellow
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Phthalo Blue
  • Quinacridone Magenta or Alizarin Crimson
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Burnt Sienna

 

OTHER SUPPLIES

  • Turpenoid or Gamosol odorless turpentine substitute (oil painters only)
  • Portable palette
  • Portable easel
  • Paint rags
  • Variety of brushes—have at least these three
  • Small round #2 or #4—size can vary depending on brand (about
  • 1/8” diameter; for detail)
  • Filbert Size #6 (approximately 1/2″ wide)
  • Large flat (approximately 1″ wide)
  • A variety of other brushes within this range is very helpful
  • Palette knife
  • 2 Small jars with lids for solvents(oil painters) or water(acrylic painters)
  • At least 3 painting surfaces (approximately 8” x 10”, 9” x 12”, 11” x 14”, or 12” x16”)
  • Small folding chair
  • Hat
  • Sunblock
  • Water bottle
  • Painting gloves
  • Wet painting carrying case

This is a list of recommended supplies we can work with what you have.

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