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.
Skill level
All
Objective
Skill Development, Conceptual Understanding
Outcome
Improved Technique, Creation of Artwork
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.
