Landscape and Mood

All painting is about mood, and the landscape as subject matter sublimely so. In this workshop, we will break down the elements of a painting that create strong currents of serenity, nostalgia, joy, melancholy, and subtle combinations of these. Color, content, and composition all contribute to the mood of a painting, so we will do exercises in color-mixing and composition, as well as discussing how these elements coalesce into the feel of a landscape in front of reproductions of some of my favorite landscape painters. In the studio, using photographic reference, we will be free to explore the mood of any palette, season, or time of day, aiming not to manipulate but to be sensitive to the mood we are creating.

All levels are welcome. Suitable for artists working in oil, acrylic, or watercolor.  Ages 14+