Experience the joys of plein-air painting at the scenic Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve, located just 25 minutes from downtown Ashland Oregon. Sweeping views of Mt. McLoughlin and early autumn colors will inspire both experienced and beginning artists alike.
Sarah Burns will support students through the whole process of preparing painting materials, studying the landscape, creating composition, exploring natural color palettes, and encouraging personal artistic expression. Join this inclusive painting class to gain a new experience, or refine your outdoor painting skills.
More details: Bring your own bag lunch, we will picnic by the barn at 1:00pm daily
Prep session: Sept 15th 3pm - 5pm Over Zoom
Introductory talk and materials demo
Plein-air painting at Vesper Meadow: Sept. Wed 16th, Thurs 17th, Fri 18th 10am - 12:30pm
Wednesday afternoon Cloud science and art talk via Zoom 3-4 pm.
Painting outside at the Vesper Meadow Restoration Preserve, Wednesday, Sept. 16th barn lunch and slide talk on clouds 1:00pm - 2:00pmm Thursday and Friday 1:00-2:00 barn bag lunch and painting sharing 1:00pm - 1:30pm or whenever people finish.
We will abide by physical distancing practices and remain 6 ft apart outside.
Cost: $190 per adult, $100 youth ages 14-18
Workshop space is limited to 15 participants.
Sarah Burns, is an observation-based painter working in the European tradition. For nearly two decades, Sarah has been painting timeless subjects that include Figures, Still-life, and Landscape, while exploring her personal and cultural history. Just like she preserves the truth and beauty of each of her subjects in her paintings, her paintings are physically able to stand the test of time using proven traditional methods and techniques.
Burns is based in Southern Oregon and has exhibited in group exhibitions at The Maryhill Museum, The Arkell Museum, Grants Pass Art Museum, Coos Art Museum, and other notable institutions. When she is not in her studio, she teaches at Project Space and Southern Oregon University. Her work has been featured in American Art Collector, Southern Oregon Magazine, among other publications. In 2016, Burns was awarded the Hudson River Fellowship by the Grand Central Atelier.
Vesper Meadow is honored to host Sarah as an artist-in-residence for 2020 and continue working with her for a second year of art programs.
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