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Course Description

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Explore the fundamentals of landscape painting outdoors, or 'en plein air'. We will focus on setting the value key of our painting, on simplifying and abstracting the observed world, and on methodically developing color relationships to convey a sense of space. We will discuss the mechanics of traveling light and the importance of an adaptive painting practice, including the use of an array of working methods that may allow us to build a cohesive painting in the face of shimmering and fugitive atmospheric elements. This course will focus primarily on in-studio demonstrations to build foundational landscape painting skills and equipment preparation, and will close with one final outdoor project. Students are encouraged to venture outside to practice as often as they wish. Demonstrations will be done in oil paint, but students may use the medium with which they are most comfortable. All levels of painting experience are welcome.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 27, 2025
Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $475.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 01, 2025 to Jun 12, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 16, 2025 to Jul 27, 2025
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are encouraged to purchase a portable easel for this course; prices vary, but at a minimum will be $80-$100. Students who do not have painting supplies can expect to spend an additional $300-$400 on materials, while students who have taken Painting Studies: Introduction or other oil painting course will be able to use many of their supplies from previous courses and can anticipate a significantly lower cost, except for the necessary portable easel. A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

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