California Impressionism: Plein Air Painting
6 Weeks | $215 | In-Class
Capture the essence of the California landscape using the impressionist techniques of rapid wet-in-wet painting! Rather than focusing on detail, you'll use liberating strokes of vibrant color to interpret a scene. Step-by-step methods are presented to tackle the challenges of outdoor landscape painting, giving students the tools to make thoughtful and informed decisions on composition, values, color and more. Classes are taught in scenic locations around San Diego County. Instruction includes demonstrations, individual instruction, critiques and class discussion. Students can choose to work in oil or acrylics. All levels of experience welcome.
Quarters Offered: Spring | In-Class
Course Fee: $215
Materials: Please see Materials List and come prepared on the first day of class.
Recommended Textbook: Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light and Color, 2nd Edition by Kevin Macpherson. ISBN/ASIN: 9781581800531
Note: This class will meet at a different outdoor location every week. Transportation to various locations in northern, eastern, and southern parts of San Diego and a field easel are required. Elective course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email ahl@ucsd.edu.
Course Number: ART-40556
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Art and the Creative Process
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4/6/2024 - 5/11/2024
$295
In-class
San Diego
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Griego, Danny, Award winning artist in studio & plein air painting, a member of the California Art Club; twenty years experience as a scenic artist.
Danny Griego teaches Plein Air Painting: A Working Method for the UC San Diego Extension Art and the Creative Process Professional Certificate .
He received his BA in Theatrical Scene Design and Scenic Art at the University of Northern Colorado. With over 20 years’ experience in the theater as a Charge Scenic Artist, he’s helped many Designers and Directors realize their vision by implementing a variety of painted and sculpted elements for hundreds of productions. Many of the shows he has worked on have even graced Broadway stages. His art work has led him to a life of plein air (outdoor painting on site) and studio landscapes. Though he paints most anything in front of him, Griego finds true inspiration in cityscape and urban themes; where metal, wood and...Read More
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TEXTBOOKS:
No information available at this time.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No visitors permitted.
No refunds after: 4/13/2024.
Early Enrollment Discount: $270 ($295 if enrolled after 3/4/2024).
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NOTE:
The class will meet each week at predetermined sites in SD County.
SCBWI and MOPA members can take advantage of our $25 Early Enrollment discount at any time prior to course start date. The maximum discount a MOPA or SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. Discount is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership.
DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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4/6/2024 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 310, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
4/13/2024 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 310, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
4/20/2024 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 310, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
4/27/2024 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 310, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
5/4/2024 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 310, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
5/11/2024 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 310, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.