SAAC invites you to step outside and into the landscape with “Plein-Air Basics,” a hands-on oil painting workshop led by central Arkansas artists April Burris and Holly Tilley. The workshop will take place March 3–6, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day.
This workshop is open to beginners and up, and no prior plein-air experience is required. Anyone interested in learning more about painting outdoors is encouraged to participate. Designed for participants who want to better understand plein-air oil painting, this three-day workshop focuses on keeping color fresh and clean while embracing the fun and spontaneity of working on location. Participants will be guided through essential concepts and step-by-step processes, with daily instruction that builds skills and confidence. Indoor space will be used for lectures, demonstrations, and as a weather backup.
Plein-air painting, painting “in the open air,” encourages participants to leave traditional work spaces behind and respond directly to the landscape. The practice dates back centuries and was elevated by the French Impressionists, whose fascination with light and its fleeting qualities, along with innovations such as portable paint tubes and box easels, transformed outdoor painting into a defining art form.
April Burris, who lives in Clinton, Arkansas, and Holly Tilley, based in Little Rock, bring their combined experience and passion for landscape painting to this welcoming and immersive workshop. More information about the instructors can be found at www.artgrouparkansas.com.
For more information or to reserve your spot, register below or call the South Arkansas Arts Center at (870) 862-5474.
Fee: $250 includes a one-year SAAC membership / current SAAC members $225.
Supply list available on request.
