“Impressionist Painting in Plein Air with Oils or Pastels” with Carol Iglesias
October 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
An event every day that begins at 9:00 am, repeating until October 31, 2024
IMPRESSIONIST PAINTING IN PLEIN AIR WITH OILS OR PASTELS
with Art League Instructor Carol Iglesias
WHEN:
2 HALF-DAYS
Wednesday & Thursday (9am to 12:30pm)
October 30, 31, 2024
PRICE:
$120; $108 for Art League Members
WHERE:
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
(Exact Location to be determined)
Spend two lovely mornings outside learning how to paint with oils or pastels in Plein Air! The first morning, the class will start with painting demonstrations and information. Carol will share how she quickly captures the landscape in Plein Air.
You will learn how to focus in on a composition, define the values, identify the light source, establish a point of focus and how to see and use colors effectively in your Plein Air paintings. You will learn the importance of painting light, shadows and colors from life.
There will be personalized teaching and individualized feedback.
SKILL LEVEL:
This class is designed for beginner students, intermediate students and advanced students. This all-levels class focuses a lot on individual assistance from the instructor, who can adjust accordingly to each student.
REFUND POLICY:
Ticket purchases to Art League of Hilton Head events are final. Refunds will not be given for missed or classes/workshops.
If a class or workshop is canceled by Art League of Hilton Head a full refund will be given.
| Materials Included: | No materials are included with this class |
| Requirements: | PLEASE BRING:
OIL PAINTERS SUPPLY LIST The following is a list of items that I like to use. These are suggestions. You may use whatever materials that you have or prefer. The items in bold are the most important supplies needed. OILS Small Sketchbook (x2) Oil Painting Panels or Canvas BRUSHES: Gloves in a Bottle/Barrier Cream and/or Gloves Baby Wipes and/or Paper Towels Black Ultra Fine Tip Pen 3 Values of Gray Markers Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel Thinner Easel Photos Your own to use as reference. PASTEL PAINTERS SUPPLY LIST Download a Printable Supply List. The items in bold are the most important supplies needed. Soft Pastels Hard Pastels Vine Charcoal or graphite stick Small Sketchbook Pastel Premier Two 12″ x 16″ size sheets, toned Pastel Premier sanded paper. 2″ Painters tape for catching your pastel dust Gloves in a bottle/Barrier Cream and/or Gloves Baby Wiipes and/or Paper Towels Black Ultra Fine Tip Pen 3 Values of Gray Markers 1″ White or Black Artists Tape Mounting Board Photos Small Container with Corn Meal Glassine Sheets ADDITIONAL PLEIN AIR MATERIALS A Hat Portable Tripod with Easel or Box View Catcher Sun Umbrella Phone/Camera Sun Block Garbage Bag Visit Carol Iglesias’ Website. QUESTIONS? |
| Instructor: | Carol Iglesias |
| Instructor Bio: |  CAROL IGLESIAS was born in Montreal, Canada. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and currently lives on Hilton Head Island, SC. She is an award-winning artist, instructor, and juror who has exhibited her paintings extensively at galleries, museums, and shows.She works with oils and the brilliant color and texture of soft pastels. Her background in traveling has a strong influence on her subject matter. Carol employs a contemporary impressionistic style and has painted plein air for more than 20 years.In 2012, she was awarded a prestigious Artist Residency for one month at “Les Amis de la Grande Vigne” in Dinan, France, the former home and studio of the famous French artist Yvonne Jean-Haffen. One of Carol’s paintings was selected for the Museum’s permanent collection and was on exhibition in France during 2013 and again in 2019. She is an award winning signature member of The Maryland Pastel Society, as well as current member of The American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America, The Pastel Society of America, and the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association. Her painting was selected as a semi-finalist for The Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, LPAPA’S 17th Annual Best of Plein Air Show. Some of her paintings are in public and private collections throughout the U.S. as well as in five international countries. Her work has been published in many newspapers, magazines and books including “The Freelance Star”, “Le Petit Bleu des Cotes d’ Amour”, “Quest France”, “Elan Magazine”, “American Art Collector Magazine”, “The Piedmont Virginian Magazine”, “The Best of America Pastel Artists, Volume II”, “The Best Medical Advertising and Graphics” and the “2017 American Art Collector Book”. TESTIMONIALS: “I’ve had you for a teacher in Virginia. I felt I learned more than the 4 years I spent in Art School.” -Linda M. “Thanks for the really great and fun class – you are an inspiration to all of us.” – Ann S. |