Dancing Rainbow: Plein Air Summer 2011

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Plein Air Summer 2011

In addition to more experimental painting I enjoy plein air painting. It allows me a direct connection with the landscape, the climate, the light. Some of my earliest memories are of taking walks in the Fall of the year when seasons were changing. I have always lived in the southeasten U. S. Summers are hot and humid so traveling to the western mountains for a week or two of hiking and art allow a welcome change of temperature and climate. In 2011, I spent a week painting the landscape along Williams Creek in the San Juan National Forest. Early morning on a clear day the water is golden, the shadows are cool and the sky seems to go on forever. The painting above is an early morning view of Williams Creek.

1 comment:

Linda KayJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:00 AM
very nice! like the comments & the image is beautiful!
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Landscape Painting with Donna McGee

Landscape Painting with Donna McGee

Linden Plantation, Glen Allan, MS

3/1/2019 – 3/3/2019

Workshop Description:

This workshop focuses on landscape painting developed from plein air studies and reference photos. Emphasis is on creating value sketches with color notes, which can be completed in the studio or used as studies for larger works.

The workshop takes place at Linden Plantation. Participants will enjoy accommodations in an old-fashioned plantation setting with antique furnishings and fine dining.

Cost: $700.00 (Workshop fees, Meals, Lodging 2/28/2019 - 3/2/2019)

For more information:

Email: dfmcgee09@gmail.com

www.donnafmcgeefineart.com

www.dancing-rainbow.blogspot.com

www.espoutdoors.com/linden-plantation

Painting Along Lake Washington

Join Donna McGee for a Fall Painting Workshop at Linden
Plantation on Lake Washington in the Mississippi Delta. Participants will enjoy accommodations in an
old-fashioned Plantation setting which includes: gourmet meals on fine china, luxurious antique furnishings, sunsets over the cypress banks of the lake, and plenty of
delta hospitality.

$700.00 + tax

Mail 50% non-refundable deposit to Linden Plantation, P.O. Box 227, Glen Allan, MS, 38744.

The Painting Along Lake Washington experience will offer painting from a barge, anchored in the Cypress trees on Lake Washington.

Donna will share her approach to painting en plein air in oil and acrylics, along with her palette set-up, color mixing system, and composition. Topics include mixing the colors of nature, drawing with shapes and values, understanding color temperature and value relationships.

While some basic painting experience is preferred anyone who is interested in painting and willing to try the techniques introduced in the workshop will benefit. For Donna’s materials lists email her at dmcgee09@comcast.net . Be
sure to include information about the medium you will be using.

For more information: www.donnafmcgeefineart.com or www.donnafmcgee.com

For materials list: mailto:dmcgee09@comcast.net

or dfmcgee09@gmail.com

Mixing the Colors of Nature for OIL and ACRYLIC

Mixing the Colors of Nature for Oil and Acrylic

September 8,2018 9:00 AM – 4:00PM

(1 hour lunch) Bag Lunch Suggested

Gallery 210, 210 Alabama Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71272

Registration Fee: $85.00

Donna will share her personalized color language without relying heavily on “tube” color. The workshop will target methods of developing a wide range of colors and values in oil and acrylic using 6 primary colors plus white. Donna will share her palette set-up and color
mixing system as well as methods for creating the colors found in nature. Additionally, she will share methods for
learning to “see” color when observing subjects in natural light. Topics include creating the colors of nature,
understanding color temperature and value relationships, and how to darken colors successfully. Participants will gain experience with creating colors that add richness and depth to their work. View samples of Donna’s work at www.donnafmcgee.com or www.dancing-rainbow.blogspot.com
Follow her on FB.

Limit of 12 persons. Register early to reserve your
seat. After registering, email Donna at dmcgee09@comcast.net
to receive a materials list.

Mixing the Colors of Nature for WATERCOLOR

September 29,2018 9:00 AM – 4:00PM (1 hour lunch) Bag Lunch Suggested

Gallery 210, 210 Alabama Street, Ruston, Louisiana 71272

Registration Fee: $85.00

Donna will share information to help participants develop a
personalized color language without relying heavily on “tube” color. The workshop will target methods of developing a wide range of colors and values in watercolor. Donna will share her
palette set-up and color mixing system as well as methods for creating the colors found in nature. Additionally,
she will share methods for learning to “see” color when observing subjects in natural light. Topics include creating the
colors of nature, understanding color temperature and value relationships, and creating darker values in watercolor. Participants will gain experience with creating colors that add richness and depth to their work. View samples of Donna’s work at www.donnafmcgee.com or www.dancing-rainbow.blogspot.com
Follow her on FB.

Limit of 12 persons. Register early to reserve your
seat. After registering email Donna at dmcgee09@comcast.net
to receive a materials list.