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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Early Day

Early Day, en plein air, Cheniere Lake, oil painting (7" x 11")
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Monday, October 1, 2018

en Plein Air painting workshop

Join us October 18 - 21, 2018 at Linden Plantation, Mississippi for an en plein workshop, presented by Donna McGee.

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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

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.




En Plein Air Sunflower Painting Workshop

En Plein Air Sunflower Painting Workshop
Upcoming En Plein Air Sunflower Painting Workshop, July 13, 14, 15, 2018 at Linden Plantation of Lake Washington, Mississippi Delta (for more info, click on image)

Donna painting in winter at Linden Plantation

Donna painting in winter at Linden Plantation
Landscape Painting workshop: April 27-29, 2018 at Linden Plantation of Lake Washington, Mississippi Delta (for more information, click on image)

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Plein Air Workshop

Plein Air Workshop
Donna McGee will present a Plein Air Workshop May 21, 22, 2016. Donna has traveled throughout the United States plein air painting. She is skilled in both acrylic and oil painting. Students will learn how to complete a small plein air painting on site. For more information, contact the River Art Gallery: 318-322-2380

Donna painting at Camp Road

Donna painting at Camp Road
Donna is an skilled plein air painter (oils & acrylics).

Plein Air at Lake D'Arbonne

Plein Air at Lake D'Arbonne

Plein Air

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Donna demonstrating plein air at the Shreveport Art Club's September 2015 meeting

Plein Air

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Donna's palette & demo at Shreveport Art Club's September 2015 meeting

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Flight of the Dragonfly

Flight of the Dragonfly
"Flight of the Dragonfly" received an Honorable Mention Award in the MS Watercolor Society's 30th Grand National Exhibition (Oct 8-Nov 22); reception: Oct 11, 1-3pm, Arts Center of MS, Jackson, MS.

"Endless"

"Endless"
"Endless" was accepted into the Hoover Watercolor Society's 58th Annual Spring Exhibition

Exhibition at Hoover Watercolor Society

Donna McGee's watermedia artwork "Endless" was accepted into the Hoover Watercolor Society's 58th Annual Spring Exhibition at the Norsworthy Fine Arts Gallery, Shreveport, Louisiana. The show will hang through July 5th. Selected pieces, including "Endless" will travel to the Michelson Museum of Art in Marshall, TX, continuing through August 29th.

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