Time of Day-Nocturne

Night at the Cabin 8x10 oil

There's a lot to learn about plein air painting. Nocturne painting is on my list of things to do. This painting is done in my studio from a photograph. Just practicing before I have the chance  to do this outside.

Fortunately there is an upcoming demonstration this Friday in Winona. It's part of Flora and Fauna- the Plein Air Experience 2023. Listed below are the demonstrations and activities. It's amazing to watch these masters do their paintings, a very good opportunity to see for yourself.

I'm excited to be taking the two day workshop with Kami and Fred as well.

 

 FLORA and FAUNA-The PLEIN AIR EXPERIENCE 2023

Opening Reception | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7-8:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm | MMAM

Meet the artists participating in the plein air invitational exhibition at a public opening reception on Thursday evening. The program will include a conversation with master artists and workshop instructors Kami Mendlik, Fred Somers, and David R. Smith, facilitated by MMAM Executive Director Scott Pollock. A cash bar will be available.

Plein Air Painting Demonstrations by Featured Artists | Friday, Sept. 29 & Saturday, Sept. 30 | Various times & locations in Winona

Eight of the featured artists participating in the invitational exhibition will also give free, public painting demonstrations at various locations around Winona on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 and 30. The demonstration schedule is as follows:

• Lisa K. Stauffer | MMAM Grounds | Friday | 9 am
• Michele Combs | Windom Park | Friday | 10 am
• Kelly Schamberger | Lake Park, Rose Garden Gazebo | Friday | 2 pm
• Nocturne Painting | Joshua Cunningham & Hannah C. Heyer | Levee Park | Friday evening (precise start time & location in park TBA)
• Kar-Keat Chong | Latsch Island Recreational Area | Saturday | 10 am
• Matt Kania | Windom Park | Saturday | 2 pm
• Scott Lloyd Anderson | Prairie Island Campground, riverfront near Kiwanis Shelter | Saturday | 2:30 pm

Off-The-Easel Share-In & Closing Social | Sunday, Oct. 1 | 9-10 am | Oberton Education Room at MMAM

Before visiting participants head home from Winona, featured artists, workshop instructors and students, art patrons and the general public are all invited to gather once more at MMAM for a closing social. Set up your easels to show off some of what you've learned and created during the weekend! Some works painted in Winona by participating artists during Flora & Fauna - The Plein Air Experience, 2023 may be available for sale by arrangement with the individual artists. Coffee, tea, and baked goods will be provided.