Monday, June 15, 2015

Flag Barn--Bridgewater CT--Monday, July 6th, 2015


Pomperaug Outdoor Painters Event at Greyledge Farm --July 6th, 2015 8am-2pm

Pomperaug Outdoor Painters will host an open plein air painting session at the Greyledge Farm, at 114 Town Line Road in Bridgewater, CT, Monday, July 6th, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The farm offers sweeping views, an old farmhouse and barn featuring an American flag painting, and neighboring barns/structures. The event is free and open to artists of all skill levels to come and sketch or paint for the day—no instruction will be provided.  Parking adjacent to old home or next to "flag barn"--artists may also park/paint along Town Line Road.  Artists should bring an easel and art supplies, and a sack lunch.  Group will break for lunch around noon.  No facilities available.   

POP is a “plein air” (outdoor) painting group formed to promote landscape painting in all media, camaraderie amongst local artists, and support the preservation of natural and historical spaces.  

For more information on this event or future events, please call:

Ellie Boyd, 203-264-2313

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

DATE CHANGE--Bridgewater Paintout SUNDAY, June 14th

Plein air artists to capture beauty of Bridgewater artist's studio SUNDAY, June 14th.
Tina Underwood, noted Bridgewater, CT artist, will host an open plein air painting session for the Pomperaug Outdoor Painters (POP). The painting/sketching event will be held at her studio, SUNDAY, June 14th, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Date change due to weather.) The studio, located off CT Route 133 at 57 Clapboard Road, offers views of flowering garden plantings, a small pond, and neighboring barns. The event is free and open to artists of all skill levels to come and sketch or paint for the day—no instruction will be provided. Parking adjacent to home--artists are asked to carpool if possible.  Artists should bring an easel and art supplies, and a sack lunch.  Group will break for lunch around noon.  Facilities available.   Rain date:  Sunday, June 14th. 

POP is a “plein air” (outdoor) painting group formed to promote landscape painting in all media, camaraderie amongst local artists, and support the preservation of natural and historical spaces.  


http://pomperaugoutdoorpainters.blogspot.com/

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Portrait Intensive Workshop--Southbury CT July 10-12, 2015

Official portrait of Governor M. Jodi Rell by Laurel Stern Boeck
Official portrait of Governor M. Jodi Rell by Laurel Stern Boeck

Laurel Stern Boeck, nationally acclaimed portrait artist, will teach a portrait painting workshop Friday, July 10th to Sunday, July 12th, from 9:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.   The three-day workshop is hosted by the Bent of the River Audubon Center and the Pomperaug Outdoor Painters in Southbury CT.  Oil painters who are fascinated with capturing the likeness and character of a person will want to register.  Portrait fundamentals will be reviewed to set up the live model and create a strong painting. Composition, tips for achieving accuracy, attention to values, seeing warm and cool color and tips on working with edges will be discussed and utilized.  All levels. Fees:  $390 (model fee included); $355 for Audubon members.

Classes will be held at the Bent of the River, located off CT Route 172 at 185 East Flat Hill Road in Southbury.  Artists should plan to bring an easel and art supplies.  Suggested supply list: http://tinyurl.com/oohtdro

Participants may register online with credit cards at http://bentoftheriver.audubon.org/learn-explore or by mail/check http://tinyurl.com/pxc5a28 with a downloadable form. 


Emily by Laurel Stern Boeck