URBAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING

CALGARY, CANADA

Sunday, June 15: 10am-4pm

Sunday, June 22: 10am-4pm

Sunday, July 13: 10am-4pm

Sunday, July 20: 10am-4pm

About

Discover the beauty of the city through the painter’s eye in this engaging course focused on capturing urban environments. Students will learn to observe and interpret the architecture, streetscapes, and daily life of city settings using a variety of painting techniques. We’ll explore perspective, composition, light, and color to create dynamic scenes that reflect the character and atmosphere of urban spaces. Working plein air on-site, participants will develop their own expressive approach while honing technical skills. All levels welcome—whether you're inspired by gritty alleys or glowing skylines, this class invites you to see the city in a new way.

We will meet 2 Sundays in June and 2 in July. You can commit to 1, 2, 3, or all 4 classes. Painting locations will be emailed out 3-7 days before the class. All locations will be chosen first by subject quality, then accessibility (parking and public transportation options), and finally an OK working environment.

Art Materials

Participants are welcome to use oil, acrylic, or watercolour paints.

You will need a plein-air painting set-up for this course. It is easy to spend lots of money buying a set-up, however it really does not have to be super fancy. Best to start simple, then see what you might like to invest in.

You might also be thinking that oils will be too difficult to work with outside the studio, but they are not. I can help you make it possible.

If you are new to painting, I can give you a detailed list to take to the art supply store.

What you will need

• Paints, pallet, brushes, and painting medium.

• An easel. Can be a small studio easel or an easel designed for field painting.

• Surface to paint on. stretched canvas, canvas board, board, or painting paper. 30X40cm is recommended.

  Optional

• Portable chair