Come join expert teaching artist Tracy Grisman for an afternoon of painting and drawing in the great outdoors. In this 3-hour workshop, Tracy will share techniques learned from her studies and practice through many years of painting. You will start by choosing a scene, and then you'll learn how to go about painting or drawing what you see, using concepts of perspective, color choices, composition, edges, focal points and more — all while having fun! 

This workshop is for beginning to intermediate painters who would like to participate in a class that takes place in part on the periphery of the Northwind Art summer gala, which starts at 2:30 p.m. at Fort Worden State Park. That's the last half-hour of the class, when we'll soak up the festive energy and camaraderie of the event. Gala guests will have a chance to observe the workshop students from a distance, and see Northwind Art School in action.

LEVEL: Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

AGE GROUP: Adult (ages 18+)

SUPPLY INFORMATION

Please bring a sun hat, water bottle, sunscreen and layers. You may also want to bring an apron, camera or viewfinder. 

All art supplies will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own. A list of optional supplies will be provided upon registration. 

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Tracy Grisman learned to paint with oils at Philadelphia College of Art in 1976 having won a Saturday school scholarship for young painters. Then while earning her nursing degree, Tracy learned more about the medium from Gary Moeller at Rogers State College in Oklahoma. Since then she has studied with oil painters Craig Nelson, Camille Przewodek, Daniel Keyes, Max Ginsburg, Peggy Kroll Roberts and others.   She has been a member of the Portrait of Society of America since 2005 and is a Cecilia Beaux member. 

Tracy has won many awards for her art, and has shown her work in many solo and group exhibits.  A lifelong learner, she continues to study with master painter Max Ginsburg. She particularly was drawn to portraiture at a young age, having asked many people to pose for her at a moment's notice.  In 1977 while living in Brazil as an exchange student with the American Field Service, she was inspired to continue with portraiture after drawing each family member of her Brazilian family. 

Tracy is excited to teach classes and share her knowledge with beginner to intermediate painters.  The main thing is to have fun while creating shapes of color!

Artist website: Tracy Grisman

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please email admin@northwindart.org if you wish to withdraw or for more information.