Log on Heron Marsh (12 September 2012)

Outdoor Painting Workshop
7 October 2012
9:00 AM until early afternoon

Painting by Matt Burnett Painting by Matt Burnett -- "All Things Must Pass" (oil on canvas)

Adirondack artist Matt Burnett will teach Plein Air techniques at a workshop at the Paul Smiths VIC on Sunday, 7 October 2012. Painters will meet at 9:00 AM, with the class lasting until early afternoon. This Plein Air workshop will build on oil painting skills from beginner to intermediate. No prior painting experience necessary.

Matt Burnett is a native of the Adirondacks, growing up in what is now the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area. His interests in painting and environmental conservation have combined into his current practice, using various materials and processes to illuminate the wilderness experience. Burnett is an Assistant Professor at SUNY Canton, where he teaches in the Graphic and Multimedia Design Program; and he has also worked for many years for the DEC as an Assistant Forest Ranger. His work has been exhibited in regional and international exhibitions. He currently lives in Saranac Lake with his wife, Amy.

 

Outdoor Painting Workshop Poster
Poster
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