Paint the Point

Artist Point is an iconic Grand Marais shoreline. With its rocky shores and vistas of both the Big Lake and the village, it will take your breath away and provide you with enough subject matter to last a lifetime. Class will meet both days at the point parking area where students will fan out and explore the point looking for a place to paint. Dave will give an optional demo and then work with everyone individually. Break for lunch, or bring lunch with. We will return to the studio for discussion and tweaking of paintings in the afternoon. Emphasis will be on maximum time on the point, observing and painting (weather permitting). Prerequisite: Open to artists working in a variety of paint media and of various skill levels; however this is not a beginner course. Students do not need to have experience painting outdoors but do need to have foundational knowledge in the media they are working with. Suggested Supplies to Bring Bring an ample amount of your supplies so you don’t run out and remember that you’ll want to be able to set up all that you need outdoors. Canvas or panels of a size you are comfortable working with. Perhaps challenge yourself to try something smaller or larger than you are used to. Tripod, or French easel, or lap box, something to hold the canvas you are painting on   Paint, brushes, thinner/water to paint with  You can use oils, watercolor, or acrylic Palettes (notice the plural) Magazines (shiny) work in a pinch, pieces of foam core, cookie baking sheets etc.  Color wheel (the Art Colony has extras as well).  Either the 8-inch or 4-inch version is fine Sketchbook Cans and cups for thinners, oils, water etc. to thin paints  Rags and or paper towels for clean up Garbage bag for dirty rags etc. Attachable umbrella for sun and rain (nicety, not mandatory) Small sketch book, pencil, pen, charcoal (your preference)  Wire, rope, carabiners, screws and screw gun are handy for rough days: can be left in car for when necessary.