Range Art Association is a non-profit orginization founded in 1954. Member artsists are primarily from the greater Hurley, WI and Ironwood, MI areas, northerners at their best. Goals include encouraging artists and supporting art in the communities through many avenues, one being an annual summer fine art show. RAA encourages anyone interested in membership to inquire and find out more about the benefits of being part of such an talented group.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Mark your Calendars: Plein Aire Dates are Set!
Dates for plein aire sessions are:
June 10th June 24th July 15th July 29th August 5th August 19th Sept. 2nd Sept. 16th Sept. 30th
Plein aire is simply art created in the open air/environment. Artists would either set up an easel to paint a composition on the spot, or hike/walk around the location doing sketches, taking photos, even writing, if moved to. How many pieces you do/ photos you take/ media you use is entirely up to you. Rule of thumb is you try to create/ finish the work on location and whatever you bring in you bring out. It's a good excuse for artists to get outside and create outside and visit places not always available to them (i.e. a couple of Private Lake Superior home). I'll be posting specific locations and dates with sample images soon, to get people thinking.
What exactly happens in a plein aire session? Thanks--this looks really interesting. Good support for artists in our area! --Kathy
ReplyDeletePlein aire is simply art created in the open air/environment. Artists would either set up an easel to paint a composition on the spot, or hike/walk around the location doing sketches, taking photos, even writing, if moved to. How many pieces you do/ photos you take/ media you use is entirely up to you. Rule of thumb is you try to create/ finish the work on location and whatever you bring in you bring out. It's a good excuse for artists to get outside and create outside and visit places not always available to them (i.e. a couple of Private Lake Superior home). I'll be posting specific locations and dates with sample images soon, to get people thinking.
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