Drawing & Painting the Landscape: Plein Air

Course #2000021


Instructor: Peter Schroth
 

Required Materials for the FIRST class:
Black-and-white or color medium of your choice and paper or canvas.  If undecided, bring materials on hand. Choose materials in size and weight manageable in an outdoor setting.

Materials for subsequent classes:
*Materials will be discussed at the first class session.  Options include:

dry medium:
graphite, conte, charcoal, litho, markers, pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils

wet medium:
gouache, transparent watercolor, oils, acrylic, inks

paper or canvas:
individual sheets or pad

other:
tape, erasers, single-edge razor blade and sandpaper, soft rag or chamois, brushes, plastic containers for liquids

optional:
foamcore for drawing board and portfolio, portable stool and/or easel

Suggested Art Supply Stores:
New York Central Art Supply: 62 Third Avenue
Dick Blick: 1-5 Bond Street
Pearl Paint: 308 Canal Street
DaVinci Art Supply: 137 East 23rd St.

*Some of these stores will give you a student discount if you present your Cooper Union Continuing Education registration receipt.

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