Join us on Thursday, May 15 , 7:00-8:30pm for Plein Air 101 at the Wellesley Free Library 

As the weather warms, and summer travel plans are in the works, many people are inspired to get back outside to observe, sketch and paint. For some, plein air painting can be challenging without the usual studio conveniences, but the benefits of painting from life can be quite surprising. Artist Dan Schultz shares some thoughts on how plein air can help your painting practice. So in hopes of inspiring people to venture out to paint from life, the WSA is having a program on May 15 at 7:00pm at the Wellesley Free Library to help simplify the plein air process. Come learn from fellow members and or share your experiences about the various artist kits for watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel, and see how to tackle this practice. This evening is also a wonderful opportunity to come meet and chat with WSA members. Join us for light refreshments beginning at 6:45pm. 

WSA Members: Mai Mai Pietrowski, Joanna Dole, Nancy Present Van Broekhoven and Mark Richards will share their experiences and address some of these questions:

• How do you get organized for plein air painting?
• What supplies do you put in your “box” and why?
• How do you set up everything and how do you find a perfect spot?
• What is the best time to paint outside for you and why?
• What are tips and tricks you have learned?
• Why do you love it so much?