Plein Air Drawing Tour in Strathcona Park

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Plein Air Drawing Tour in Strathcona Park

Explore the art of drawing directly from nature in this outdoor landscape drawing tour, visiting various sites around Strathcona Park for plein-air drawing. Students will learn to observe light, atmosphere, proportion, composition, and perspective while working on location. Instruction will include techniques for simplifying natural forms and developing confident line and value relationships. Suitable for beginners and continuing students alike, this class encourages careful observation, personal expression, and a deeper connection with the landscape through drawing. Students should bring water to drink and /or snacks if needed and something portable to sit on like an outdoor folding chair, a cushion or blanket. Also umbrellas depending on weather.

Meeting Location: Strathcona Park on Raymur Ave. Across from article head-office at 1010 Raymur Ave.

About the Artist

Pilar immigrated to Canada from Bolivia as a child. She studied at The University of Victoria where she double majored in Visual Arts and History of Art. She pursued further studies at the former Vancouver Art Academy, at the Gage Academy of Art in Seattle, U.S.A. and at the Aristides Classical Atelier. She has been working and teaching in her studio at 1000 Parker St. in Vancouver for the past 18 years.

PRICE: $35 Equity Price, $45 Standard Price, $55 Supporter Price

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