2014 Southeastern Plein Air Invitational: New Format

Instead of a weeklong painting event for 15 advanced plein air artists, the 2014 week has two parts:

·        A Roger Dale Brown workshop for intermediate and advanced painters--Sunday, April 6 for orientation, and Monday-Wednesday, April 7-9, for painting on location.

·        An invitational for 15 artists painting on locations around Gadsden, Alabama—Wednesday, April 9, 6-8 p.m. for orientation; painting sessions Thursday-Sunday, April 10-13.

Students have the option of exhibiting one painting created during the workshop at the Southeastern Plein Air Invitational (SPAI) show and sale.  The SPAI artists will be creating two or more paintings each day and will have the option of participating in Dueling Brushes, a 2-hour paint-out. 

The public is invited to view the show beginning with the opening reception, Sunday, April 13, 2-4 p.m.  Awards will be presented for “Best in Show” and “The People’s Choice” along with awards for winners in the Dueling Brushes competition.  The SPAI show and sale will be on exhibit at the Gadsden Museum of Art, April 13-May 2.  

About the workshop: Roger Dale Brown’s paintings have won first place and best of show awards, been juried into national exhibitions, published in Artist Magazine and American Art Collector, displayed in galleries throughout the United States, and collected by celebrities and corporations. He is dedicated to painting from life, on location, as the best way to enhance the ability to see the nuances of a scene. His goal is to capture the emotion what he sees and distill that into his paintings. Roger Dale Brown believes in passing along what he has learned through teaching. To learn more, visit Roger Dale Brown's website at www.rogerdalebrown.com

Workshop tuition: $425 (supplies not included).  A 50% deposit is required to reserve a space, $100 of which is not refundable.  Don’t delay, Mr. Brown’s classes fill quickly and space is strictly limited!  

To register for the workshop or request more information about the workshop or the SPAI, contact Elaine at the Gadsden Museum of Art (256-546-7365 or ecampbell@cityofgadsden.com).   

Roger Dale Brown Plein Air Workshop, Gadsden, Alabama

Roger Dale Brown’s paintings have won first place and best of show awards, been juried into national exhibitions, published in Artist Magazine and American Art Collector, displayed in galleries throughout the United States, and collected by celebrities and corporations. But best of all, he is one of the few successful artists who is also a talented teacher.  As he says,

“I try to explain things from a student’s perspective…put myself in their shoes. That makes it easier to explain situations at each stage. I figure out the best way to teach each student...the best way to impart a sense of accomplishment.”

Roger Dale Brown will present a plein air workshop hosted by the Gadsden Museum of Art beginning with orientation on Sunday, April 6 (6- 8 p.m.) and followed by three days of on-location demonstrations and painting (April 7-9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Each participant will have the option to display one paintings created during the workshop at the Southeastern Plein Air Invitational which commences immediately following the workshop (more information about the SPAI in future blogs).

What can students expect in the workshop? Roger Dale Brown explains,

“I have good success by coupling verbal and visual teaching and then giving students the chance to implement it themselves. Different types of light, drawing simple shapes, understanding the values of those shapes, and atmospheric perspective can be shown in a class with significant success…success which in turn creates a passion and passion goes a long way in the learning process.”

Roger Dale Brown has studied with nationally recognized artists Evert Raymond Kinstler, Quang Ho, C.W. Mundy, and landscape artist Scott Christensen. He has studied the writings and works of Edgar Payne, John Carlson, and Andrew Wyeth and claims them as an influence on his own work. He is dedicated to painting from life, on location, as the best way to enhance the ability to see the nuances of a scene. His goal is to capture the emotion what he sees and distill that into his paintings.

“By studying the facets of a location, I get the knowledge and inspiration to create my paintings.”

Roger Dale Brown believes in passing along what he has learned through teaching. His workshop is designed for the intermediate to advanced painter.

“When I lecture or give a demonstration, I don’t hold back information. All students may not understand all the theory or logic presented but the will grasp what they need at the time. Understanding individual needs, I can work within the capabilities of each person.”

To learn more, visit Roger Dale Brown's website at www.rogerdalebrown.com

Workshop tuition: $425 (supplies not included).  A 50% deposit is required to reserve a space, $100 of which is not refundable.  Don’t delay, Mr. Brown’s classes fill quickly and space is strictly limited!  To register for the workshop or request more information, contact Elaine at the Gadsden Museum of Art (256-546-7365 or ecampbell@cityofgadsden.com).