October Light #2, acrylic

“Express Yourself with Color and Light”

A three-day “plein air” watercolor workshop for all skill levels

$325 Coordinator: Jamee Aubrey (805) 259-6589 Jamee7@cox.net

Karen McLean-McGaw, nationally acclaimed artist and Santa Barbara native, has been capturing the essence of local landscapes for the past 25 years with her vibrant and sensitive watercolors.  Karen is well known for her landscapes and waterfront settings in California, France and Italy where she travels annually. Her small format paintings are executed “en plein air”, while larger compositions are painted in her studio. She is frequently invited to jury shows, demonstrate her painting techniques and teach workshops. In addition to major corporate and private collections, her work has been featured on magazine covers and won national awards .

“My approach to “plein air” painting is direct, I strive to convey the  uniqueness of  the landscape and the feeling of a fleeting  moment in time. It may be the angle and subtle color of a shadow or the reflective and mesmerizing qualities of water that grab my attention.” 

Come and paint Santa Barbara’s exceptional landscape and architecture in beautiful spring colors. Karen will demonstrate how to use color and glazing teniques to capture the qualities of light and color in shadows and reflections. Most importantly, she will guide you in expressing your personal uniqueness in your paintings through color and composition.

Note: Class size is limited. SCAPE’s workshops fill early, so register today. You will be enrolled in the order your check is received. Cancellations made at least one month in advance of the workshop will receive a full refund less $50 administration fee. Thereafter, your tuition will be refunded only if your place can be filled.