Composing Landscape:

Plein Air to Studio

with Jeanne Rosier Smith

Key Dates: 

• Workshop: October 16-18 (3 days)
• Member Registration Open NOW
• Non-Member Registration Opens: August 1

Roadside Wonder by Jeanne Rosier Smith

Workshop Description:

Whether you are a frequent plein air painter or new to the practice, plein air painting is essential to every landscape painter’s toolbox, and guaranteed to improve your painting practice.  In this 3-day workshop, Jeanne will focus on how plein air helps us see color & atmosphere, improves composition skills, and revolutionizes our ability to interpret photo references. Jeanne’s daily demos and lessons will leave plenty of time for plein air painting as well as some studio time using our field-produced color studies.  Expect to strengthen your own plein air practice, and see how it can feed your studio time. 

About the Artist Instructor: 

Jeanne Rosier Smith grew up painting, but like so many other artists, she didn't initially realize that art was something one could do 'for a living.' She studied art at Georgetown University, then went on to earn a Ph.D. in English and American Literature and teach at the college level for ten years before realizing art needed to be her life full time.  She has been working as a full time artist for more than twenty years.

Jeanne is a Master Pastelist with the Pastel Society of America, a Copley Society Master Artist, and a designated Eminent Pastelist with the International Association of Pastel.  She is also a signature member of the American Society of Marine Artists and the American Impressionist Society and a fellow at the St Botolph club in Boston.  She has served as an educational consultant to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, where she has given demonstrations and gallery talks.

She is currently represented by six galleries and her work is in collections on six continents After teaching in-person classes and workshops at her home studio as well as nationally and internationally for almost two decades, Jeanne now offers her workshops and videos on demand via subscription through EpiphanyFineArt.com, with over 100 hours of professionally edited instructional videos including many complete workshops.

Jeanne was recently featured with an article in Plein Air Magazine (May 2022) and with a solo show at the historic St Botolph Club in Boston.   She has won many top national awards, has both written for and been featured in numerous national art publications.  She served as the Cape Ann Museum Fellow in a 2019 residency, and her work is in the permanent collections at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and the Salmagundi Club of New York, and has been shown in museums around the United States. 

Details: 

• Cost: $395 
• Dates: October 16-18, 2024
• Location: Classroom 9, Howard County Center for the Arts,
• 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City MD 20143  MAP
• Registration opens for Members 3 weeks before non-members. 

Registration:

• Class size is limited to 16 and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis with priority given to Maryland Pastel Society members.  
• Accommodations, meals, and supplies not included.
• Full payment is required at the time of registration. Multiple payment options are available: credit card or check.   

IMPORTANT NOTE: Completion of the registration form AND receipt of full payment of $395 will place you on the roster.  A confirmation email will be sent to you after your full payment is received.