April LAG Meeting Activities

Please join us for our upcoming meeting activities. We have many hands-on learning opportunities and lots of space to learn. Bring your mask and an open mind. Meetings are in the LAG building (2634 North 48th Street) in a large room with tables and chairs available. Social distancing will be observed.

April 13 Gretchen Olberding Introduction to Plein Air Painting with Pastels Learn the in’s and out’s of painting outdoors. Gretchen will show what materials she takes; several types of pochades ( painting boxes), and how to start an underpainting in three different ways. How to look for the main 3-4 values in a landscape scene. With luck, she hopes to bring it nearly to completion.
May 11 Lois Smith Watercolor Lois Smith, watercolor, watermedia, occasionally mixed media or oil. Member of Impact Nebraska Artists, Signature Member of Association of NE Art Clubs. We will go into painting nature to create a small painting with depth and color. Tips to use in the studio or in the field when working en Plein Aire. Lois will bring watercolor pencils for you to try…you just might love them. Participants may bring their own watercolors, brushes, and watercolor paper OR pay a $5 materials fee to the artist.