Plein Air Landscape Painting Methods with Bob Stump

August 25, 2026 Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops:: August 25, 2026

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Get directions to View Arts Center

Cost:

Member: $130
Non-Member: $140

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Overview

Join experienced instructor, Bob Stump, and explore the fundamentals of landscape painting outdoors in the open air. From start to completion, students will learn about design, composition, how to initialize a painting, value pattern, the five types of light & how to identify them. Techniques for seeing the landscape and interpreting shapes will be explained. Mixing paint, brush handling and materials will be covered. Through actual demonstration students will start and complete a small painting. Sources of materials and educational information will be discussed. Over the years, Bob has found some techniques and methods that enable him to paint the landscape with confidence. He strives to achieve a sense of realism and place in his paintings. For Bob, Plein Air Painting is all about the experience. This class is perfect for beginner to advanced painters that would like to learn how to paint outdoors.

Suggested Tools and Materials:
Acrylic paint: cadmium red, ultra-marine blue, phthalo blue, cadmium yellow medium , burnt sienna, white x2
Bristle brushes: 1/2" flat x 2, flat larger, 1/8" round
Pallet knife: small, medium plastic ok

Canvas textured pad
9x12 canvas board
Paper pallet
Paper towels
Water cups
Standing easel

Artist Statement by Robert Stump

The wilderness calls to me and I follow it. I pursue it and stalk it like a hunter. I try to capture it but rarely succeed. I want to hold it in my heart so much it hurts. Sometimes after completing a painting I walk out of the woods and feel like a thief, like I have stolen a moment in time. I take my trophy home to hang on my wall to remind me of the brief connection that the wilderness has allowed me. I realize then that I have been given a gift from nature.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made at least 10 days prior to the first day of a class can receive a 100% refund or can be exchanged for another class. Cancellations made less than 10 days prior to the first day of class will not be refunded. In the event that View were to cancel a class, a full refund for the class will be issued.