The Plein Air Open at the Fenway
One of our goals is to educate and inform young and old the tradition of pastel painting.
2025 Opportunity to paint in Plein Air
Painters are invited to paint on the grounds and the environs near the Fenway Hotel in Dunedin on the third Thursday of the months of February (20th), March (20) and April (17) from 9am onwards. Members must register with Bill Parker onsite or in advance (bparker@parkerandpartners.com). On April 17 there will be a show of work created on and over the previous painting days and at 1:00pm members of the Fenway organization will judge all entries. Entries may be in any medium, may include final painting completed onsite or started onsite and completed in the studio, or sketchbook works. Paintings can be framed or unframed. Paintings will be displayed for judging on entrant's personal easels and ribbons will be awarded to the top three pastel works. The Fenway will select a "best in show" and award a prize they are providing. No ribbons will be awarded to non-pastel works although the Fenway may choose a non-pastel work for its winner.
Awesome Workshop with Loriann Signori
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February 7-9, 2025 workshop Dunedin Fine Art Center 1143 Michigan Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
Suppy List
Pastels, generous assortment. One black soft pastel like Townsend Terrage, Unison , etc. Erasers- all kinds: pink pearl, kneadable, Tombow pen erasers. Sketchbook with good paper Many sheets of Uart 400 oatmeal paper, smaller size, e.g., 9x12. Water based medium-watercolor, but if you prefer pastel with alcohol. Artist tape – black. Two brushes (not too small). Container/with lid for water. One or more larger Gatorboards as support and storybook . Tracing paper pad (e.g., 9x12 or 11x14). Sennelier fixative or a small bottle Spectrafix or Spectrafix concentrate and a tiny spray bottle to mix and apply – to be used as a medium, not as a finisher. Reference photos (photos of landscapes - scenes you see and love).
Suppy List
Pastels, generous assortment. One black soft pastel like Townsend Terrage, Unison , etc. Erasers- all kinds: pink pearl, kneadable, Tombow pen erasers. Sketchbook with good paper Many sheets of Uart 400 oatmeal paper, smaller size, e.g., 9x12. Water based medium-watercolor, but if you prefer pastel with alcohol. Artist tape – black. Two brushes (not too small). Container/with lid for water. One or more larger Gatorboards as support and storybook . Tracing paper pad (e.g., 9x12 or 11x14). Sennelier fixative or a small bottle Spectrafix or Spectrafix concentrate and a tiny spray bottle to mix and apply – to be used as a medium, not as a finisher. Reference photos (photos of landscapes - scenes you see and love).
Supplies for Plein Air Sessions
Simple plein air setup or folding small stool or lawn chair, et al, if you want to work on your lap.
Backpack/small bag/cart that can fit it all.
A small assortment of pastels that you can easily bring outside.
Many pieces of Uart paper…smaller sizes, leftover pieces.
Small things- bottled water, pencil, pen, paper towels, wipes, bug repellent, sunscreen, view catcher (could be camera on mobile phone)
Become A member
$30.00
Become part of the fun! Take part in meetings and exhibits at the member's rate. You also get priority registration for our yearly workshop with a nationally acclaimed pastel workshop artist at Dunedin Fine Art Center. Members participate in fun events and opportunities, demonstrations, and parties as well.