All materials are provided, including an apron and gloves, an easel, pre-stretched canvases in several sizes, a palette, brushes, and paints.
- All materials are provided, including an apron and gloves, an easel, pre-stretched canvases in several sizes, a palette, brushes, and paints.
- Alla Prima owner and instructor Gretchen Kimball provides friendly instruction.
- Napa Valley's expansive views provide plenty of inspiration.
- A student plans the composition of her painting.
- Gretchen consults with a student about use of color.
- Gretchen suggests adding shadows to the foothills.
- Plein air painting is produced outdoors, rather than in a studio.
- A smiling student shows her work.
- Hard work requires a little fortification -- with Napa Valley wine, of course.
- We nourished our creativity with a fresh picnic of delicious local produce.
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