Alla Prima Plein Air Studies: Outdoor Still Life
Bethann Moran-Handzlik
Tue-Fri, Sept 9-12
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Adult | Oil | Levels 1-2
Members: $585 | Non-Members: $625
Course ID: 2D2529
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 5, 2025.
Concept
Alla prima studies are often the prized possession of plein air artists. Discover the fresh accuracy of working from observation en plein air. Learn how to select your composition, translate value into color, capture light, and develop nuanced brushwork to create lively, structurally sound paintings. This is a rigorous and fun-filled outdoor still life workshop conducted in the landscape with the convenience of being within a few steps of the beautiful studio.
Experience
Lessons focus on drawing, value, composition, and color harmonies, as well as equipment, materials, and setup. Work right outside the studio doors with an outdoor still life each day featuring fresh cut flowers. Plenty of time is dedicated to painting with individualized feedback provided by Bethann. Leave this workshop with an understanding of alla prima painting, daily studies, finished work, and new ideas to inform your work.
Skill Level
Designed for those who are new or with some experience painting en plein air.
Adult | Oil | Levels 1-2
Members: $585 | Non-Members: $625
Course ID: 2D2529
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 5, 2025.
Concept
Alla prima studies are often the prized possession of plein air artists. Discover the fresh accuracy of working from observation en plein air. Learn how to select your composition, translate value into color, capture light, and develop nuanced brushwork to create lively, structurally sound paintings. This is a rigorous and fun-filled outdoor still life workshop conducted in the landscape with the convenience of being within a few steps of the beautiful studio.
Experience
Lessons focus on drawing, value, composition, and color harmonies, as well as equipment, materials, and setup. Work right outside the studio doors with an outdoor still life each day featuring fresh cut flowers. Plenty of time is dedicated to painting with individualized feedback provided by Bethann. Leave this workshop with an understanding of alla prima painting, daily studies, finished work, and new ideas to inform your work.
Skill Level
Designed for those who are new or with some experience painting en plein air.
Adult | Oil | Levels 1-2
Members: $585 | Non-Members: $625
Course ID: 2D2529
*This workshop must meet a minimum number of students by August 5, 2025.
Concept
Alla prima studies are often the prized possession of plein air artists. Discover the fresh accuracy of working from observation en plein air. Learn how to select your composition, translate value into color, capture light, and develop nuanced brushwork to create lively, structurally sound paintings. This is a rigorous and fun-filled outdoor still life workshop conducted in the landscape with the convenience of being within a few steps of the beautiful studio.
Experience
Lessons focus on drawing, value, composition, and color harmonies, as well as equipment, materials, and setup. Work right outside the studio doors with an outdoor still life each day featuring fresh cut flowers. Plenty of time is dedicated to painting with individualized feedback provided by Bethann. Leave this workshop with an understanding of alla prima painting, daily studies, finished work, and new ideas to inform your work.
Skill Level
Designed for those who are new or with some experience painting en plein air.
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INSTRUCTOR
Bethann Moran-Handzlik's work has garnered many awards including the 2023 Door County Plein Air Best of Show. Her work is held in private, corporate, and public collections, and has been exhibited in regional and national exhibitions, including plein air events, galleries, and museums. Bethann was awarded a Hudson River Fellowship with Grand Central Atelier, a La Napoule artist residency in France, among others. Her work is represented by Tory Folliard Gallery in Milwaukee and Edgewood Orchard Gallery in Door County. Bethann enjoyed a long teaching career and has taught at UW-Milwaukee, UW-Whitewater, Skidmore College, and more. She continues to enjoy teaching workshops. Bethann is married to the poet Patrick J Moran and together they have three wonderful children.
