2024 OIL PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR MASTERCLASS
WITH LEON HOLMES (WA)
“Exploring the planet, a small box of paints, a few brushes and a rag, making marks with colour, seeing the beauty on offer…simply gratitude for life.” Leon Holmes
In this two day Masterclass, Leon will be sharing his knowledge in oil painting, focusing on composition, tonal values, colour mixing and a myriad of painting tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your Plein Air painting experience.
After demonstrating these elements, students will be hands on, painting their own scene as Leon walks around, giving one on one advice and assistance.
Students with some experience in oil painting will get the most out of this workshop, but if you have been painting for years and feel your work needs a new direction, you will also love it!
About Leon Holmes
Leon is an international award-winning plein air artist, lecturer and ambassador. He paints on location, without the aid of photography, and uses these small studies as reference for larger studio works.
Working in oil in the old masters’ style of impressionistic realism, Leon quickly captures natural light and colour to create paintings loaded with drama and beauty.
Leon is regularly invited to exhibit and teach at events around the world, working alongside the elite of professional Plein Air Artists.
Date: 19th and 20th September 2024
Time: 9am to 4pm Thursday and 9am to 3pm Friday
Location: Mandurah and the wider Peel Region, exact location to be confirmed.
Morning tea included. BYO lunch, water, insect repellent, hat, sunscreen....
Please note: Ticket Options available for this event:
Leon Holmes is happy to offer hired equipment for his workshop if you require it.
It which will make tour outdoor painting experience a lot more enjoyable if you are new to Plein Air Painting or simply want to try out Leon's practical and light-weight set up.
- Option 1 - Leon Holmes Two Day Workshop $345
- Option 2 - Leon Holmes Two Day Workshop plus easel hire $375
(incl. 9x12'' Pochade Box Hire & tripod, no other materials included)
- Option 3 - Leon Holmes Two Day Workshop all inclusive $405
(includes MH oil paints, brushes, palette knives, dipper pot, medium (MH refined gum turpentine or AO fast evaporating odourless solvent), rags, gloves, Leon Holmes Swag Apron, MH oleo gel).
This is a good deal for Plein Air beginners. Simply come and enjoy painting worry-free.
PADU's Series of Masterclasses and Workshops are exclusively for artists registered to paint at the festival and if you haven’t registered to paint, please register here:
Plein Air Down Under .
This will guarantee your place in the class.
Cancellation Policy
1. Participants who cancel a Masterclass registration more than 30 days before the
workshop will incur a 20% retention fee.
2. Participants who cancel a Masterclass registration less than 30 days before the workshop will not receive a refund, however may transfer their place to another participant/person and incur a 20% retention fee.
3. If the Masterclass has to be cancelled for any reason, participants will receive a full refund.