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Plein Air Painting at The Bay: Linda Richichi
October 11 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Plein Air Painting at The Bay: Linda Richichi
Friday, October 11
Capture Sarasota’s picture-perfect beauty by learning and enhancing your Plein Air Painting skills at The Bay — a blue and green oasis near the heart of downtown.
By definition, “plein” painting means “painting in the open air.” Under the watchful eye and gentle instruction of one of Art Center Sarasota’s talented artists, explore and capture the many inspiring elements of The Bay — resilient shorelines, stunning coastal views of Sarasota Bay, thriving native trees and plants, as well as architectural structures and historical buildings found throughout the site. For beginners and experienced artists alike. Supplies are provided for FREE for beginners. For those more experienced, feel free to bring your own.
Tips for an Enjoyable Experience:
- Bring your own lawn chair to ensure you have a comfortable seat.
- Bring a reusable water bottle to help keep The Bay green. A water station is available near The Nest Café.
- Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Protect yourself from the sun – wear SPF/ UV protection, sunglasses and a hat.
About Featured Artist: Linda Richichi
It took Linda years of study, experimentation and dedication to be able to capture the land and skies using her signature high energy, bold colors and luminous light. She teaches locally at the Art Center Sarasota, has an online academy offering mentorship and offers trips to Provence.
Richichi holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from SUNY, New Paltz. At the Pastel Society of America’s international exhibit at the National Arts Club in N.Y.C Linda submitted a colorful Sarasota cloud painting that earned a top award, promoting her to Signature status.
Plein Air Magazine awarded a landscape Best Landscape in their international Plein Air Salon, and she earned 2nd place in one of Modern Impressionist Magazine’s competitions.
Linda Richichi is represented by Burns Gallery on Palm in Sarasota.
About Art Center Sarasota
Founded in 1926, Art Center Sarasota serves as the first and oldest visual arts organization in Sarasota. Art Center Sarasota is admission-free and open to the public; our mission is to bring together creatives and the broader public to increase understanding of our human condition, support wellbeing, and build community connection through the universal language of art.