Plein Air Painting at The Bay: Joseph Melancon

Plein Air Painting at The Bay: Joseph Melancon

Friday, February 14

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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: Joseph Melancon

Joseph was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His youthful exploration and passionate observations of the swamps and bayous of his native Louisiana predicted what was to become his lifelong interest in our natural world. Melacon graduated with a BA in Fine Arts from LSU and an MFA in painting and drawing from Texas Woman’s University. Joseph’s paintings have been widely exhibited in the United States and have won many awards including the National and American watercolor societies annuals. He was featured in American Artist Magazine and the art books Splash 3 and Splash 5; 200 Great Painting Ideas and The Creative Edge. Melancon continues to paint, teach and marvel at the wonders of our natural world. Some of Joseph’s favorite artists include Homer, the Wyeths, deKooning, Sargent, Diebenkorn, Thiebaud, Van Gogh, Matisse and Rauschenberg.

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.