Beginner Plein Air Painting Workshop with Bruno Baran

Sat, 08 Apr, 2023 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm UTC-04:00

Highlandtown Gallery | Baltimore

Highlandtown Gallery
Publisher/HostHighlandtown Gallery
Beginner Plein Air Painting Workshop with Bruno Baran
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Learn how to paint outdoors with Bruno Baran at our Beginner Plein Air Painting Workshop. He'll share tips & you'll complete a painting.
About this Event

Are you curious how to begin or improve your outdoor painting practice? Join accomplished Plein air painter Bruno Baran for this “Beginner Plein Air Painting” Workshop at Highlandtown Gallery.

Instructor Bruno Baran will begin the session with a demonstration and a brief history of Plein Air painting. Then, each student will complete a plein air painting with Brunio's guidance.
Canvas, paint, and brushes will be provided. Students are welcome to bring their own materials if desired.
Artist Bruno Baran will discuss the importance of design, concept, and basic info. for starting or improving a Plein air painting practice.

Painting outside the walls of your studio provides both a creative opportunity and a few challenges. As President of the Mid Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association, Bruno has a wealth of knowledge to share with you.

This informative session will focus on Plein air painting using oils and acrylics. Bruno will also review materials needed for successful Plein air painting from canvas to paint, and brushes -- including sharing his favorites.

Students will learn how to plan the design of their composition before adding paint to canvas. Topics include:

  • What are "Notans" and why are they important?
  • The importance of good drawing skills.
  • Compositional formats that create a strong image.
  • Utilizing various Plein air devices to improve composition
  • Pros and cons of various mediums
  • Brushes and other useful tools
  • Mixing and blending techniques

Materials to bring to class:

  • Sketch Book for making notes and drawings
  • Black brush marker for creating notans.
  • Photos or inspiration images that will be used to create notans and drawings for paintings.


On the day of the class, Bruno will also host a "Trunk Show" featuring a special collection of his artwork available for purchase.

Learn more about Bruno Baran's work on his website, Bruno Baran Fine Art. The Highlandtown Gallery also offers many of his paintings at the gallery and in our online shop.



Examples of Bruno Baran's Plein Air Paintings
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Highlandtown Gallery, 248 South Conkling Street, Baltimore, United States

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USD 161.90

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