Peaceful Oil Painting in Port Hueneme, Oxnard, and Ventura: Relaxing Plein Air Art Classes—go offline and create in a peaceful and relaxing setting!
Locations:
Peninsula Park, Oxnard
About this Event
Escape the noise, connect with nature, and tap into your inner creativity. Join California-based abstract figurative painter Ane Howard for a relaxing afternoon of open-air painting at beautiful, hand-picked locations across Ventura County. Whether you are keen to learn the basics or simply unwind with a paintbrush in hand, this class welcomes you. Under the gentle guidance of an established fine artist whose work is rooted in the expressionist movement, you will explore how to use bold brushwork and contrasting hues to translate emotions and beautiful surroundings into your own vivid artwork.
Ane brings this exact passion and a welcoming, therapeutic approach directly to the community, helping everyday people discover the joy of visual storytelling.
Absolutely no prior experience is required—beginners are warmly welcomed!
The Details
When: Saturdays, 11 am to 12:30
In Ventura County, we will announce the exact locations for each event—look for us at local parks, scenic spots, and community spaces!
Discover the Magic of Water-Soluble Oil Painting—Without the Toxic Fumes!
For our upcoming beginner art class (all levels are welcome), choosing water-soluble oil paint over traditional acrylics offers the perfect, stress-free introduction to fine art. By selecting water-mixable oils, you gain the luxurious blending time, rich color depth, and tactile brush strokes of traditional oils.
Unlike acrylics, which dry in minutes and often darken as they cure, these modified oils stay beautifully workable for hours and look identical whether wet or dry—giving beginners plenty of time to explore techniques and easily correct mistakes.
Best of all, they provide a safe, low-odor workspace by eliminating the need for toxic solvents like turpentine or mineral spirits. You can thin your pigments with plain water, and when class is over, cleanup is as simple as washing your brushes with basic soap and warm water.
Who: Adults (All skill levels welcome)
Cost: $45 recommended contribution (covers materials and instruction)—Venmo at @AneHoward | PayPal at @[email protected] or buy a ticket here. All reservations are prepaid.
Note: Pictures will be taken of the class.
Bring home your creation.
What is Provided
We take care of the logistics so you can focus entirely on the experience. Your contribution includes: All painting surfaces, brushes, and paints. Small canvas.
Step-by-step guidance from a professional fine artist. A supportive, relaxed, and community-focused environment. Peaceful atmosphere.
About Your Instructor:
Ane Howard dedicates herself to full-time painting, and private collections across the United States, Canada, and Germany hold her critically acclaimed work. Her background includes major museum exhibitions at the de Young Museum (San Francisco), the International Art Museum of America (San Francisco), and the Oceanside Museum of Art Artist Alliance (San Diego). Nationally, she is a member of American Women Artists, and locally, she is actively involved with regional groups, including the Buenaventura Art Association, Studio Channel Islands, and the Ojai Ivy Gallery. You can view her online portfolio on Saatchi Art.
What to bring: Just your enthusiasm! We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little paint on, sunglasses, and a bottle of water.
Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention for every participant. RSVP today to secure your easel!
Note: The art class will be a weekly event, and the location will vary. It is for all levels. Beginners are welcome!
Advance registration and donation are mandatory since the artist will be getting the supply! Let's paint together!
Event venue
Peninsula Park, Peninsula Road, Oxnard, CA, USA, United States
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