California Impressionism: Plein Air Painting
ART-40556
6 Weeks | In-Class
Capture the essence of the California landscape using the impressionist techniques of rapid wet-in-wet painting! Rather than focusing on detail, you'll use liberating strokes of vibrant color to interpret a scene. Step-by-step methods are presented to tackle the challenges of outdoor landscape painting, giving students the tools to make thoughtful and informed decisions on composition, values, color and more. Classes are taught in scenic locations around San Diego County. Instruction includes demonstrations, individual instruction, critiques and class discussion. Students can choose to work in oil or acrylics. All levels of experience welcome.
Quarters Offered: Spring | In-Class
Course Fee: $295
Course Length: 6 weeks
Prerequisite: None
Note: This class will meet at a different outdoor location every week. Transportation to various locations in northern, eastern, and southern parts of San Diego and a field easel are required. Elective course for Art and the Creative Process professional certificate.
Materials: Please see 'Related Documents' on the right sidebar of this page and come prepared on the first day of class. Recommended Textbook: Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light and Color, 2nd Edition by Kevin Macpherson. ISBN/ASIN: 9781581800531
Course Information
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All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/5/2025
- Early enrollment advised
- No visitors permitted
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Schedule:
| Date | Day | Start | End | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 212, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 4/5/2025 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 212, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 4/12/2025 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 212, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 4/19/2025 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 212, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 4/26/2025 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 212, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
| 5/3/2025 | Sat | 9:00 a.m. | 12:30 p.m. | Room 212, UCSD Division of Extended Studies University City Center, 6256 Greenwich Drive, San Diego |
Instructor:
Danny Griego, Bachelor of Arts
Award winning artist in studio & plein air painting, a member of the California Art Club; twenty years experience as a scenic artist.
Danny Griego teaches Plein Air Painting: A Working Method and California Impressionism: Plein Air Painting for the Professional Certificate in Art and the Creative Process.
He received his BA in Theatrical Scene Design and Scenic Art at the University of Northern Colorado. With over 20 years’ experience in the theater as a Charge Scenic Artist, he’s helped many Designers and Directors realize their vision by implementing a variety of painted and sculpted elements for hundreds of productions. Many of the shows he has worked on have even graced Broadway stages.
His art work has led him to a life of plein air (outdoor painting on site) and studio landscapes. Though he paints most anything in front of him, Griego finds true inspiration in cityscape and urban themes; where metal, wood and concrete meet nature.
Griego has won awards at the Telluride Plein Air Festival, Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational, En Plein Air Texas, Paint San Clemente Plein Air Festival and the Randy Higbee Gallery. Online contest awards include the Bold Brush Art Competition and Art Muse Contest. He is an Artist Member in the California Art Club and his works have appeared in several California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibits. He is also a member of the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and the American Impressionist Society.
