Plein Air Painting Workshop at Robert Laurent’s Studio with Russel Whitten
Join us on Saturday, July 11th, 2026 (from 10 AM – 4 PM) for this exciting off-site Plein Air Painting workshop led by Ogunquit Art Association artist-member Russel Whitten.
LEARN MORE: https://barngallery.org/event/plein-air-painting-workshop-2026/
Suggested donation $75
Located at Robert Laurent’s farm studio in Cape Neddick (Deidre O’Flaherty will meet participants at Barn Gallery and give the directions), this class will provide training in the direct observation of form and its surrounding elements.
Join Russel for a full day ‘en plein air’ in this watercolor workshop at the historic estate and studio site of the late Robert Laurent.
The beautifully maintained and privately owned property will provide the inspiration and be the subject matter for the day’s lesson.
Direct observation and how we re-create natural elements with the use of watercolor. Understandings of color, value, perspective and technique will all be demonstrated and geared towards the individual’s needs.
A materials list will be sent at your request.
Preregistration suggested. Please sign up to reserve your spot — this class is limited in number, so everyone gets a lot of attention. Call Barn Gallery: 207.646.8400.
About The Workshop Instructor: Russel Whitten
Russel Whitten studied art at Maine College of Art, Heartwood College of Art and the Art Students League of New York. He is a member and exhibiting artist with the Ogunquit Arts Association/ Barn Gallery and The Wright Gallery in Cape Porpoise. His painting experience include scenic artistry in theater painting at the Ogunquit Playhouse, Good Theater in Portland Maine and Prescott Park , Portsmouth NH. Russel has been teaching watercolor painting for the last 20 years in Southern Maine at several public schools and art institutions including Rivertree Center for the Arts, Sanctuary Arts and The University of New England.
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT
Contact Information
Eric J. Taubert
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