Join us for a community oriented plein air painting series with local artist Robyn Thompson Duong!
Step into the landscape and let the Nature Center become your studio. Open to all ages and experience levels, each session begins with a brief warm-up and demonstration, followed by independent painting time, instructor guidance, and reflective group sharing. Participants will work throughout the Nature Center’s outdoor classrooms, trails, gardens, and other scenic spaces. An indoor space will be available in case of inclement weather.
Details:
- Sundays, 9:30-11:30am | May 3, 17, 31
- Open to ages 5-99, all experience levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- SSYMCA Members: $75 | Nonmembers: $90
Weekly Breakdown:
Week 1:
- Introduction to Plein Air & Observational Drawing
- Light & Shadow in the Landscape
Week 2:
- Color Mixing & Atmosphere
- Trees, Water, and Sky
Week 3:
- Personal Style & Expressive Landscapes
- Final Showcase & Group Critique
Participants should bring the following materials:
- Sketchbook or watercolor pad
- Drawing pencils, pens, or charcoal
- Portable watercolor or gouache set
- Brushes, water container, rags
- Folding stool or blanket
- Clipboard or lightweight easel
- Sunscreen, bug spray, water, hat
About artist Robyn Thompson Duong: Primarily a figurative artist, Robyn works in acrylics at her Hanover studio. As a black woman raised in the suburbs of Boston and often being the only person of color growing up, Robyn knows the importance of representation and seeing one’s self in the images and people around you, hence her work depicting women of color as the main subjects of her paintings. Robyn Studied visual art at Syracuse University earning a BFA in 2002. She later went on to earn an MEd from Lesley University. Combining her passion for art with her love of teaching, Robyn has been an art teacher in both private and public institutions. Robyn was named the Museum of Fine Arts Emerging Artist Fellow for 2020.
Robyn currently has an exhibit on view at the Nature Center through May 2026, Duafe: Beauty of Nature.
Thank you! This program is supported in part by grants from the Hanover and Hingham Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Contact: [email protected]