A few weeks ago I announced the new “Plein Air Oil Painting Experience On Airbnb” that I was offering and wanted to give you an update. I’ve had a couple different groups book the experience and come out and paint at Yellowwood Lake located in Yellowwood State Forest here in Brown County, Nashville, Indiana.
Guests just need to show up and then I provide everything! Paints, supports, brushes, easels, palette knives, palettes, even paper towels. This is a great way for both experienced painters and newbies to try their hand at plein air oil painting. I offer as much or as little instruction as participants want.
From the Windy City
The first group was a couple of ladies from Chicago. Because Danielle was celebrating her big, 30th birthday, Megan wanted to surprise her with the painting experience. Danielle had never done any painting at all while Megan had done some painting but never plein air. Danielle is a techie so doing something creative was, as she put it, “Way out of my comfort zone.” Nevertheless, both ladies produced exciting paintings and had a grand time.
Going Way Back
The next gig was with a lady who I met in Denver at the Cherry Creek Art Festival way back in 2007 when she bought one of my paintings. Subsequently she has purchased more work either in my studio, online, or at an art show. I can’t remember which. Maybe all three. After Denver, she lived in Pensacola. She now lives in Ellettsville, just west of Bloomington, which is not too far from Brown County. Small world! Lois has had some experience with plein air work but using pastels and watercolors, never oils. So this was a great opportunity for her to try oils “en plein air”. She created a fantastic little painting.
Portable Easels
Right now, I only have enough portable easels to accommodate two guests plus myself but, in the future, plan to add more French easels to be able to host as many as 4-6 guests.
Here are the paintings I got done during the painting sessions:
If you are ready to book an experience or learn more, visit Airbnb now.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I am flexible with scheduling and may be able to book a time or date that may not be listed on the Airbnb calendar. Just let me know!
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