Lee Boynton

Acadia Workshop Center

Workshop Schedule

Workshops run 5 days, M-F, unless noted otherwise.

Lee Boynton

August Light:

Painting the Impressionist Landscape in Oil

August 9-13, 2010

Plein air / Studio

“Light has color and the color of light changes during the day as well as seasonally through the months of the year. Learn to see and paint the truth of color in nature.”

Lee Boynton is a painter of light.

His passion for painting light was first ignited while studying with Impressionist master Henry Hensche at the Cape Cod School of Art in Provincetown, MA in the 1980s. Under Henry’s exacting instruction, Lee learned to use a palette of colors that corresponds to the natural spectrum of light, which he feels increases the artist’s ability to depict the subtle nuances of the changing light effects in nature.

Lee is as gifted in his ability to teach as he is in his ability to paint. He has a remarkable way of infecting his students with his passion for plein air painting. He is able to explain complicated concepts in understandable terms and is fully dedicated to having each student succeed. His workshops are challenging and they are also a lot of fun. A special camaraderie forms among the students as they share their triumphs and experience the thrill of seeing and painting the light.

Lee is the founder of the Mid Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association (www.MAPAPA.org) and has served as president for the past four years. His plein Air oil and watercolor paintings have received top awards in Plein Air Easton in Easton, MD, The Wayne Plein Air Arts Festival in Wayne, PA and Paint Annapolis in Annapolis, MD. He is co-author of Painting the Impressionist Watercolor and has been featured in many articles in American Artist Magazine. He is one of the 2009 recipients of the Annie Award in recognition of his contributions in the field of visual arts in Annapolis and the surrounding area.

Learn to paint fresh, light-filled plein air landscape paintings of dramatic coastal scenes, using the Impressionist palette of colors. Lee will train you to see the variations in value and color in the August landscape, and how to apply the Impressionist theories of color and light to capture the changing light effects and moods. You will learn to apply solid principles of composition and will be encouraged to increase your painting speed which will bring a sense of spontaneity to your work. Come prepared to paint the sunset at least two evenings during the workshop.

"I came away from your workshop very inspired and motivated. Thank you for sharing your enthusiasm, talents and your love of painting and teaching with us. This is the best workshop I have ever taken!"

Rosanne Francesoni, Student

All levels

$650 per student

Artist website: www.leeboynton.com

Register for this class HERE

SUPPLY LIST:

Supports: An assortment of acrylic gessoed canvas panels: Utrecht, Fredrix-linen Board or Dick Blick: 6 panels of 8x10 or 9x12. 3 of each 11x14 and 12x16.

Paints listed by Manufacturers: (same colors can have different names)

Holbein Colors

(Lee prefers this list)

Winsor Newton (this is a complete list)

Cadmium Red Purple

Cadmium Red Deep

Cadmium Red

Cadmium Orange Red Shade

Cadmium Scarlet

Cadmium Orange

Cadmium Yellow Deep

Cadmium Yellow

Cadmium Yellow Light

Cadmium Yellow Pale

Naples Yellow Italian

Lemon Yellow Hue

Nickel Yellow

Naples Yellow

Cadmium Green Light

Cadmium Green Pale

Oxide of Chromium

Cerulean Blue

Cobalt Blue

Mineral Violet

French Ultramarine

Yellow Ochre

Ultramarine Violet

Mars Yellow

Permanent Mauve

Mars Orange

Yellow Ochre

Indian Red

Gold Ochre

Mars Violet

Terra Rosa

Indian Red

Mars Violet Deep

Old Holland Colors

Titanium White (120ml)

Old Holland Blue Violet

Ultramarine Violet

Rembrandt Colors

Titanium White

Medium: one part stand oil and five parts thinner (Gamsol)

Brushes: One each of ox bristle brushes: filbert numbers 4,6,8,12; one each of rounds numbers 2 and 4. Silver Brush Brislon: brushes and filberts

Painting Knife: Loew Cornell “J-2”

Palette: Wooden palette or what you are used to. (Lee handcrafts the finest balanced wooden palette available. Contact him if you are interested in ordering one well in advance of the workshop).

Misc: Large tuna can with screen, small tuna can, Bounty paper towels, quart of Gamblin Gamsol thinner, Vine charcoal, 12x16 inexpensive sketch pad, 4B and 6B pencil.

Viewer: Cut a 4x5 inch rectangle window out of the center of a 6x7 piece of mat board. Attach heavy thread through centers of each side.

Easel: Whole or half Julian French Easel Box

WHAT ELSE? Easel: Remember that we will be working on site in the field, so portability is an important factor. Another thing to consider is weight so the wind does not carry your setup away. I use a French easel, and I have a small portable table for the rest of my gear. I will bring extra tables with me for those of you who may need them. Bring the outdoor setup with which you have been working and which is the most comfortable and compact for you. EASELS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT AT THE ACADIA WORKSHOP CENTER – Reserve when you register.

Additionally, there are the bugs to consider. Bring your hat with a visor, and insect repellent. And don’t forget your curiosity, adventure and enthusiasm. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to email me. I am looking forward to seeing you soon.