Painting outside
Plein Air Painting is the practice of painting outdoors directly from nature, capturing the changing light, colours, atmosphere, and mood of a scene as it appears in the moment. Popularized by the Impressionists in the 19th century, plein air painting encourages artists to work quickly, observe carefully, and use expressive brushstrokes or pastel marks to capture the feeling of a landscape rather than every small detail. It celebrates the beauty of natural light and the immediacy of the artist’s experience.
Art Shows and Projects
And the hunt is on – Haggis be forewarned
In the heart of the lush Miramichi Highlands, our leader Gerard Godin clad in a vibrant tartan kilt strode purposefully through the dense woods, his keen eyes scanning the underbrush for any sign of movement. The cool, crisp air was filled with the earthy scent of...
Plein-air Events
Paint out – Middle Island
Miramichi Art Core held a paint-out at Middle Island – Miramichi. Seven members of the group took part in this activity on Saturday – Sept 12. Plans are being made for another such event in the near future.
Art Classes and Workshops
Drawing Workshop
This workshop was held at the home of Linda Gallant. Artists from both Miramichi Art Core and the Bathurst Art Society were in attendance. Here are few photos taken while the workshop was in progress.
