In-Person Workshops

Join TJ Cunningham this summer at the beautiful Russell Young Farm in Vermont to paint the landscape. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced oil painter, this farm in the heart of the Green Mountains is the perfect place to dive into plein air painting. Each day TJ will demonstrate my oil painting process, focusing on the following: Creating Depth Capturing the Light Composing from life Creating Beautiful Landscapes ✅ All proficiency levels are welcome.

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Class size limited to 12 students. The majority of this class will take place outdoors at the historic Shelburne Farms in Shelburne, Vermont. this breathtaking 1400 acre, working farm, has no shortage of beautiful things to paint! Whether you are a beginner or a painter with more experience, Shelburne Farms is the perfect place to delve into plein air painting. TJ Cunningham will begin each day with a presentation of his working process focused on the two challenges that he considers the biggest impediment to a successful landscape painting. First, how to create atmosphere, and second, how to sculpt the landscape so that the trees seem vertical while the surrounding landscape appears flat. The attendees will also receive clear guidance on simplifying the landscape expressively. Paint quality, value pattern, and abstraction will all be discussed as valuable tools when used in landscape painting. The three landscape motifs the class will focus on are a vista/distant mountain scene, a tree, and architecture in the landscape. All proficiency levels are welcome. Supply List Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. My number is (802) 349-3831.

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Class size limited to 10 students. Join me this September 27th-29th to paint Vermont’s landscape! The majority of this class will take place outdoors at the Russell Young Farm near Bristol, VT. As you can see from the pictures, we’ll have an abundance of beautiful and inspiring scenes to paint! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced oil painter, this farm in the heart of the Green Mountains is the perfect place to dive into plein air painting. I will begin each day demonstrating my painting process focusing on the two biggest challenges to a successful landscape painting. First, I will show you how I create depth in my paintings. Second, I will teach you how to sculpt the landscape so that the trees seem vertical while the surrounding landscape appears flat. Following my demonstration, I will give each student individual instruction. This is where I apply the demo and my 15 years of experience with oil painting to your specific challenges and artistic journey. Because I want to provide more value and spend as much time with each student as possible, I have limited the class size to 10 students. We will paint three different paintings: a vista/distant mountain scene, a tree, and architecture in the landscape. All proficiency levels are welcome. The class hours are from 10 am to 5 pm, and lunch will be catered each day. Please feel free to get in touch for a list of places to stay. The closest airport is Burlington International Airport––just 45 minutes away. If you're interested in seeing more pictures of the Vermont BandB, visit their website: stayvtbandb.com or check them out on Instagram @VermontBandB! Please note that they are not taking reservations during the workshop because the owners expecting a baby this October. Supply List Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. My number is (802) 349-3831.

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Class size limited to 10 students. The location for this class is a private farm outside Santa Rosa, California. Whether you are a beginner or a painter with more experience, California is the perfect place to delve into plein air painting––there's no chance of rain! Each morning I will give a presentation of my process and then you'll spend the rest of the day painting. Over the three days, you will receive clear guidance on simplifying the landscape expressively. Paint quality, value pattern, and abstraction will be discussed as valuable tools when used in landscape painting. The three landscape motifs the class will focus on are a vista/distant mountain scene, a tree, and architecture in the landscape. All proficiency levels are welcome. The farm is only 15 minutes from the airport in Santa Rosa, 5 minutes from a Marriot, and all dining/shopping necessities.If I need to cancel due to COVID you will receive a full refund. A downpayment of $120 will hold your spot––sign up today. Supply List Feel free to give me a call if you have any questions. My number is (802) 349-3831.

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