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Please download the attachment. It is my e-book guide to outdoor painting. Read through the tips in there and start preparing your painting kit.

Now it is time to get ready for painting:

Step 1:

Set aside all the basic painting kit you need. Make sure you have something practical to transport everything.

Step 2:

Select potential subjects outside. Start with something simple if you are new to this. An arrangement of pot plants outside, for example, is perfect to practice on.

First draw them as notan sketches with a felt tip marker. Focus on light and dark mass shapes. Then do small thumbnail sketches to settle your composition. This also builds focus and confidence.

Step 3:

Observe shapes of light and dark values. Warm and cool color. Practice mixing those colors.

Step 4:

Start your painting. Simple big shapes. Use a large brush like a size 8 and 6 on a small panel or canvas. Work quickly and boldly.

Repeat this process. Venture to other locations as and when ready. Important: Persistence is key.

Happy painting - and feel free to share your painting in the class comments or reach out to me on my website.

Louis-Philippe Bélanger

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