This course will explore the landscape motif “en plein air,” a French term meaning open air or outdoors, using acrylic paints. In addition to learning how to work outdoors, formal aspects of drawing and painting, such as composition, light and space, will be introduced. Areas covered will include the proper use of materials, color theory, preparing different painting surfaces, and how to mix colors. Examples of masters and contemporary landscape artists will be presented and discussed. A supply list will be given before the start of classes.