Black River Sketches

Plein air painting and drawing allows us to explore the local landscape with a new perspective using natural light and its changing, ephemeral qualities. Landscape art heightens our understanding of nature and allows us to develop a sense of place. Creating art using the traditional method of plein air drawing and painting exposes us to a familiar surrounding environment. Students will make creative use of a variety of landscapes throughout the Black River watershed with a focus on the communal production and sharing of art.