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Art on the Farm: Still Life Oil Painting
Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery
4410 N. Lincoln Ave.
Champaign, Illinois 61822
(217) 643-2314
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Join us for a relaxed, four-hour open studio session and enjoy dedicated
time behind the easel. Set against the beauty of the farm, you’ll work
from observation using a pastoral still-life arrangement featuring
the colors and textures of summer.
This open studio format offers uninterrupted time to focus on your painting practice.
A thoughtfully arranged still-life will be available as your subject, and participants
are invited to bring their own materials and work at their own pace.
While this is not a formal class, the setting provides inspiration,
structure, and a creative community atmosphere.
You’ll leave with progress on your painting and
time well spent immersed in your craft.
You'll Learn:
How to paint from observation in a still-life setting
Ways to develop composition and color relationships
Techniques through self-guided practice
Tips from observing other artists and approaches
Pastoral still-life setup featuring seasonal farm elements,
indoor studio space, and dedicated time to paint
in a focused environment
You will need to bring your own paints, brushes, surfaces,
and easel; wear clothes that can get messy