PLEIN AIR TUESDAY
We paint every Tuesday from May through October
PLEIN AIR TUESDAYS
Eight Painters / Eight weeks:
Tom Hughes, Daniel Corey, Caleb Stone, Kathleen Robbins, Joshua Langstaff, Todd Bonita, Melanie Levitt and Chris Volpe.
Portsmouth, NH & York County, Maine
(8) Tuesdays (9am - 3pm) June 02 - July 21, 2025
$100 each
$800 for 8 Tuesdays
Learn the unique skills of outdoor, "Plein air" painting with 8 different painters over eight Tuesdays in the picturesque, coastal York county, Maine and seacoast New Hampshire. In this unique offering you will benefit from the perspectives, painting and teaching styles of these experienced outdoor painters. Through demonstration, discussion, critiques and side-by-side painting in the field, we will attempt to simplify the Plein air painting process and explore what it means to see the world through the eyes of an artist. Join us this spring, summer and fall with your paint box and Art spirit.
Meet on painting locations with your supplies. Locations sent to you upon registration)
*(Last year sold out and wait listed, these classes will fill).
PLEIN AIR PAINTING TUESDAYS (Limit 14 students per session).
$100 each or $800 for 8 Tuesdays. (9am - 3)
* Pro -rate if registered for Monhegan or Isles of Shoals.
* Equipment rental: Includes all gear and an 8x10" canvas. $50
June 02 - July 21, 2026
June 2: (9-3) Todd Bonita (Keep it simple approach)
June 09: (9-3) Kathleen Robbins (Loose and free)
June 16: (9-3) Melanie Levitt (Palette Knife and mark making)
June 23: (9-3) Daniel Corey (Pushing expressive color)
June 30: (9-3) Joshua Langstaff (Indirect approach)
July 07: (9-3) Christopher Volpe (Abstracting the landscape)
July 14 (9-3) Caleb Stone (Cape Ann Tradition)
July 21: (9-3) Tom Hughes (Direct and Expressive)
REGISTER: Call (603) 819-9100 or email [email protected]
We accept:
* Credit Cards (add 3.5% for process fees)
* Pay Pal (add 3% for process fee) send to [email protected]
* Venmo (add 1.2% for process fee)
* cash for teachers pet (Smiling)
To Mail a check for registration:
Send a check made out to Todd Bonita for the full balance and mail to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave
Greenland, NH 03840
*Please write in the memo on the check, "Plein air Tuesday and indicate instructors name"
Equipment rental : ($50 day) includes outdoor easel, pallet, paint, mediums, brushes and 1 (8x10") canvas.
Eight Painters / Eight weeks:
Tom Hughes, Daniel Corey, Caleb Stone, Kathleen Robbins, Joshua Langstaff, Todd Bonita, Melanie Levitt and Chris Volpe.
Portsmouth, NH & York County, Maine
(8) Tuesdays (9am - 3pm) June 02 - July 21, 2025
$100 each
$800 for 8 Tuesdays
Learn the unique skills of outdoor, "Plein air" painting with 8 different painters over eight Tuesdays in the picturesque, coastal York county, Maine and seacoast New Hampshire. In this unique offering you will benefit from the perspectives, painting and teaching styles of these experienced outdoor painters. Through demonstration, discussion, critiques and side-by-side painting in the field, we will attempt to simplify the Plein air painting process and explore what it means to see the world through the eyes of an artist. Join us this spring, summer and fall with your paint box and Art spirit.
Meet on painting locations with your supplies. Locations sent to you upon registration)
*(Last year sold out and wait listed, these classes will fill).
PLEIN AIR PAINTING TUESDAYS (Limit 14 students per session).
$100 each or $800 for 8 Tuesdays. (9am - 3)
* Pro -rate if registered for Monhegan or Isles of Shoals.
* Equipment rental: Includes all gear and an 8x10" canvas. $50
June 02 - July 21, 2026
June 2: (9-3) Todd Bonita (Keep it simple approach)
June 09: (9-3) Kathleen Robbins (Loose and free)
June 16: (9-3) Melanie Levitt (Palette Knife and mark making)
June 23: (9-3) Daniel Corey (Pushing expressive color)
June 30: (9-3) Joshua Langstaff (Indirect approach)
July 07: (9-3) Christopher Volpe (Abstracting the landscape)
July 14 (9-3) Caleb Stone (Cape Ann Tradition)
July 21: (9-3) Tom Hughes (Direct and Expressive)
REGISTER: Call (603) 819-9100 or email [email protected]
We accept:
* Credit Cards (add 3.5% for process fees)
* Pay Pal (add 3% for process fee) send to [email protected]
* Venmo (add 1.2% for process fee)
* cash for teachers pet (Smiling)
To Mail a check for registration:
Send a check made out to Todd Bonita for the full balance and mail to:
Todd Bonita
28 McShane Ave
Greenland, NH 03840
*Please write in the memo on the check, "Plein air Tuesday and indicate instructors name"
Equipment rental : ($50 day) includes outdoor easel, pallet, paint, mediums, brushes and 1 (8x10") canvas.
SUPPLY LIST
Because of the variety of instructors in this eight week class, please understand that the expectation is not to purchase all of the different tools and materials of each instructor. Its perfectly fine to use the tools and materials you currently have and perhaps selectively compliment your gear with instructors suggestions if you wish. Its true that Rembrandt could make art with shoe polish and a rag, however, if you enjoy the sport of experimenting with tools and materials, please consider some recommendations on practical gear below, which we have also included some Instructor specific lists for your consideration. Below, you can see the tools and materials of Kathleen Robbins and Todd Bonita respectably. If you would like the supply list of another instructor, please reach out and we can get that for you.
PRACTICAL STUDIO SUGGESTIONS
The most widely suggested materials palette of colors, as passed down from the practical and simplified suggestions of academic masters suggests the use of the Split primary palette. This is simply a warm and a cool version of each of the three primaries, (Yellow, Red and Blue) for a total of six colors plus white.
PRACTICAL STUDIO SUGGESTIONS
The most widely suggested materials palette of colors, as passed down from the practical and simplified suggestions of academic masters suggests the use of the Split primary palette. This is simply a warm and a cool version of each of the three primaries, (Yellow, Red and Blue) for a total of six colors plus white.
Kathleen Robbins Supply list
Kathleen Robbins set up.
Kathleen Robbins Supply list:
I have to admit I am a bit unconventional. But here is what I use.
A black metal folding easel. It's sturdy enough to hold a large painting but to keep it from getting caught by the wind I use a bungee cord and a gallon of water that hangs in the middle of the tripod. I also use a small folding table. The one I picked up at Walmart many years ago is 20x48. But they should have something that would work. For oil paint: Bring what you like but I would recommend:
One Blue (ultramarine Blue) One Red (cad red light) One Yellow (cad yellow light) White Black (ivory black)
We will be focusing on mixing color and discussing how a limited palette will help you understand how color works and compliments each other.
Our motto of the day will be to mix our palette colors slowly, and paint quickly :)
I use a paper palette. And I have a large 18x24 size. I use 4 large drawing paper clips to hold the paper palette together so that the wind does not cause issues. You do not need it to be this large. Any size will be fine. You can always tape two pieces together to a piece of cardboard or a drawing board. Use your creativity.
Please bring a variety of brushes and palette knives. Please have a couple of large flat brushes. A few canvases, nothing too large. If you would like to work on paper that is ok as well. Oh... bring an old credit card or some other tool to scrape with.
A sketch book. charcoal or graphite pencils.
Container for turps, medium if you use one, rags, trash bag for clean up.
I have to admit I am a bit unconventional. But here is what I use.
A black metal folding easel. It's sturdy enough to hold a large painting but to keep it from getting caught by the wind I use a bungee cord and a gallon of water that hangs in the middle of the tripod. I also use a small folding table. The one I picked up at Walmart many years ago is 20x48. But they should have something that would work. For oil paint: Bring what you like but I would recommend:
One Blue (ultramarine Blue) One Red (cad red light) One Yellow (cad yellow light) White Black (ivory black)
We will be focusing on mixing color and discussing how a limited palette will help you understand how color works and compliments each other.
Our motto of the day will be to mix our palette colors slowly, and paint quickly :)
I use a paper palette. And I have a large 18x24 size. I use 4 large drawing paper clips to hold the paper palette together so that the wind does not cause issues. You do not need it to be this large. Any size will be fine. You can always tape two pieces together to a piece of cardboard or a drawing board. Use your creativity.
Please bring a variety of brushes and palette knives. Please have a couple of large flat brushes. A few canvases, nothing too large. If you would like to work on paper that is ok as well. Oh... bring an old credit card or some other tool to scrape with.
A sketch book. charcoal or graphite pencils.
Container for turps, medium if you use one, rags, trash bag for clean up.
Todd Bonita Supply List
Todd Bonita Supply list:
(Think light weight and portable, find creative ways to simplify...I manage to pack everything below in a back pack and hit the trail. I get most of my supplies online at ASW, Jerrys Artarama, Dick Blick, Cheap Joes or Utrecht).
(Click here for an Illustrated page detailing Todd Bonita Plein air kit)
** With a variety of instructors leading these classes, its not realistiv to expect students to purchase each instructors supplies and palette. Please feel free to bring your outdoor painting supplies and colors. It is recommended that your palette of colors should be able to create a color wheel. If this is the case, you should be suited to paint just about anything in nature.
Portable Easel
French easel, half easel or Pochade box for working outside.
(I use the 10x12" Open Box M system and sometimes the 6x8" Guerilla box for smaller work, both are mounted to a photographers tripod. If you prefer the French easels, go with the lighter and smaller Jullian Half box easel. You might check Ebay or try "All of Craigslist" search for whatever easel you decide to go with. * Here is a terrific article on Pochade Box reviews from the popular Lines and Colors blog. This will give you a thorough understanding of whats available and best for you. Click here.
Palette
I recommend a wood palette. I used a glass palette once and it fell and shattered...try to avoid paper pallets, they are flimsy and a wind gust creates a mess.
Paint
*(No matter who you study with, the most important consideration is your ability to have a color palette that will enable you to make a color wheel (The full spectrum of color)...I recommend a minimal palette of a warm and cool version of the three primaries plus white (with maybe a few extras)....Please spend the extra for professional grade paints. Winsor & Newton, Gamblin and Utrecht brands are perfectly good and reasonably priced but there are many good options.)
My Split Primary Palette is made of 7 colors plus white (I have optional comfort colors for fun but not necessary).
* A Quick dry white: I like Winsor and Newton's Underpainting white but any quick dry white is good. My favorite lately is:
* Griffin Alkyd Titanium White by Winsor and Newtn (Alkyd is a quick dry paint that plays nice with oils. For brands, Gamblin, DaVinci and Winsor & Newton Griffin)
* Titanium White
* Cad Yellow medium
* Yellow ochre (or Transparent earth yellow)
* Alizarin Crimson Permanent
* Cadmium Red deep
* Ultramarine Blue
* Cobalt Blue or Cerulean Blue
* Burnt Sienna
These colors below are OPTIONAL and are my personal comfort colors. Entirely subjective. Bring colors you have a response to.
Cadmium Orange (optional)
Dioxizine Purple (optional)
Ivory black (optional)
raw or burnt umber (optional)
*note* For years I mixed greens using Ultramarine Blue and Cadmium Yellow Medium but I like these comfort Greens.\ below.
Sap Green (optional) * Warm Transparent earth color
Prussian Green (optional) *Cool transparent earth color
Olive Green (optional) *Warm Transparent earth with umber tones.
Viridian (optional) *Cool, Transparent dye color. Stainer.
Painting surface
Canvas, canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed wood panel (sizes can range from 6x8” to 14x18” but I would not go larger)...(Bring enough for two paintings each day.
Brushes
*Assortment of bristle brushes (I suggest large, medium and small in three styles: Flats, Rounds and Filberts. I mostly use Robert Simmons Signet series flats #3, #6 and #10)
*One or two Royal sable flats in medium and large sizes (size 10 or 16) for blending and softening edges (I prefer Langnickel.)
*Small synthetic rounds for details. (I suggest Winsor and Newton Septre Gold 2 in the 404 series...size 4 and / or size 6)
Other
Trowel type Pallet knife
liquin and pallet cup
Gamsol (Turpentine substitute) with container or medium glass jar
paper towels (Blue shop towels are the best)
Soft pencil, eraser and sketchbook
Ruler, straight edge or a mahl stick (something to make straight lines with is handy)
A Veiwfinder: Important! Whether homemade or store bought, it must be adjustable or proportionate to your canvases. Viewcatcher is ideal.
Artist paint box or back pack for supplies
Wet paint carrier. I love the PanelPaks...they are lightweight and convenient.
*Appropriate clothing for outdoor weather and conditions.
Optional
Hat
sunglasses
Water bottle or something to drink, snack
Sun block
Bug spray
If you are uncomfortable standing you may consider a portable folding chair
Wheeled caddy for supplies if necessary
Camera
Umbrella
(Think light weight and portable, find creative ways to simplify...I manage to pack everything below in a back pack and hit the trail. I get most of my supplies online at ASW, Jerrys Artarama, Dick Blick, Cheap Joes or Utrecht).
(Click here for an Illustrated page detailing Todd Bonita Plein air kit)
** With a variety of instructors leading these classes, its not realistiv to expect students to purchase each instructors supplies and palette. Please feel free to bring your outdoor painting supplies and colors. It is recommended that your palette of colors should be able to create a color wheel. If this is the case, you should be suited to paint just about anything in nature.
Portable Easel
French easel, half easel or Pochade box for working outside.
(I use the 10x12" Open Box M system and sometimes the 6x8" Guerilla box for smaller work, both are mounted to a photographers tripod. If you prefer the French easels, go with the lighter and smaller Jullian Half box easel. You might check Ebay or try "All of Craigslist" search for whatever easel you decide to go with. * Here is a terrific article on Pochade Box reviews from the popular Lines and Colors blog. This will give you a thorough understanding of whats available and best for you. Click here.
Palette
I recommend a wood palette. I used a glass palette once and it fell and shattered...try to avoid paper pallets, they are flimsy and a wind gust creates a mess.
Paint
*(No matter who you study with, the most important consideration is your ability to have a color palette that will enable you to make a color wheel (The full spectrum of color)...I recommend a minimal palette of a warm and cool version of the three primaries plus white (with maybe a few extras)....Please spend the extra for professional grade paints. Winsor & Newton, Gamblin and Utrecht brands are perfectly good and reasonably priced but there are many good options.)
My Split Primary Palette is made of 7 colors plus white (I have optional comfort colors for fun but not necessary).
* A Quick dry white: I like Winsor and Newton's Underpainting white but any quick dry white is good. My favorite lately is:
* Griffin Alkyd Titanium White by Winsor and Newtn (Alkyd is a quick dry paint that plays nice with oils. For brands, Gamblin, DaVinci and Winsor & Newton Griffin)
* Titanium White
* Cad Yellow medium
* Yellow ochre (or Transparent earth yellow)
* Alizarin Crimson Permanent
* Cadmium Red deep
* Ultramarine Blue
* Cobalt Blue or Cerulean Blue
* Burnt Sienna
These colors below are OPTIONAL and are my personal comfort colors. Entirely subjective. Bring colors you have a response to.
Cadmium Orange (optional)
Dioxizine Purple (optional)
Ivory black (optional)
raw or burnt umber (optional)
*note* For years I mixed greens using Ultramarine Blue and Cadmium Yellow Medium but I like these comfort Greens.\ below.
Sap Green (optional) * Warm Transparent earth color
Prussian Green (optional) *Cool transparent earth color
Olive Green (optional) *Warm Transparent earth with umber tones.
Viridian (optional) *Cool, Transparent dye color. Stainer.
Painting surface
Canvas, canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed wood panel (sizes can range from 6x8” to 14x18” but I would not go larger)...(Bring enough for two paintings each day.
Brushes
*Assortment of bristle brushes (I suggest large, medium and small in three styles: Flats, Rounds and Filberts. I mostly use Robert Simmons Signet series flats #3, #6 and #10)
*One or two Royal sable flats in medium and large sizes (size 10 or 16) for blending and softening edges (I prefer Langnickel.)
*Small synthetic rounds for details. (I suggest Winsor and Newton Septre Gold 2 in the 404 series...size 4 and / or size 6)
Other
Trowel type Pallet knife
liquin and pallet cup
Gamsol (Turpentine substitute) with container or medium glass jar
paper towels (Blue shop towels are the best)
Soft pencil, eraser and sketchbook
Ruler, straight edge or a mahl stick (something to make straight lines with is handy)
A Veiwfinder: Important! Whether homemade or store bought, it must be adjustable or proportionate to your canvases. Viewcatcher is ideal.
Artist paint box or back pack for supplies
Wet paint carrier. I love the PanelPaks...they are lightweight and convenient.
*Appropriate clothing for outdoor weather and conditions.
Optional
Hat
sunglasses
Water bottle or something to drink, snack
Sun block
Bug spray
If you are uncomfortable standing you may consider a portable folding chair
Wheeled caddy for supplies if necessary
Camera
Umbrella