Plein Air Painting in the Quinlan Sculpture Garden with
Stephanie Amato
3 Tuesdays
Sept 13 - 27
1 PM - 4 PM
$125 members
$150 non-members
This class will focus on the key elements needed to complete a plein air painting within the beauty of the Quinlan Sculpture Garden.
Since painting outdoors may seem intimidating, Stephanie will guide students to create small outdoor studies from direct observation. She will examine the fundamentals of simplifying the subject through composition, design, as well as value and temperature. A review of different materials and techniques will also be presented. By working on the Quinlan property, there is no need to purchase any additional “plein air equipment”. Easels from the Quinlan studios will be available to bring out to the garden if you do not have your own.
In case of inclement weather, Stephanie will bring flowers and plants inside and set up and indoor garden to work from.
Sept 13 - 27
1 PM - 4 PM
$125 members
$150 non-members
This class will focus on the key elements needed to complete a plein air painting within the beauty of the Quinlan Sculpture Garden.
Since painting outdoors may seem intimidating, Stephanie will guide students to create small outdoor studies from direct observation. She will examine the fundamentals of simplifying the subject through composition, design, as well as value and temperature. A review of different materials and techniques will also be presented. By working on the Quinlan property, there is no need to purchase any additional “plein air equipment”. Easels from the Quinlan studios will be available to bring out to the garden if you do not have your own.
In case of inclement weather, Stephanie will bring flowers and plants inside and set up and indoor garden to work from.
Artist Bio
Stephanie Amato began her art education at the Parsons School of Design in NYC where she acquired the basic skills and techniques to begin her creative career. She continued her training at Mason Gross School of the Arts and the Art Students League in Manhattan. During her art education, Stephanie also obtained a degree as a Graphic Designer. This has given her the knowledge to create work that is strong in both concept and design.
In 2003 Stephanie received her first award from the Tewksbury Historical Society for her pastel “A Garden’s Bounty”. Many exhibitions and top honors have followed since that time. She received the "Pastel Society of America's Award for her still life, Oranges, Lemons and Blossoms", First Place at the 2010 Bayonet Farm Art Festival (Judged by Peter Trippi, Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine) and “Best In Show” in 2009 at the Pastel Society of New Jerseys Annual Juried Show. Palisades Insurance selected her pastel of “Mount Prospect Elementary School” for their Highway Billboard Installation, which was displayed along Route 202 in Branchburg, NJ and was selected as the cover artist for the 2010 Jerry’s Artarama Catalog, as well as being the featured artist for their online website and email campaigns.
Stephanie has exhibited her work throughout the East Coast. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey, a Resident Member of the Salmagundi Club, the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America and the former Lead Coordinator of “The New Jersey Society of en Plein Air Painters” 2009-2011.
In 2003 Stephanie received her first award from the Tewksbury Historical Society for her pastel “A Garden’s Bounty”. Many exhibitions and top honors have followed since that time. She received the "Pastel Society of America's Award for her still life, Oranges, Lemons and Blossoms", First Place at the 2010 Bayonet Farm Art Festival (Judged by Peter Trippi, Editor of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine) and “Best In Show” in 2009 at the Pastel Society of New Jerseys Annual Juried Show. Palisades Insurance selected her pastel of “Mount Prospect Elementary School” for their Highway Billboard Installation, which was displayed along Route 202 in Branchburg, NJ and was selected as the cover artist for the 2010 Jerry’s Artarama Catalog, as well as being the featured artist for their online website and email campaigns.
Stephanie has exhibited her work throughout the East Coast. She is a Signature Member of the Pastel Society of New Jersey, a Resident Member of the Salmagundi Club, the American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America and the former Lead Coordinator of “The New Jersey Society of en Plein Air Painters” 2009-2011.
