Plein Air Morocco 2014
Nearly 30 paintings in 12 days … and still more to come from the easels of participants Zora Buchanan, Sook Chang, Jeff McRobbie and instructor, Sam Paonessa.
Tetouan from Blanco Riad Rooftop – oil on canvas by Sam Paonessa 2014
Between rich instructional times back at the studios of Green Olive Arts and the brief on-site demonstrations, everyone could speak of improvement in technique and results.
It is so helpful to have someone helping you see the possibilities of color and mark when you are really wanting to grow as a painter of landscapes.
Sam’s gentle but experienced input during the outings was a welcome encouragement. Thanks Sam!
Outings into the labyrinthine medina, Tetouan’s ancient walled city, up into the mountains, out to the beach and even various rooftops overwhelmed us with amazing views and choices of subject matter.
Sook Chang painting in Tetouan’s Medina
Zora Buchanan painting on a mountain road
Sam Paonessa painting in the creek bed along the road to Moulay Absalam
A weekend in Chefchaouen’s mystical blue medina inspired yet another whole set of paintings and was certainly a highlight for all.
3 Paintings from Chefchaouen by Sam Paonessa
An exhibition back at Green Olive Arts marked the studio’s very first exhibition of paintings by professional artists and was enjoyed by many.
Sam Paonessa, Sook Chang, Zora Buchanan and Jeff McRobbie at the exhibition of paintings (many still wet!) from Plein Air Morocco 2014 at Green Olive Arts
A sunny plein air outing up Mt Bouanan