Painting from observation involves a coordination of the eye and the hand that requires tremendous concentration and practice. Landscape painting provides a unique challenge for artists, because unlike a static, arranged and carefully lit still life, the landscape is always changing. The landscape's light, shadow and color tone may change frequently during one sitting, and may change completely from one day to the next. As you can see in the examples below, the class did a terrific job of capturing the essence of the Newark's evolving landscape.
Keli B., 12th Grade, Painting
Haylie T., 10th Grade, Painting
Destannie M., 9th Grade, Painting
Natalie T., 11th Grade, Painting
Ann S., 12th Grade, Painting