The Atelier strives to bring our community workshops taught by artists on and off Long Island
Whether you're a beginning pastelist looking to sharpen their skills or an advanced illustrator wanting to dive into the world of plein air oil painting, we always have something new and exciting for artists of all levels!
Workshops are held throughout the year.
Upcoming Workshops
Plein Air with Fred Mendelsohn
INSTRUCTED BY FRED MENDELSOHN
DATE & TIME: Saturday May 16th, 8AM-1PM
FEE: $110 per person, materials not included
Painting en plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air.” It’s not so much a style as it is the effects of the weather, changing light and time constraints on the artist. Plein air
painting gained popularity during the 19th century, particularly among the Impressionist painters, who sought to capture the effects of light and color in the natural world. Artists such
as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Pissarro were known for their plein air works, which often featured vibrant colors and loose brushstrokes to convey the atmosphere
and mood of the scenes they painted.
Fred Mendelsohn, your instructor, will guide students through the steps of creating a successful painting “en plein air” using pastel, oil, acrylic or watercolor paints. He will share his creative process, sources of inspiration, and tools and techniques. The beginning stages, consisting of preliminary sketches and blocking in, will be discussed and practiced, as will elements further
into the painting process: color harmony, value and atmospheric perspective.
Frederic Mendelsohn, is a modern-day Renaissance man — neurologist, philanthropist, author, musician and artist. He is the holder of both a BA and MA degree as well as a MD, and is predominantly a landscape artist utilizing both oil and egg tempera paints. With over four decades of experience, Frederic has studied extensively with the Art Students League in NYC, The Art League of Long Island, New School University, and Marymount College, and is a proud member of the Long Island Museum Artist Guild as well as the Setauket Artist Group and the North Shore Art Guild.
The fee for this 5-hour workshop is $110. A variety of ability levels are welcomed and the materials list will be available on our website when registering. Students are asked to meet at the atelier for a brief orientation before continuing to the selected site for the day. If time permits, you will return to the atelier to review and critique the day's work in studio light.
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Happy 10 Year Anniversary!
The Atelier proudly marks ten years of creativity and growth. Rooted in the traditions of the classical atelier, The Atelier honors time-honored artistic training while embracing the expanding media alongside the needs of today’s creative community.
We preserve the master-apprentice model of individualized instruction, while integrating new media, interdisciplinary approaches, and broader community engagement. In this way, The Atelier blends time-honored mentorship and skill-building with a forward-looking perspective.