{"product_id":"plein-air-taylor-ms-workshop-with-wyatt-april-15-16-2027","title":"Plein Air in Taylor, MS  | Workshop with Wyatt | April 15 \u0026 16, 2027","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril 14–15, 2027 | Plein Air | Taylor, Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-Day Workshop | $575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch included each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin watercolor artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyatt Waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for two days of plein air painting in Taylor, Mississippi, on the grounds of the aptly named Plein Air community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust outside Oxford, Taylor offers the character of a small Mississippi town combined with the thoughtful architecture, green spaces and inviting streetscapes of Plein Air. Porches, cottages, gathering spaces and the surrounding North Mississippi landscape provide an abundance of subjects for two days devoted to painting outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop is designed for watercolor painters of all experience levels. Wyatt will share his approach to seeing and simplifying a scene, establishing strong values, working with color and capturing the atmosphere of a place without becoming overwhelmed by detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach morning, Wyatt will begin with a painting demonstration, sharing his process and decision-making as he works. Participants will then spend the remainder of the day painting, with Wyatt working individually with each person to offer guidance, feedback and instruction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach day will include a combination of demonstration, instruction and plenty of time to paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWyatt’s teaching emphasizes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning how to see\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — identifying what is most important in a scene, understanding value relationships and making intentional choices before and during the painting process. Participants will also work on composition, drawing, color, light and developing the confidence to respond to what is happening in front of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a plein air workshop, painting locations will be selected with both the subject and conditions in mind. Possible subjects include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe architecture and streetscapes of Plein Air\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorches, cottages and architectural details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLandscaped green spaces and gathering areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor’s small-town character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrees, fields and the surrounding North Mississippi landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeople and everyday activity within the community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the experience is learning to adapt to the conditions that make plein air painting both challenging and rewarding — changing light, weather, movement and the unexpected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wednesday \u0026amp; Thursday, April 14–15, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plein Air, Taylor, Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorkshop Fee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $575\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe workshop fee includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo full days of watercolor instruction with Wyatt Waters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorning painting demonstrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual guidance throughout each painting session\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup discussion and critique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch each day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants are responsible for their own watercolor supplies, lodging, transportation and meals other than the provided lunches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccommodations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLodging is available at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelleighton.com\" title=\"Hotel Leighton\"\u003eHotel Leighton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, located within the Plein Air community, making it especially convenient for workshop participants. Additional reservation information will be provided to registered participants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific painting locations, meeting information and additional workshop details will be provided prior to the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePainting Taylor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaylor offers the kind of subjects that reward careful observation — an inviting porch, an interesting roofline, trees framing a building, a quiet street or the way afternoon light moves across a familiar Southern landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe goal of these two days is not simply to reproduce a scene, but to learn how to recognize what gives it character and translate that feeling into watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome prepared to paint, experiment and enjoy two days immersed in watercolor and the distinctive character of Taylor, Mississippi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","offers":[{"title":"April 15 \u0026 16","offer_id":52710873923815,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/6730\/files\/657789792_18579554887039961_7214022315097038924_n.jpg?v=1791749860","url":"https:\/\/wyattwaters.com\/products\/plein-air-taylor-ms-workshop-with-wyatt-april-15-16-2027","provider":"Wyatt Waters Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}