Class 16. Halloween Decorations in Plein Air with Kevin Inman | Athenaeum School of the Arts

Back by popular demand! Join Halloween-obsessive Kevin Inman for a pumpkin-spiced painting session in the streets of San Diego. We will paint in San Diego’s top Halloween décor spot of 2024 (if you know, you know) after extensive research by our intrepid teacher. Costumes strongly encouraged; candy provided.



Painting outdoors gives the artist the opportunity to experiment with light, color, and atmosphere. Work with San Diego landscape painter Kevin Inman to learn how to paint spontaneously, appreciate nature, and enjoy the moment. Topics include color mixing, design, and letting go of your inner critic.



Materials: Recommended oil or acrylic colors (Gamblin and Rembrandt paints): Limited palette: Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Titanium White. This palette saves money but limits your options in advanced painting techniques.

Basic palette: Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Hue), Cadmium Yellow Deep (or Hue), Cadmium Red Medium (or Hue), Alizarin Crimson Permanent, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue Hue, Titanium White, Burnt Umber, or preferred alternatives.

Recommended but optional palette: Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre.

Brushes: a range of brushes from #2 on up. I prefer hog bristle flats and filberts.

Other: cup or jar for solvent; paper towels; palette or paper palette pad; Gamsol or Turpenoid; linseed oil or Gamblin Solvent-free Gel; sketchbook; pencil; vine charcoal; palette knife; gloves; travel easel or pochade box; hat and sunscreen.

Supports: Stack of inexpensive materials for quick studies and exercises, such as a five-pack of Blick canvas boards, size 8” x 10” or 11” x 14”, an Arches oil paper pad, or a canvas pad. Two larger canvas boards or stretched canvases 11” x 14” to 16” x 20” for longer projects.