3-Day Plein Air and Landscape Painting

Date

11/6/2026 - 11/8/2026
$350.00

Location

Views Studio and Gallery
1022 S. Maxwell St.
Siloam Springs, Arkansas 72761
United States

Contact Info

John Lasater
[email protected]
4795497271
Website

Accompany John Lasater for an exclusive three-day plein air painting workshop. A celebrated artist known for capturing the American landscape, John has earned numerous accolades in national competitions. Over three enriching days, he will share key insights from his extensive experience in painting and curating to elevate participants’ skills and deepen their understanding of plein air painting. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to grow as an artist. SECURE YOUR SPOT NOW!

"John is one of the greatest amongst us, y’all. Study from him. He is brilliant."

Charlie Hunter, Reasonably Fine Art Podcast

Workshop Highlights:

Path to Excellence: Learn advanced techniques for creating impactful paintings, find fresh inspiration beyond conventional approaches, and discover how to refine plein air work in the studio.
Painting Fast or Slow outdoors: Master methods for capturing the essence of a scene over extended painting sessions or with a quick interpretation.
Personalized Critiques: Receive tailored feedback to refine technique and artistic vision.
Backup Plan: Should the weather take a turn, there will be extended teaching about how to enjoyably painting studio landscapes from photography.

Pricing:

General Admission: $350
Deposit: A $100 deposit is required to hold your spot, with the balance due two weeks before the workshop starts. MAKE DEPOSIT HERE.

"Though I’m not a workshop junkie, I’ve been to enough workshops to realize that good painters are not necessarily good teachers. You are consistently good at both. I’m happy if I take away one or two useful concepts from a workshop, but I have learned a great deal more from you."
–Megan, Arkansas

Agenda (subject to change):

Day 1 - Friday

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Welcome and Lecture at Views Studio
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Lasater “Quick Painting” Demonstration and Sustained Painting (session 1) at Kayak Park
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Students Paint at Kayak Park

Day 2 - Saturday

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Convene at Views Studio, bring wet paintings in, head to location
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Lasater Demonstration
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Students Paint at Goforth Farm
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM: (Optional) Nocturne Follow-along Demonstration by Lasater at John Brown University

Day 3 - Sunday

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Convene at Views Studio, bring wet paintings in, head to location
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Students Paint at Kayak Park
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Lasater Sustained Painting Demonstration (Session 2)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Return to Views Studio
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Final Critique and Touch-Up Demonstration.

More About John:

John is a member of the exclusive group, Plein Air Painters of America. He has a stellar record including:

Grand Canyon Celebration of Art:
- Artist Choice (top prize) (2023)
Door County Plein Air Festival:
- 1ST PLACE (2019, 2015)
- 2ND PLACE (2018, 2022)
- Judges Award (2020)
Easels in Frederick:
- BEST OF SHOW (2014, 2016)
- ARTISTS' CHOICE (2016)
Plein Air Southwest:
- BEST OF SHOW (2014, 2017 in Dallas, Texas)
- 2ND PLACE (2022, 2021 in Galveston, Texas)
- Award of Excellence (2016 in Dallas, Texas)

Photos from Spring 2025 Workshop and Painting Locations:

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