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In this class, we will paint small studies with (approximately) three to seven shapes. This is an exercise in simplifying the number of shapes within your painting to make it a more impactful piece.
I’ve been experimenting with limiting the number of shapes, looking out my studio window.
In the afternoon, we will take one of your earlier studies and play with changing some of those shape values.
We will paint outside, here at On Track Studios, have lunch and paint some more! Please participate in critique at the end.
Sat, September 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Track Studios
1978 Wilson Pike
Franklin, TN 37067
8 spots offered
Supplies needed:
Please bring your lunch. I’ll have tea, water, coffee.
Plein air gear
Your own palette of paint, whatever you are comfortable using. I use a primary palette with a few “add ons”.
Small and medium palette knife; we will use these mostly!
Small brushes: size 3-4
Pencil
9 x 12 panel to be taped off when you come to workshop, (I have the tape)
Oderless mineral spirits
Paper towels.
Bring a playful attitude! There is no pressure to “create a painting”. This is an opportunity to learn to see fewer shapes and hopefully it will translate into your plein air and studio work.
Questions? Brenda Coldwell, brendafayecoldwell@gmail.com
Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellations made 7 or more days before the workshop: eligible for a 100% refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop: non‑refundable.
If you are unable to attend, please email Lolly Brown at chestnuts.marketing@gmail.com so we can update the roster.
In this class, we will paint small studies with (approximately) three to seven shapes. This is an exercise in simplifying the number of shapes within your painting to make it a more impactful piece.
I’ve been experimenting with limiting the number of shapes, looking out my studio window.
In the afternoon, we will take one of your earlier studies and play with changing some of those shape values.
We will paint outside, here at On Track Studios, have lunch and paint some more! Please participate in critique at the end.
Sat, September 19, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
On Track Studios
1978 Wilson Pike
Franklin, TN 37067
8 spots offered
Supplies needed:
Please bring your lunch. I’ll have tea, water, coffee.
Plein air gear
Your own palette of paint, whatever you are comfortable using. I use a primary palette with a few “add ons”.
Small and medium palette knife; we will use these mostly!
Small brushes: size 3-4
Pencil
9 x 12 panel to be taped off when you come to workshop, (I have the tape)
Oderless mineral spirits
Paper towels.
Bring a playful attitude! There is no pressure to “create a painting”. This is an opportunity to learn to see fewer shapes and hopefully it will translate into your plein air and studio work.
Questions? Brenda Coldwell, brendafayecoldwell@gmail.com
Cancellations & Refunds
Cancellations made 7 or more days before the workshop: eligible for a 100% refund.
Cancellations made within 7 days of the workshop: non‑refundable.
If you are unable to attend, please email Lolly Brown at chestnuts.marketing@gmail.com so we can update the roster.