Artist Alliance members, bring all your usual outdoor painting gear and join us for a vibrant and dynamic paint out at the historic diner, 101 Cafe in Oceanside. Come and meet our newest Paint Out Volunteer, Andrew Johnson (pictured above), on Sunday, September 3, at 9:00am to check in. Afterwards, you will be on your own to explore the area and select your favorite scene to paint. Please Note: This is a non-instructional event.
Whether you’re a first-time painter or a seasoned pro, this event welcomes artists of every skill level. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and connect with fellow plein air painters. Immerse yourself in the charming nostalgia of the 101 Cafe, a cherished Oceanside landmark that provides the perfect backdrop for your creative endeavors.
Event Bonus: When you are finished painting, bring your painting to OMA and share it with the group gathered for the Artist Alliance-hosted event, Coffee and Conversation. The event is FREE and runs from 12:00-2:00pm. This is a great opportunity for networking and showing off your artwork to the art community!
Support OMA and local artists, by shopping at our Museum Store on Sunday, July 9, 12:00-2:00pm. Members are invited to enjoy complimentary mimosas and receive door prizes such as exclusive discounts while they browse through unique local goods. Limited signed catalogs by the Dijkstras for the exhibition, Art For The People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection, will be available to shop.
Not an OMA member? You are more than welcome to join us regardless.
Off The Wall: Connie Jenkins | Virtual Series
Connie Jenkins is an accomplished Realist painter known for her large-scale canvases depicting the natural landscape. Her artwork explores the interplay between yin and yang forces and captures the cyclical nature of time, mirroring the human life cycle. Jenkins holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art from the University of Colorado at Boulder. With over 25 years of teaching experience, she has shared her expertise in drawing, painting, and design at various colleges and universities in Southern California. Join us as we explore specific artworks by Jenkins, examining their deeper meanings and the stories they tell.
Welcome to Off The Wall! Whether you are an art enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the artistic process, this virtual interview offers a rare opportunity to gain insights and connect with a renowned artist from the comfort of your own home. Discover the stories behind the strokes, the inspiration behind the masterpieces, and the passion that fuels the artist’s soul!
Plein Air Festival Awards Celebration | Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023
Celebrate the culmination of the second Oceanside Plein Air Festival with fellow artists and art lovers. Mingle over refreshments, view and buy paintings selected for the 2023 Plein Air Festival Juried Exhibition, and purchase your own original work of art at the Plein Air Easel Sale. Join us as we recognize the outstanding paintings in various categories and award the winning prizes, including Best in Show judged by Shuang Li, Michael Obermeyer, and OMA Executive Director Maria Mingalone. As we put a stamp on a week of outstanding creativity, gather with old and new friends alike to raise a glass to art and the natural environment in Oceanside’s second Plein Air Festival.
Free for General Public.
Plein Air Artists Register here:
Geoff Allen: “Painting Trees in Watercolor” Workshop | Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023
The focus of this workshop will be on designing tree shapes and expressing foliage with the fewest strokes with artist Geoff Allen.
During workshops, participants will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance and instruction from experienced artists. Participants will learn specific techniques depending on the artist who is teaching, receive personalized feedback on their work, and get to ask questions about the Plein Air painting process all while capturing some of Oceanside’s most iconic scenery. Workshops are limited to 15 participants and are not included in Plein Air Festival registration.
$115
Refund Policy
Full payment is required at the time of registration for all levels of Plein Air Festival participants. Refunds will not be available for Plein Air workshops. We understand that plans change and things may come up to prevent your attendance. Purchase of workshop tickets may be transferred to a friend or for credit used towards tickets to the museum, a different workshop (if available), towards a membership, or for a 100% tax-deductible donation.
Eileen McCullough “Capturing the Coastal Community” Workshop | Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023
Artist Eileen McCullough is recognized for the vibrant, fluid watercolor painting style that captures the sensation of Southern California beach communities. She is a signature member of LAPAPA and holds a Master signature membership of Watercolor West. Paint along with Eileen as she paints the Aqua Cafe. Follow her three-step process. Learn how she establishes her whites and glazes by layering transparent washes and finishes with energetic calligraphy.
During workshops, participants will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance and instruction from experienced artists. Participants will learn specific techniques depending on the artist who is teaching, receive personalized feedback on their work, and get to ask questions about the Plein Air painting process all while capturing some of Oceanside’s most iconic scenery. Workshops are limited to 15 participants and are not included in Plein Air Festival registration.
$115
Refund Policy
Full payment is required at the time of registration for all levels of Plein Air Festival participants. Refunds will not be available for Plein Air workshops. We understand that plans change and things may come up to prevent your attendance. Purchase of workshop tickets may be transferred to a friend or for credit used towards tickets to the museum, a different workshop (if available), towards a membership, or for a 100% tax-deductible donation.
Gabriel Stockton: “Oceanside Pier” Workshop | Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023
Learn how to create a snapshot, a beautiful poem. If you’ve never painted on the beach, this is the class for you! Artist Gabriel Stockton will share how a quick mini-painting can receive an award from Andy Evans. We will uncover the confidence in painting moving landscapes through painting on the beach.
During workshops, participants will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance and instruction from experienced artists. Participants will learn specific techniques depending on the artist who is teaching, receive personalized feedback on their work, and get to ask questions about the Plein Air painting process all while capturing some of Oceanside’s most iconic scenery. Workshops are limited to 15 participants and are not included in Plein Air Festival registration.
$115
Refund Policy
Full payment is required at the time of registration for all levels of Plein Air Festival participants. Refunds will not be available for Plein Air workshops. We understand that plans change and things may come up to prevent your attendance. Purchase of workshop tickets may be transferred to a friend or for credit used towards tickets to the museum, a different workshop (if available), towards a membership, or for a 100% tax-deductible donation.
Toni Williams: “Landscape, the Four Planes” Workshop | Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023
Come set up in Guajome Park and learn how to apply John F. Carlson’s rules, essentially four masses that make up a good landscape with the artist, Toni Williams.
During workshops, participants will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance and instruction from experienced artists. Participants will learn specific techniques depending on the artist who is teaching, receive personalized feedback on their work, and get to ask questions about the Plein Air painting process all while capturing some of Oceanside’s most iconic scenery. Workshops are limited to 15 participants and are not included in Plein Air Festival registration.
Location: Guajome Park “Carlson’s Four Planes” near the bathrooms
$115
Refund Policy
Full payment is required at the time of registration for all levels of Plein Air Festival participants. Refunds will not be available for Plein Air workshops. We understand that plans change and things may come up to prevent your attendance. Purchase of workshop tickets may be transferred to a friend or for credit used towards tickets to the museum, a different workshop (if available), towards a membership, or for a 100% tax-deductible donation.
Geoff Allen: “Creating Atmosphere in Watercolor” Workshop | Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023
Learn how to make a sense of distance, mood, and mystery within our watercolors with artist, Geoff Allen. See optional video to prepare here.
During workshops, participants will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance and instruction from experienced artists. Participants will learn specific techniques depending on the artist who is teaching, receive personalized feedback on their work, and get to ask questions about the Plein Air painting process all while capturing some of Oceanside’s most iconic scenery. Workshops are limited to 15 participants and are not included in Plein Air Festival registration.
$115
Refund Policy
Full payment is required at the time of registration for all levels of Plein Air Festival participants. Refunds will not be available for Plein Air workshops. We understand that plans change and things may come up to prevent your attendance. Purchase of workshop tickets may be transferred to a friend or for credit used towards tickets to the museum, a different workshop (if available), towards a membership, or for a 100% tax-deductible donation.
Eileen McCullough: “Fun with Watercolor Sketching” Workshop | Oceanside Plein Air Festival 2023
Sketching outdoors is relaxing and fun. You are free of the demands and expectations associated with a finished watercolor painting.
Follow along with artist, Eileen McCullough, as she demos her creative carefree style. The subject matter will be beachgoers and the festivities centered around the Oceanside Pier. The focus will be on sketching with a brush plus, lessons on signage, umbrellas, banners, bikes, and bodyboarders.
Bring a comfy chair, small watercolor paper or sketchbook, some travel paints, and a few brushes. After the workshop, Eileen will demo how she incorporates her small sketches into her finished paintings.
Supply list:
Watercolor sketch paper. (ex. Canson blue 140 cold press pad 11×14, 8×10 Travel palette)
A few brushes (ex 3⁄4 inch flat, half-inch flat, small Chinese calligraphy brush)
Pencil
Eraser
Travel water container
Sunscreen
Hat Optional
Water Soluble graphite pencils Optional
Watercolor pencils, markers Optional
During workshops, participants will have the opportunity to receive expert guidance and instruction from experienced artists. Participants will learn specific techniques depending on the artist who is teaching, receive personalized feedback on their work, and get to ask questions about the Plein Air painting process all while capturing some of Oceanside’s most iconic scenery. Workshops are limited to 15 participants and are not included in Plein Air Festival registration.
Location: Underneath the Oceanside Pier
$115
Refund Policy
Full payment is required at the time of registration for all levels of Plein Air Festival participants. Refunds will not be available for Plein Air workshops. We understand that plans change and things may come up to prevent your attendance. Purchase of workshop tickets may be transferred to a friend or for credit used towards tickets to the museum, a different workshop (if available), towards a membership, or for a 100% tax-deductible donation.
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