Plein Air Paint & Sip
Sep. 19 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
$40 – $75
Member: $40
Non-member: $75
Tap into your creative side during the Conservancy’s Plein Air Paint & Sip Member event on Catalina Island’s windward side, at Shark Harbor.
This member event will be led by esteemed artist Michael Obermeyer, whose 20-year-long career in illustration includes works for Disney Studios, the Anaheim Angels, McDonnell Douglas, Coldwell Banker, and the United States Air Force. Many of his paintings are in the U.S. Air Force Historical Art Collection in the Smithsonian Institute and the Pentagon. His expertise in illustration extends to landscapes and figures. Michael has extensive experience sketching and painting vistas from Avalon to Two Harbors and has been frequently featured in Catalina: The Wild Side Art Show & Sale.
We will gather at the Trailhead Visitor Center for transportation into the wildlands. Our journey will take us to the scenic Shark Harbor, where we will find our materials for this guided course. Bask in the warm sun, take in the ocean breeze and experience stunning coastal views while learning to paint alongside fellow Conservancy supporters.
Ground transportation, art supplies, a boxed lunch and refreshments will be included.
What to Bring
- A reusable water bottle
- Layered clothing, as temperatures may vary throughout the day
- Comfortable hiking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Important to Know
Become a member today to access the discounted rate.
We will meet at the Trailhead Visitor Center for departure and will return to the Trailhead at the end of the excursion.
Ferry tickets are not included in the cost of this workshop and should be purchased early to ensure a seat is available. Same day ferry riders from Long Beach should reserve the 6 a.m. or 8:15 a.m. Catalina Express boat.
Participants should come prepared for being outside in the field, standing and walking. Sturdy, close-toed shoes and a re-fillable water bottle are required. Some walking on uneven terrain should be expected.
More about the artist: Michael is the President of the prestigious California Art Club, and is a Signature Member of the California Art Club, the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association and the Plein Air Painters of America. Currently, his paintings are showing at galleries in Carmel, Pasadena, Balboa Island, Santa Barbara and Laguna Beach, where he is a regular exhibitor at the Festival of Arts. He maintains his studio in Laguna Beach, California.
Trailhead Visitor Center