Barbara Davis - Painting skies and clouds

In this workshop, students will learn to paint skies - with a focus on clouds - incorporating lessons on edges, value, composition, and color in order to make your skyscapes realistic and yet painterly! Bring your own photos or paint from a provided reference and learn to paint sunlight and atmospheric effects in this fun, one-day class. Lunch will be provided.

Born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, Barbara has painted since the age of fourteen.  She obtained a degree in Fine Art from Auburn University Montgomery in 1987; however, she primarily worked in the banking industry while pursuing her art as an avocation with the hope of eventually becoming a full-time artist.  

Barbara painted portraits full-time in the mid-1990’s, but in 2004, she began painting en plein air and it changed her life and opened many doors to meet other artists and join painting groups.  She has had the opportunity to take workshops from such wonderful artists as Roger Dale Brown, Perry Austin, Mark Horton, Christopher Groves, and other members of Plein Air Painters of the Southeast and the members of the Cumberland Society of Painters, and the late Gordon Wetmore.  After years of studying and painting, her dream of working as a full-time artist has been realized and she is thankful to all these incredible teaching artists who have been willing to share their knowledge.  

Barbara paints in oil and, since she loves to paint the effect of light, her subject matter is across the board…landscapes, still life, portraits, figures, animals… but she finds her heart is always drawn to the skies.  

Class size is limited, so that each student can receive the maximum amount of interaction with the instructor. A suggested materials list will be provided prior to the class.

Stay and create! One of the unique features of attending a workshop at The Studio at Green Pastures is that artists are able to stay at the properties affiliated with The Studio at Green Pastures.  You’ll enjoy staying at these beautiful properties, spending time with new artist friends and not having to commute. Limited lodging is available on the workshop property. Check out GreenPastures Getaways.com for information about the different spaces to stay. For reservations, contact Stewart at [email protected] via email or by phone at 205-541-2640. You will not be able to book these directly from the website. These rentals are currently blocked out for attendees and are set up with special pricing for our workshops.