Plein AiR Patrol with Forest Stearns

The Garden is thrilled to introduce artist Forest Stearns of DRAWEVERYWHERE Studios who is hosting an interactive Artist in Residency (AiR) project, Plein AiR Patrol, at the Garden. Once a month, Forest will serve as host for a meet-up of artists at any level (beginners to experienced) to engage in a regular practice of outdoor drawing/painting inspired by the diverse settings of the UC Botanical Garden. Meet-ups start in February and will run through August, culminating in a show of Forest's work, as well as participants, to be scheduled in September. Forest will choose a Friday date to be posted at least one month in advance, with the Garden locale to be revealed during check-in.

During the meet-up you can shadow Forest in action and ask questions, discover other artists' style and approach, work on your own piece, share in practice, and see the Garden in new ways. All that is required is a UCBG membership and your desire to explore plein air art-making with others. Online registration for each meet-up is free and enabled when you Sign in for membership verification. An email will be sent before the meet-up and will include suggested materials to bring if you are new to this art form.

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