Gallery Talk with the Pros-Tools of the Trade – Mediums & plein air painting setups used by professional artists

Festival Daily Lecture – “Tools of the Trade”

🖌️ What this lecture covers

• Portable easels and pochade boxes
• Paint choices (oil, watercolor, pastel, gouache)
• Field gear (panels, brushes, palettes)
• How artists manage light, weather, and mobility
• Real-world demo setups used on location

The festival includes demonstrations, workshops, and opportunities to interact with artists throughout the week, many based out of the central festival area in historic New Bern

Check out other Daily Topics in the Series

• How are artists chosen?
• What criteria are considered by the selection jurors in reviewing applications?
• What award selection criteria does the award judge use?
• How does the organization decide on the featured artists for their selection process?
• How do award winners prepare themselves for competitions?
• What do artists look for when they first visit the communities they’re going to paint?
• What personal obstacles do artists overcome to produce their best work within the event guidelines?
• What do artists look for when choosing three competition paintings?
• What should people consider when building their own collections?
• How does an artist decide what they want to paint?

NC Plein Air Team Leaders and past award winners will be answering these and other questions daily from noon to 1 p.m. at the Exhibition Gallery. Specific topics will be published prior to the event to assist you with planning your week.