This Studio Saturday art class will begin with an introduction to Plein Air Painting techniques with Ellen Odgen. Students will learn color theory, light logic, and atmospheric perspective. This two-part class will focus on the basics of painting with oils and the practice of Plein Air. Each student will create their own plein air painting outside of the museum during the workshop. 

All materials will be provided by the museum. Or you may purchase your materials from Mo's Art Supply in advance of the class. 

Ellen Ogden is a Baton Rouge artist behind many of the vibrant murals and whimsical sign art around town. Her lively creations have been painted on the windows and walls of businesses like Wanderlust by Abby, The Royal Standard, Hey Penelope, MJ’s Cafe, Pure Barre Baton Rouge and Olive or Twist.

Ogden has been passionate about art for as long as she can remember. She studied painting and art history at LSU. In 2016, she got her start in painting murals at Trader Joe’s in Metairie. From that year on, she painted dozens of murals around Louisiana.