En Plein Air Painting with Maeve Croghan

Ready to swap studio walls for sunlit skies? Join acclaimed nature painter Maeve Croghan for an open‑air art adventure! Whether you’re a seasoned brush‑wielder or a curious first‑timer, this course is all about joyful exploration, heartfelt observation, and finding your own creative voice in nature’s studio.

You’ll:

• Dive into acrylic painting under the open sky

• Laugh, learn, and experiment with color, composition, and technique

• Watch Maeve demonstrate her approach to plein air painting

• Receive gentle guidance tailored to your style and level

• Leave with a freshly painted piece and a bigger smile

All materials are provided, though experienced painters are welcome to bring their own tools. 🌞🖌️

About Your Instructor – Maeve Croghan

Maeve Croghan is a highly respected Plein air and nature painter whose work celebrates the beauty, strength, and spirit of the natural world. She began painting at age 15 and has since developed a deeply intuitive approach that starts outdoors—immersed in nature—and often finishes in the studio from memory and emotion.

Maeve studied at institutions including the San Francisco Art Institute and New College of California with a focus on Art and Social Change. Her richly colored landscapes have been shown in galleries and museums across the U.S. and Japan, featured on wine labels (including a French Beaujolais Nouveau competition), and collected internationally.

She’s also active in the art community—founding groups like the Mendocino Eco Artists and teaching Plein air workshops from Mackinac Island to the Mendocino Coast.