Join us for a demonstration of painting en plein air by Richard Oversmith at Wild Cat Ridge Peony Farm in Clyde NC near Waynesville..The natural beauty of Western North Carolina has proven to offer infinite inspiration for Richard’s impressionistic landscapes. From rolling mountains to abundant waterfalls, the majestic Biltmore Estate to a simple farm scene, this region evokes the artist’s muse. Richard finds inspiration not only at home but in his many travels. He has painted all over the USA…See More

The Asheville Urban Landscape Painters meet every week throughout the year.  We have over 300 members and average about 25 painters at an event.  We organize more than 6 demos with notable artists each year to join us during our paintouts.  During warmer months we paint in Asheville and the surrounding areas in both urban and rural settings and in winter months we mix it up with some figure models, still life, urban sketching, indoor and outdoor venues. You may find out how to Join by going to…See More

Join us for a demonstration of painting en plein air by Richard Oversmith at Wild Cat Ridge Peony Farm in Clyde NC near Waynesville..The natural beauty of Western North Carolina has proven to offer infinite inspiration for Richard’s impressionistic landscapes. From rolling mountains to abundant waterfalls, the majestic Biltmore Estate to a simple farm scene, this region evokes the artist’s muse. Richard finds inspiration not only at home but in his many travels. He has painted all over the USA…See More

Join us Tuesday morning as Mitch Lee Kolbe demonstrates plein air painting at the historic Old Sherrill's Inn. Sherrill's Inn is located in Fairview on U.S. Hwy. 74, 1.1 miles southeast of the junction with State Rd. 2813 and 15 miles east of Asheville. The house is privately owned. The public is invited to watch Mitch while he demonstrates with oil paints. Those who would also like to paint at the Inn may bring their own plein air painting gear or sketching supplies. Ample free parking is…See More

Join the Asheville Urban Landscape Painters for a demonstration of plein air painting by Jim Carson at Magnolia Park in the Montford neighborhood of Asheville from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. The public is invited to watch Jim while he paints and those who would like to join him may bring their own plein air painting gear or sketching supplies for a morning of plein air in the park. This park has public bathrooms. Street parking is allowed in this area. The park is located at the intersection of…See More

You are invited to join us from 9:30 - 12:30 for a demonstration of plein air painting by Terrilynn Debreuil with pastels.Demonstration will be held at French Broad River Park and begins at 9:45. Arrive at 9:30 to allow time to find the demo and get settled. Bring a chair and your painting gear.Feel free to watch as much or as little of the demo as you like, dispersing to find your own location to paint whenever you like. We will reconvene at at 12:30 to share our work.I will be collecting…See More

Scott “Doc” Varn is working on a project that brings together conservation efforts and artists. Artists can play an important role in helping to protect our beautiful landscapes. This is an opportunity to spend a weekend painting some grand landscapes in fellowship with other painters, poets, photographers, and conservationists. In the spirit of John Muir, Thomas Moran and many others that left a legacy of work to inspire us all, we can make a difference through our work.The Preserving a…See More