Dive into an artistic adventure through Brooklyn with artist Wennie Huang.
From the hip streets of DUMBO to the lush greenery of Prospect Park, this journey is a canvas waiting for your creativity. Discover the magic of plein air painting as you capture the dynamic energy of Brooklyn’s iconic scenes—think cobblestone streets lined with vintage shops, vibrant flower gardens teeming with life, and tranquil park settings under the Brooklyn sun. Get ready to master the art of plein air techniques, from capturing light and shadow to creating lively compositions that leap off the page. With Wennie’s expert guidance,you’ll unlock the secrets to painting en plein air, infusing your artwork with the soul of Brooklyn with every brushstroke.
Thu, Aug 1: DUMBO – Fulton Ferry Landing
Fri, Aug 2: Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Flatbush Entrance
Thu, Aug 8: Prospect Park – Concert Grove Pavilion
Fri, Aug 9: Prospect Park – Le Frac Center at Lakeside
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Wennie Huang, PSA, received her BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute in 1994 and her MFA in Printmaking from the University of Michigan in 1996. Huang also teaches at Parsons School of Design, Wave Hill, and the Pastel Society of America. She has over 20 years of experience in art education and has taught a variety of children, teen and adult classes and workshops at 92Y since 2005. Her mixed media installations combine paper, wood, print, fabric and photography. Her work has been exhibited at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Wave Hill, Detroit Artists Market Biennial and in various NYC galleries. She has received grants from the National Endowment of the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the New School, private and public commissions including through NYC Percent for Art program, as well as residencies at the Lower East Side Printshop, Dieu Donne Papermill, Center for Book Arts and the Ragdale Foundation. She lives and works in Bro ...
Wennie Huang, PSA, received her BFA in Painting from Pratt Institute in 1994 and her MFA in Printmaking from the University of Michigan in 1996. Huang also teaches at Parsons School of Design, Wave Hill, and the Pastel Society of America. She has over 20 years of experience in art education and has taught a variety of children, teen and adult classes and workshops at 92Y since 2005. Her mixed media installations combine paper, wood, print, fabric and photography. Her work has been exhibited at the Bronx Museum of the Arts, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Wave Hill, Detroit Artists Market Biennial and in various NYC galleries. She has received grants from the National Endowment of the Arts, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and the New School, private and public commissions including through NYC Percent for Art program, as well as residencies at the Lower East Side Printshop, Dieu Donne Papermill, Center for Book Arts and the Ragdale Foundation. She lives and works in Brooklyn.
Figure Painting with Watercolor
Painting Portraits in Watercolor
Watercolor at Central Park: Plein Air on Location
Collage and Mixed Media (Intermediate)
Artist Books
Painting Seascapes with Watercolor
Watercolor in Old Manhattan: Plein Air on Location
Landscapes in Watercolor
Drawing with Perspective
Cityscapes in Watercolor
Scenes of Summer in Watercolor
Small Towns in Watercolor
Brooklyn in Watercolor: Plein Air on Location
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