Plein Air Painting Workshop

3 Day Immersive Plein Air Painting Workshop with Scott Ruthven

Workshop date: June 19 - June 21, 2026
Location: Redstone Gallery, Redstone, Colorado

If painting outdoors feels overwhelming, this workshop will give you the clarity and control you need to paint with confidence and produce stronger, more satisfying work.

Join award-winning plein air oil painter, Scott Ruthven in beautiful Redstone, Colorado for his exciting 3-day plein air painting workshop!

This immersive workshop combines focused daily discussions about the core principles of scene selection, composition, value, color, and strategy, with live demonstrations and individualized guidance while painting on location.

Space Limited to 10 Artists.

Your Instructor: Scott Ruthven

Scott Ruthven, a Colorado native and full-time painter, has devoted his life to capturing the awe-inspiring landscapes of the American West. Painting directly from life, he brings the raw beauty of nature to his canvas with masterful brushwork and a deep reverence for the land. His evocative oil paintings are widely celebrated and highly sought after, gracing prestigious galleries and museum exhibitions nationwide. Mr. Ruthven is also on the Board of Directors for the American Impressionist Society.

Website: https://www.scottruthven.com/

"I strive to create paintings that are a visual delight—works you want to explore, where you can almost hear the gurgling stream and feel the warmth of the sun on your face."