Nocturnes<br/>(Nov. 2026)

Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23, Monday Nights at the Campbell Studio.

Nocturnes are inspired by the nighttime and are often dreamy, pensive and emotionally expressive. Nocturne derives from the French word meaning "of the night". While originally used in the 18th century to describe music, the word nocturne is also used to describe a poem or painting.  

Creating night images can be tricky.  Setting up to paint at night is a challenge, and taking a reference photo never looks quite like what you are experiencing in person.  Learn some helpful tips and effective color palettes to enhance the mood of your nocturne.  Lean into the poetry of the scene by implying information, grouping shapes and softening edges.

Meets: Monday Nights, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dates: Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23
Location: Art Verve Studio at 2700 N. Campbell Ave. Suite 300, Tucson, Arizona 85719

Instructor: Lisa Larrabee
Format: Lecture & demonstration, studio practice with individual feedback or one-on-one instruction.
Level: Beginners with some prior experience to intermediate or advanced are welcome!

Medium: Oil paint, acrylic, pastels, watercolor, colored pencil
Technique: Poetic night scenes with limited palettes and reduced detail.
Materials: The instructor will email the materials list prior to the first day of class. Note that painters must use drop cloths over tabletops. Oil painters are specifically required to use Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits & dispose of their oily rags in a flammable waste can.

Tuition: $160
Status: Enroll now to reserve your seat!
Capacity: min. 3 seats, max. 10 seats
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