Wednesday, June 11, 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Adults welcome
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Atlantic Ocean in this outdoor oil painting workshop.
Learn to capture the ever-changing light, movement of the waves, and expansive vistas as you paint directly from nature.
This session focuses on plein air techniques, including composition, color mixing, and brushwork, to bring the ocean to life on your canvas.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this workshop offers a serene and inspiring setting to deepen your connection with nature and your art.
All materials and supplies required for the workshop are included in the tuition.
Just come dressed to create.
This workshop is part of our Luxury Art Retreat—join us for the full experience!
Plein Air Artist Christine D'Addario is the instructor for this workshop.
Christine D’Addario is an award-winning artist who lives in Locust Valley, Long Island, NY. She graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and was Art Director for the legendary music accessory business D’Addario & Company, Inc. After the birth of her twin daughters and with the support of her family she decided to pursue her lifelong passion of fine art.
Christine’s extreme love of art and the beach are combined in her exploration of coastal oil paintings. Her ultimate goal is to form a connection with the viewer by conveying the range of powerful feelings experienced at the shore in her work. Through harmonious color, luminous light and mesmerizing details she gives the viewer a visual cue to take a moment for inner reflection and to refuel the mind and spirit.
She has participated in many solo and group shows. Additionally, her work has exhibited at the Heckscher and Nassau County Museum of Art, and locally at the Piping Rock Beach Club. In art publications such as American Art Collector Magazine, Long Island Living, and 3 time cover artist for Dan’s Papers. She has the high honor of serving as an alternate Juror for the historic Salmagundi Art Club in NYC and was selected for the Board of Trustees for the Art League of Long Island. She is a member of many art organizations, galleries, museums and has private collectors throughout the world.