5-Week Outdoor Painting Series | Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
July 1st – 29th
Experience the beauty of painting outdoors in this plein air oil painting workshop in Woodinville, WA, led by professional artist Riley Doyle.
This 5-week outdoor oil painting class is designed for artists looking to build confidence painting from life while learning how to capture light, color, and atmosphere in real time. Whether you’re an emerging painter or have experience with oils, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Each session begins at Picket Fence Art Studio in Woodinville, where we’ll meet before heading out to carefully selected nearby locations. Painting sites may include the Sammamish River Slough, open landscapes, and local scenic spots such as lavender fields and winery grounds (when available).
Learn Plein Air Oil Painting Techniques
In this outdoor oil painting workshop, you’ll learn how to:
- Choose strong compositions in natural settings
- Simplify complex landscapes into clear value structures
- Capture changing light and atmospheric effects in oil paint
- Work efficiently with a portable plein air setup
- Build confidence painting outdoors in real-world conditions
Riley will provide live painting demonstrations, personalized feedback, and guidance throughout each session.
Workshop Details
- Class Type: Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop
- Location: Woodinville, WA (near Seattle)
- Meeting Point: Picket Fence Art Studio
- Schedule: Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (5 weeks in July)
- Tuition: $395
- Instructor: Riley Doyle
Who This Class Is For
- Oil painters looking to transition into plein air painting
- Artists interested in landscape painting and outdoor painting techniques
- Students who want hands-on instruction from a professional working artist
- Anyone searching for plein air painting classes near Seattle or Woodinville
Materials for Plein Air Oil Painting
Students should bring their own plein air oil painting supplies, including a portable easel, oil paints, brushes, panels or canvas, and painting mediums. A full supply list will be provided after registration.
Why Take a Plein Air Painting Class?
Plein air painting is one of the most effective ways to improve your understanding of color, value, and light. Painting directly from life strengthens observation skills and helps artists loosen up, simplify, and paint with more confidence.
This Woodinville plein air oil painting workshop offers a unique opportunity to paint in beautiful outdoor locations while receiving expert instruction in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
About the Instructor: Riley Doyle
Riley Doyle is a Pacific Northwest painter known for his expressive plein air oil paintings that capture the subtle light, atmosphere, and quiet beauty of everyday landscapes. Working primarily in oils, Riley paints directly from life, embracing the challenges and rewards of painting outdoors.
His work reflects a deep sensitivity to color relationships, value, and mood—often focusing on understated scenes that reveal their richness over time. As an instructor, Riley is known for his thoughtful, generous teaching style and his ability to help students simplify what they see into strong, confident paintings.
Riley brings both technical skill and a calm, encouraging presence to his workshops, making them approachable while still offering meaningful growth for developing artists.