Plein Air Workshop With Artist Aurelio Torres
Southampton History Museum
Join artist Aurelio Torres for a Plein Air Painting Workshop on Wednesday, July 29th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Halsey House & Garden. This hands-on program invites participants to experience the beauty of outdoor painting while working directly from the historic grounds of this historic Southampton History Museum property.
Plein air painting, literally “in the open air,” encourages artists of all levels to slow down, observe the landscape, and translate light, color, and atmosphere directly onto canvas. Under the guidance of Torres, participants will explore composition, brushwork, and technique while engaging with the unique historic setting of the Halsey House.
About the Artist:
Aurelio Torres is an East Hampton based artist born in Montevideo, Uruguay, into a family of internationally recognized artists. Raised in New York City, he trained in Barcelona, Spain, and studied under his uncle, Augusto Torres, continuing a lineage that includes his grandfather, the influential modernist JoaquÃn Torres-GarcÃa. His work spans painting and sculpture, often inspired by natural landscapes, portraiture, and maritime forms such as wooden ships and vessels. Working primarily in East Hampton, Torres is known for a sensibility rooted in simplicity, craftsmanship, and a close connection to the natural world.
Materials: All materials and easels are the responsibility of participants.
Many plein air artists use oil based paints or water color paints, but participants are encouraged to use any medium they enjoy!
