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Studio Workshop: Plein Air Drawing

September 5, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: High Museum of Art, Blue Workshop
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Looking to Paper Trees for inspiration, explore line, form, and texture as you practice drawing from life. Work outdoors (or “en plein air”) and observe how elements of art can capture the character of trees and the spaces they inhabit.

Experiment with mark-making to define branching silhouettes, render the intricate textures of bark, and suggest the shapes of leaves. Leave with a series of studies in graphite and watercolor pencil, and learn a variety of new techniques for translating the natural world onto paper.

All materials will be provided.

About Studio Workshops

Studio Workshops are beginner-friendly art-making workshops inspired by artworks on view at the High. These workshops provide opportunities to experiment, play, and enjoy new art-making materials and processes. No prior experience is required. Studio Workshops are designed for adults, but all ages are welcome. This workshop is offered three times.

About Your Instructor

Janssen Robinson (he/him) is an Atlanta-based artist and educator. As a child, he discovered his love of art through programs at the Butler Street YMCA. In middle school he realized that creating art was a way to understand and navigate the world, which led him to the University of Georgia, where he studied scientific illustration and broadened his skills to include photography, graphic design, and videography. Today he works in graphic design and paints, both in his studio and at events. Through teaching, he strives to inspire others to embrace their creativity as a tool for growth and self-expression.

Robinson Janssen

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