Plein Air takes art outdoors

Barbara O'Leary holds plein air paintings at a park

A six-week outdoors art program will invite participants to uncover the natural wonders of Shawnee Mission Park and refine their skills in color mixing and light representation while capturing nature’s essence on paper or canvas.

Sponsored by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District 50 Plus Department, the next Plein Air session begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee.

The cost for six, 2 1/2-hour sessions is $68 for Johnson County residents and $75 for nonresidents.

For more information, to register or obtain a supply list, call 913-826-2830.