Greg Barnes (USA)
American artist Greg Barnes began painting full time in 2002, on the heels of the 911 disaster. Feeling that “life is short” he finally took his Fine Art degree from Wake Forest University to heart. Greg became attached to soft pastels through his love of drawing and doing portraits when he first began to make a living as an artist. Soon he discovered plein air landscape painting to be his greatest joy, pursuing that further. To jump start his art career, Greg took pastel and oil painting workshops with nationally recognized instructors Albert Handell and Scott Christensen.
While selling at art festivals, Greg received requests from potential students to teach them what he knew. He then began teaching his own pastel and oil workshops. Now he divides his time between plein air painting events and teaching. His work has received numerous awards and is collected throughout the US and beyond. Plein Air Magazine and The Pastel Journal have highlighted Greg’s work with feature articles in 2019 and 2020.
Member of Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (PAP-SE)
USA Gallery representation:
- Oh Be Joyful Gallery, Crested Butte, Colorado
- The Grove Gallery, Miami Florida
- Village Galleries in Lahaina, Maui Hawaii
- City Art Gallery, Greenville, North Carolina
Contact: Greg Barnes Studio
118 E Kingston Ave, Studio 26, Charlotte NC 28203
Website: www.barnesstudios.com
Instagram: @gbarnesstudios
Phone: 1-704-534-1029
Master Class Information
Masterclass #1
Painting the Landscape in Oil, en plein air
Explore the impressionist style with award winning artist Greg Barnes as your personal guide. Greg tailors his instruction to reach all levels from beginning pointers to advanced techniques. Working en plein air, this oil painting master class will focus on capturing the essence of a scene through design, color harmonies, and intuitive interpretation. Greg strives to teach in a way that you will continue to learn from the experience long after the workshop has ended.
Each day includes one or two demonstrations by Greg, focusing on different aspects of producing a captivating landscape painting. The remaining time will be spent at your easel, painting from the view or subject matter of your choice. He will continually visit each easel as you paint, giving individual instruction and personal attention. The class will finish with a critique of each students’ work.
Monday 21 & Tuesday 22 September 2026
Peel Region, Western Australia. Exact location to be advised.
Two Days $450
Includes Morning Tea, BYO lunch
Masterclass #2
Pastel, en plein air
Do you want to paint more loosely and spontaneously? Do you want to hone your pastel skills? Explore the impressionist style in pastel with award winning plein air artist Greg Barnes as your personal guide. Greg tailors his instruction to reach all levels from beginning pointers to advanced techniques. Working from life or en plein air, the class will focus on capturing the essence of a scene through design, color harmonies, and intuitive interpretation.
Each day begins with a pastel demonstration and lecture by Greg, focusing on different aspects of producing a captivating landscape painting. The remaining time will be spent at your easel, painting from your own photos or ones supplied by Greg. He will visit each easel as you paint, giving individual instruction and personal attention. The class closes with a critique of each students work.
Thursday 24 & Friday 25 September 2026
Peel Region, Western Australia
Two Days $450
Includes Morning Tea, BYO lunch
