K–6Creative Studio
Landscape Painting
Capture nature on canvas
IraBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 45–90 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Raya · Garfield
- Materials needed
- Acrylic Paint Starter Set
- Canvas Pad & Brush Set
- Pochade Box for Plein Air
Why this skill rocks
With landscape painting, you get to capture all the beauty of Utah's mountains and deserts on your canvas. It's like taking a piece of nature's magic home with you.
2034Where this could take you
Imagine your art displayed in galleries around Salt Lake City during the 2034 Olympics, showing the world Utah's beauty through your eyes. You'll be an artist whose vision inspires many.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Acrylic Paint Starter Set
RequiredA multi-color acrylic set gives you warm and cool primaries plus white to start mixing real landscape colors right away. Look for sets with at least 12 tubes so you have flexibility.
Canvas Pad & Brush Set
RequiredA canvas pad (9x12 or 11x14) lets you practice without worrying about wasting expensive stretched canvas, and a basic brush set with flat, round, and fan brushes covers all landscape techniques.
Pochade Box for Plein Air
A compact pochade box holds your palette and attaches to a camera tripod, making outdoor painting at Millcreek Canyon or Antelope Island actually practical. Optional but transforms the experience.