News release
Oil painter/plein air artist Jason Situ is scheduled to provide a demonstration of how he creates an oil painting during the September meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association, 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Old Town Newhall Library Community Room.
The evening demonstration is free and open to the public.
Situ was born in 1949 in Guang Dong, China. He began painting in high school during China’s “Cultural Revolution” and completed his art education at the Guangzhou Fine Arts Institute, one of China’s most prestigious and competitive art academies, said a news release from the SCAA.
In 1989, Situ immigrated to the United States with his family. He was fascinated by the beautiful California landscape and soon decided to become a plein air painter. He has been a full-time artist since 1997 and has shown his work across the United States. He has received numerous awards in juried art competitions, including many “Best in Show” and “First Place” awards, the release said. “He has been featured in many publications, and strives to keep contributing his best to the beauty of the art world, painting what brings him joy as an artist.”
He is a signature member of the California Art Club, and the past signature member of the Laguna Beach Plein Air Painters Association, Oil Painters of America, Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters and an honorary member of the Tucson Plein Air Painters Society. His work is currently at the Hilbert Museum for the California Art Club Gold Medal Exhibition.
Guests are encouraged to arrive at 5:30 p.m. to mingle with fellow creatives and secure a seat before the demonstration begins. The library is located at 24500 Main St., Newhall.
