This is the second in our series of workshops led by Fellows of ASMA, exclusively for members of ASMA.
Plein-air Painting Workshop with Neal Hughes
Monhegan Island, ME
August 17-19, 2026
$650
Walking in the footsteps of a wide range of time-honored artists, join us for 3 days of plein-air painting and masterful demonstrations as we explore the artistic wonder and atmosphere of Monhegan Island.
Located off the rugged coast of Maine, Monhegan Island has long inspired artists with its nostalgic village and fishing shacks, dramatic cliffs and timeless atmosphere. Since the late 19th century, painters such as Rockwell Kent, Edward Hopper, George Bellows, and Jamie Wyeth have captured its raw beauty, helping to establish Monhegan as one of America’s most celebrated and enduring art colonies.
Space is limited to 14 students.
Examples of Neal Hughe’s Artwork
Workshop Details
Monday to Wednesday, August 17-19, 2026
Participants should plan to arrive on August 16th and depart on the 20th.
Meet at
Monhegan Island Maine
There will be daily demonstrations with time for students to paint and receive individualized guidance as they paint. This workshop explores ways to simplify the process of plein-air painting utilizing a direct approach and using design as the foundation for more compelling and successful paintings.
Topics covered will include understanding and using value to create stroncompositions, effective use of color, the role of edges, strategies for simplifying complex scenes, and practical approaches to handling changing light.
SPECIAL EVENTS
About Neal Hughes
Neal Hughes is a Fellow of the American Society of Marine Artists, a Master Signature Member of Oils Painters of America, and a Signature Member of The American Impressionist Society and the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society. He currently participates in many of the well known plein-air competitions and festivals around the country. Neal Hughes resides in Medford, NJ.
AWARDS
EXHIBITIONS
GALLERIES
ARTIST’S STATEMENT
Registration & Payment Policies
Tuition
$650
Cancellation policy:
Before April 1: full refunds less credit card fees
From April 1-June 1: a 50% refund.
After June 1: a refund will be issued if another student can take the spot from the waitlist.
Transfers
If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another participant with prior approval from the workshop organizer.
Workshop Cancellation by ASMA
If the workshop must be cancelled by ASMA, all tuition payments will be fully refunded.
Minimum Enrollment
If minimum enrollment of 5 students is not met, participants will be notified and issued a full refund.