Name: Playful Realism in Oils: Paint like Richard Schmid
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

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Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

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This month, we're highlighting the contemporary realist Richard Schmid.  
  
Richard Schmid was an American painter celebrated for his lively landscapes, portraits, and still lifes in oil. Known for his confident brushwork and expressive color relationships, Schmid brought a spirited exaggeration of realism to his work.In this class, you'll paint your own master copy of one of Schmid's still-life floral scenes. We'll take the intimidation out of oil painting as you explore looseness and lightness in your color and brushwork. You'll leave with a fun, playful style that still holds a sense of realism.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

Playful Realism in Oils: Paint like Richard Schmid

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