Coastal Luminism-Light, Atmosphere, Color: Art Demonstration Workshop
with Jeffrey Neel McDaniel
April 30th - May 1st, 2026 | 10AM - 4PM
With 1/2 Lunch Break
204 S Austin Street in Rockport, Texas.
$225 for Members, $275 for Non-Members
Class Description:
To share my knowledge and art philosophy with fellow artists in a painting demonstration format.
Artists attending will paint along or not, take notes, ask questions, see examples, and, in the interchange of information, hopefully expand their skillsets.
• Introduction: Who I am.
• Discussion: Why we paint.
• Materials: What & Why
• Before we paint:
Day 1:
Demonstration:
‣ I’ll discuss how I source reference materials, paint from photos,
combine photo references, lay out my palette, and choose paints,
pigments, brushes and other tools.
‣ During the painting phase, I’ll share my thoughts and decision
making processes.
‣ Questions and comments are encouraged.
1:00-1:30PM Lunch break
1:30-3:30PM
Demonstration:
I’ll continue painting, and alternate with one-on-one
feedback as requested.
3:30-4:00PM
Questions, Feedback, Review & Summary
Day 2:
Demonstration:
‣ I’ll continue to discuss how I paint.
‣ During the painting phase, I’ll share my thoughts and decision-making processes.
‣ Questions and comments are encouraged.
1:00-1:30PM Lunch break
1:30-3:30PM
Demonstration: I’ll continue painting, and alternate with one-on-one
feedback as requested.
3:30-4:00PM
• Questions, Feedback, Review & Summary.
• Survey completion
Participants are encouraged to submit questions and goals regarding this class to me before the workshop. These questions will be answered during the workshop:
1. What types of clothing do oil painting artists have?
2. What percentage of the population are considered artists?
3. What percentage of the population are considered art critics?
4. What is to be done with my art supplies after I pass on?
About the Instructor:
Jeffrey Neel McDaniel, O.P.S.
Art from the Coast of Texas and Elsewhere...
I believe art enriches and improves our lives.
My art is inspired by the natural beauty of the South Texas Coast, Big Bend, and the Texas Hill Country, especially around the Laguna Madre, the Chisos Mountains, and the Frio River.
I am pleased to acknowledge my recent acceptance as a Signature Artist in the Outdoor Painters Society, a national group of artists dedicated and supportive of En Plein Air painting. It has hundreds of members in the USA and hosts the annual Plein Air Southwest Show in Galveston for 50 juried artist members, and the annual “Paint Kerrville” Plein air competition and show, in addition to hosting paint-outs for member artists in various locations.
A long time native of Corpus Christi, and I now split my time between there and the Frio River. I live with my wife, Jessica, amongst an ever-changing menagerie of animals. In addition to painting, I enjoy fishing, golfing, music, photography, birding, reading, and joking around with family and friends.
I also volunteer my services as the captain of the search and rescue boat, the “Laguna Mermaid”, for the Texas Sealife Center. When not engaging in these activities, I work as a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in trauma and crisis counseling.
Painting is a great stress reliever for me, but the urge to paint is driven by the marvel and mystery of the natural world around me. I express my wonder, curiosity, and gratitude through my art, and hope people feel a connection to nature when they view my paintings and sculpture.
Art website: JNeelArt.com
Facebook: JNeelArt JNeelArt
Instagram: JNeelArtJNeelart
YouTube: Jeffrey Neel McDaniel
2-Day Workshop
April 30th - May 1st, 2026
10PM-4PM
$225 Members | $275 Non-Members