In week eight, Stapleton takes you to Cypress Grove, one of the most popular areas at Point Lobos, which is known for its grove of beautiful cypress trees. He spends two days here to show you two main stages of landscape painting. During this week, you will focus on the first stage: initial setup & composition of a scene.

Throughout this course, you’ll have access to the NMA community for feedback and critiques to improve your work as you progress.