I’m not sure how it got here so fast this year, but, it’s summer already. Lots of our students plan to be around for most of the summer and they have chosen some exciting projects to paint. We’ll have sea shells, fruits, flowers, herbs, a still life, a bunny, and even the Noah’s alphabet. I’m sure we’ll have quite a variety of surfaces chosen and it’s always interesting to see what students bring in to paint. And that’s just talking about our weekly classes.
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Our Tue morning group is lively and enthusiastic, coming up with lots of painting ideas. I’ll post these ideas as they form and you are encouraged to join us. We’ll usually have a group project going on as well as individuals working on special paintings. I’ll also start new beginners/resurrected painters on Tues this summer. Check below for more details on the basics classes.
I’m offering the leaf study on June 26. This all day workshop is a must for anyone who would like to improve their painting techniques, especially side loading, while learning to paint, and enjoy painting, realistic leaves. This is a fun, full day of learning in this techniques class, where we’ll paint on a sample surface that you can keep for your reference. Some painters have been known to take this class 2 or 3 times since it is so packed with valuable painting information. And as I learn more, I pass it along to you. Plan to join us. Since my vacation is next week be sure to register this week so that you will have your prep and ready for class. Details below.
I’m working on another watercolor workshop, scheduled for July 9th. I haven’t decided what our subject will be yet but we’ll build onto the techniques that we explored in our first class. Did you miss the first watercolor class? Don’t worry, you can still join this class as we learn some basic watercolor technique. It’s so much fun and with me designing, will be filled with vibrant color. I’ll supply the paints and paper, so you just need your basics supplies and brushes. Want to hear more, drop by the studio and talk to me.
I’m ready to offer a summer portrait class. If you are interested in painting a portrait with me on Aug 19 & 20, that’s Thurs and Fri please let me know. If we get enough interest we’ll plan the workshop. This class would be appropriate for those of you who have never yet painted a portrait or for those who have painted portraits with me in the past. If you would need a week end workshop, let me know that too and again, if we get enough interest I love to paint with you.
Our weekly classes are ongoing throughout the summer. Also I’ll be adding one day classes as inspiration occurs. Be sure to watch the schedule page for updates. I’ll send out brief reminders of added classes and news this summer with links to the schedule page for details.
Have you seen my articles in Quick and Easy Painting in the past 2 issues? Watch for more to come.
Mastering the Decorative Painting Basics is in video form on Creative Workshops. The first video is on base coating and stroke work, The second video is on side loading and floating. This is a great video for anyone wanting to improve their side loading technique. You can also register for my other video classes at Creative Workshops, drawing faces and the butterfly batik. Summer is a great time to take advantage of on line class. So, especially if you can’t just run up to Artful Endeavors for a class, you can paint with me on line. I’ll look forward to hearing from you when you register for one of my classes at Creative Workshops.
Did I mention that I’ll be on vacation June 12-20? And looking forward to sitting on the beach soaking up the sun and ocean breezes, and enjoying my family including the little ones who are old enough to really enjoy the beach this year. I’ve got a couple of good books and a beach umbrella.
I can’t include all the project photos in this newsletter so be sure to check the schedule on line.
I hope you’ll join us as we beat the summer heat inside our wonderful air-conditioned Sawmill studio.
