New Schedule Updates for Artful Endeavors Art Classes

We have updated our schedule again. What? You are not surprised? Life keeps happening and we are flexible as well as talented.
Be sure to note the new classes and date revisions on the class page.

Ocean Scene

I wanted to share the beautiful beach scene that Donna Blanton painted today. Great clouds, water, and sand. This was one of our 2 hr classes where we finished a complete painting. Come join the fun for our next class. Check the Simply Art classes on our class page.

More Still Life Painting

Here is still life from Verna Foster that I thought I had posted yesterday. It's almost finished and I can't wait to the final version.

More as they are finished. Stay tuned.

Now I see that it finally showed up in the previous post. Lucky you, you get to see it twice.

Still Life Painting

It's been so exciting to see the still life paintings evolve in our Wed classes. The students have put a lot of diligent work into their paintings and have learned much about designing and developing a still life. Most of the paintings need some more work but I'll post photos as they finish.

Here is our group with their works in progress. The paintings are awesome.

Carol, Verna, Shirley, Betsey, and Dianne

Verna Foster

Betsey Pedneau

Summer Sunflower Sunshine

Loose, loose, loose and texture. How much fun are you ready to have.  Here is my latest painting. We'll begin painting these beauties in Cary on Tue evening. There's still time to join us.

Seminars at Artful Endeavors

Seminars

• Our July seminar with Ros Stallcup is filling and we’re waiting each day for our paintings to arrive. Be sure to register soon!
• Our Kathie George seminar in Nov is 2/3 full so don’t wait too long to register.  Register now!

Wed Classes

Just wanted to remind everyone that there are no classes on May 11, Wed all day.

Artful Endeavors Update

Our classes last weekwere exciting. We started the Safe Harbor fishing boat Wed evening with indications that it’s going to turn out terrific. I’m looking forward to seeing it develop.  In our day class we’re into our still life design workshop with each student working on their own individual design.  They are enthusiastically meeting the challenges of their painting, learning lots, and have fun along the way. We have a short lunch break filled with socializing worked into our schedule too.

Our Cary painters are painting the beautiful Crimson Beauty. Such a lot of new techniques to explore. The loose techniques in this painting lend themselves to quite a bit of variety in our paintings. I love the colors in this painting. 

We have more great workshops coming up soon.

·       Next week is our Barn Cat workshop on Friday morning.

·      On June 15 we have the Mountain Trail at 6:30p, another Simply Art class.  Bring a friend!

·         Saturday, May 21 is our Watercolor Sheep workshop from 9a-4p. We’re learning more about watercolor and enjoying ourselves.

·         We have a choose your own Batik workshop, June 22, 10a – 4p. Be sure to register early and plan ahead for this workshop. You will choose your own batik from Kathie George’s designs or my designs. I’ll assist everyone as needed.

·         Register now to secure your seat!

Be sure to check out our weekly classes that are starting soon. Check the class page for photos. Check back frequently for updates.

More Computer Problems

My laptop is fixed and my computer at home is now fixed after many days with tech support, and I was thinking how fortunate it was that my studio computer was not giving me problems since all my studio info is on it.  Now when I came into the studio this morning ready to get some work done,  I don't have any internet connection on it. After all morning with internet tech support it's still not connected. ********

I hope all of you are reading the blog since I can't send out batch emails right now.

Also, my husband's father died yesterday and the funeral is on Wed, so no Wed class this week.  I will be here Tue, Friday and Sat. We'll pick back up with the Wed projects next week.

Thanks
Liz

Crimson Beauty

Just finished the painting that I started during the tornado before I ran for the basement. The studio is fine and no damage at home.

This is a beautiful Gloria Perking design that I painted in acrylics. It was so much fun. Love the colors and the loose style. Class starts in Cary next week and Raleigh in June. Come join us!

 

Simply Art

We have a new name for our START classes!  Simply Art.  I think this new name helps convey the idea of art classes for the novice painter or easy classes for our more experienced painters that enjoy the convenience of completing a project in a single class.

Spread the word . We want to get the Simply Art concept out there as a fun 2 hr class where no prior experience is expected, all supplies included, and the painter walks away with a finished painting. An enjoyable activity to share with friends or family, or a way to meet new friends.

 Simply Art: part of the START Program Classes  

We're having a Painting Party!  Join us for one of our Friday workshops and join the fun. These classes are 2 hrs in length, all supplies included, and no experience needed.  Class fee of $30 includes supplies and surfaces.

May 5, (Thursday) 10a. Mountain Trail. Learn to paint a misty morning trail in the mountains in acrylics. Register by Apr 28.

May 13,( Friday) 6p. Ocean Scape. Learn to paint a sunny scene with ocean, beach, and incoming waves. Register by May 6.

May 20, (Friday) 10a.  Ocean Scape. Learn to paint a sunny scene with ocean, beach, and incoming waves. Register by May 13.

Register now! by contacting Liz.

Chat Noir Completed

Vroukje, Carol, Linda, and Amy

We finished the Black Cat, a wonderful Linda Lock design, and what fun. I thought you might like to see our beautiful paintings.

This painting included a textured background, lots of dry brushing, and a photo transfer.

Artful Endeavors Class Schedule

I've updated our class schedule! We've added some exciting new classes and I've added photos so be sure to gather your calendar and mark it for painting at Artful Endeavors.

House in Winter. #4 in our Dorothy Dent seasons.

Blood root. Continuing our techniques class on ripples and realism.

Registration For Our Kathie George Seminar 2011 is Open!

Registration for our seminar with Kathie George is now open!

We've chosen 3 wonderful projects which will include a batik, a mixed media, and a Tjap design workshop.

See examples of Kathie's Tjap stamps.

Register Now!

If you would like to be on the list for our email updates and are not already receiving our email, please let me know at artfulendeavors@earthlink.net. 

Painting a Basket of Geraniums

Our latest START class included a wide range of painting experience from almost none to quite a bit. Every painting turned out wonderful.

And you can see that they were pleased with their painting.