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Thank you for your interest in my courses and workshops. After a brief absence from teaching, I’m back with more enthusiasm than ever. As I continue my own learning process with the medium of watercolor, I am thrilled to continue passing on acquired knowledge and practiced skills in all of the mediums I use: graphite, pen & ink, scratchboard, acrylics and watercolor.
You can now pay for a course or workshop using PayPal! How easy is that? If you prefer, you still have the option to download the registration form and mail it to me along with a check.
If you have any questions about these offerings please call or email me. 2010 Summer/Fall offerings will be coming soon.
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| Have you always wanted to learn to paint? Are you drawn to the illuminating quality of watercolors? Join this comprehensive course to learn all of the basics of painting and beginner techniques of watercolors n a safe and positive environment. This comprehensive course is designed for the absolute beginner in painting and will include homework assignments. Drawing lessons will not be provided; some drawing background will be helpful. |
All are welcome to this class: beginning artists will overcome the notion that they can’t draw, while the early intermediate artist will have the chance to continue the path started on in previous drawing classes. Each week a different technique in the art of drawing will be presented. We will work with the five principles of learning to draw found in Betty Edwards’s, Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. Homework assignments will be plentiful in an effort to provide some structure and guidance outside of class time. |
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| As a continuation of Drawing Basics, this course is designed to focus on composition and the art of “filtering”. Learn how to compose a drawing properly, as well as how to sift through unnecessary visual information to create a clean and engaging image. This is a comprehensive course that will include homework assignments in an effort to provide structure outside of the classroom. Some outdoor lessons will take place during the second half of the course, weather permitting. |
Do you wrestle with all of those angles and perspective problems that come with drawing? In this mini-course, we'll deal with perspective on a large scale. Even if drawing buildings is not a passion of yours, consider that what you can learn from focusing on this topic for a short time will expand your knowledge of both linear and atmospheric perspective, not to mention composition. Some basic drawing experience will be expected.
NOTE: This is intended to be a mainly outdoor class so please be flexible with your schedule. If the weather is not agreeable for outdoor drawing we may need to reschedule the class for a different day or time of day. |
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| Come and learn the joy of drawing plants. This mini-course will cover the anatomy of as many types of plants as possible, including trees. While learning plant anatomy we’ll discuss and practice drawing techniques such as proportions and linear perspective. |
This is an opportunity for travelers, naturalists and artists to learn how to record the world around them. Some basic drawing techniques will be covered, as well as plenty of time outdoors exploring. Tips on drawing buildings, flora, fauna, and people will be shared. |
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| Do you struggle with seeing values in color? This mini-course will help train your eyes and brain to see the values necessary in creating a pleasing and balanced painting. Each class will provide a different lesson designed to sharpen the artist’s eye for values. |
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