Art & Decorative Painting

~ Beacon in the Storm ~
Beginner Oil (2nd Session): May 2010

Thanks to Steve Lubanovic another successful class, full of oil seascapes, was painted by students, some of  whom seemed a little surprised that they could accomplish this type of painting.  I must admit it’s quite remarkable to see a canvas go from blank to a wonderful seascape - but then, it could certainly be the mark of the talented instuctor. Great job by all … And Welcome to our new students!!

 ~ Beacon in the Storm ~
Beginner Oil (1st Session): May 2010

Steve once again led his students down the learning path to a wonderful Seascape painting. Different painting methods using different tools were taught to create the rocks and water (so that if one had a preference between painting with the knife or brush, it could be employed by the painter). As usual, it was a great learning experience for all.

~ Garden Shelf Collection Class ~
Advanced Acrylic Class:  May 2010

This class was considered advanced due the faster pace that we painted. As you can see, the paintings were all quite beautifully splashed in bright, cheerful colors; and hopefully, our signs will soon be hanging in a happy place indoors or out.  Also, to those who weren’t sure as to what the hummingbird feeder was, my hope is that you’ll purchase and use one to see this lovely, little jewel of a bird…Kudos to everyone! (Sorry to the 3 gals who could not join us for the photo.)

~ Serenity Falls Class ~
Intermediate Oil Landscape: April 2010

The Serenity Falls Oil Landscape class was enjoyed by all, particularly by myself.  Hopefully, everyone learned at least one new method or technique and hopefully, everyone enjoyed a studious, yet relaxing time - and that’s what participating in classes is all about (at least for me - even dropping one’s palette upside down on the floor just isn’t a big deal). Looking forward to seeing you again for another class. Kudos to everyone for doing a very nice painting.

~ Cottage Daffodils Class ~
Intermediate Class: April 2010

As you can see, the class was beautifully successful in recreating the Daffodils in the Antique Tin which was resting on a Lacey Cloth with a Narcissus laying close by; and by the smiles on their faces, I believe everyone was happy with their slate paintings - and well they should be! One of the gals painted on a masonite panel which will be framed - which shows the versatility of decorative painting… It’s not just created on one surface and perhaps someone will paint this cottage still life again using the antique tin planted with some other flowers to use as a pair. (Sorry to Karen who couldn’t join us for the second class.)