Art & Decorative Painting

~ Common Yellowthroat ~
(OIL Class)

Wed/Thurs, May 28 and 29, 2008 (6-10pm)
1 (possibly 2) -Session Class
Beginner Oil Painter
BRUSHES Needed: Small Chisel Blenders; #1Liner (optional-Stippler)
COST on prepared 8×10 Masonite board to be framed by you: $23 (if completed in One session, then Cost is $20.)
COST on Lid of Large, Wood Box: $26 (if completed in One session, Cost is $23.)

This delightful scene of a Common Yellowthroat came about as I was thinking about what companion painting could be done to coordinate with a previous oil painting that we’ve done (American Goldfinch). This particular bird nests in the field thickets behind our house. Choice of painting on board or book box. Technique: Oil painting for beginner.

~ Around the Bend ~
Due to Demand, There will be TWO 2-Session Classes

Mon/Wed, May 12 & 14, 2008 (6-10pm)
Mon/Wed, May 19 & 21, 2008 (6-10pm)
2-Session Class
BEGINNER OIL Painter
BRUSHES Needed: Bob Ross 1″Landcape Flat; #6 Ross Fan Blender; #10 Ross Painting Knife; Any SCRIPT Liner (Optional: 2″ Ross Background Flat)
COST: $35

!! Meet “S” !! Guest Artist Steve Lubanovic will be instructing us in painting a gorgeous landscape. He will use two days to take us step by step through the process of landscape painting on a 16×20″ canvas board using oils to create a beautiful painting of happy, little trees, sky and water. All oil paints, canvas board, cleaning turp with buckets, pattern and photo will be provided at this very low introductory price - Easels will be available for everyone to use …. I Can’t Wait!!

~ Oh! Sweet Peony! ~

Mon/Wed, May 5 and 7, 2008 (6-10pm)
2-Session Class
Advanced/Intermediate Painter
BRUSHES Needed: Basecoat Brush;5/8″Angle; 1/2″Angle,#4Round; #1Liner
COST: $30 ($5 add’l IF 3rd class is needed.)

10×20″long Slate. (entire length of painting is not shown) Painting is of fence, sky, large Peonies along with a melodious White-Throated Sparrow perched atop the fence and singing his sweet song - and yes, there’s an ant. Adding “WELCOME” is optional. This happy Sign is sure to bring smiles. Technique: Using Wood Design Tool; Bird and Large Flower Painting.

~  Purple Clematis  ~

Wed, April 30, 2008 (6-10pm)
1-Session Class
Intermediate Painter
BRUSHES: 5/8″Angle; 1/2″Angle, Liner; #2 OIL Chisel Flat
COST: $16

Green/White Striped or Solid 7″Square or 8″Round Metal Bucket with Wooden Handles suitable for plants, flowers, picnic container, etc. (As always: First paid gets first choice) We’ll paint a beautiful purple Clematis with fuschia tints. This tin is a versatile piece you’ll find many uses for - Excellent for Gift Giving.  Technique: Acrylic Underpainting with Overlay of Oil.

~ Pottery Collection ~

Pottery Collection: Close-up of Left Side

Pottery Collection: Close-up of Right Side

Mon/Wed, April 21 & 23, 2008 (6-10pm)
2-Session Class (Possible 3rd Session)
Intermediate/Advance Painter
BRUSHES Needed: 5/8″Angle; 1/2″Angle, 1/4″Angle; #4Round; #1Liner; Stippler
COST: $22 ($5 additional IF third class is necessary)

5″ x 18″ long wooden plaque. Eleven different vessels, some holding plants, will be painted in a charming still-life. This painting will be suitable for any room in the house or covered outdoor area - Excellent gift for a collector or best buddy. Technique: Composition and some Color Theory.