Art & Decorative Painting

~ 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.

~ Folk Art Rose Bowl ~

Wed, April 16, 2008 (6-10pm)
1-Session Class
Intermediate Painter
BRUSHES Needed: Basecoat; 1/2″Angle, 1/4″Angle; #1Liner
COST: $16 ($5 add’l IF extra class is needed on Thurs, 4/17.)

6.5″wide x 4″ high wooden bowl. This wonderfully warm golden bowl will have red and pink folk-art style flowers on a dotted-swiss background. Very pretty addition for snacks, flowers, towels, ect. Technique: “Wash and Lift” to create patterned background; Float Washing to create flowers.

~ Primrose Garden Tray ~

Mon/Wed, April 7 & 9, 2008 (6-10pm)
2-Session Class
Intermediate/Advanced Painter
BRUSHES Needed: Basecoat, 5/8″Angle; 1/2″Angle; #4Round; Liner; Stippler
COST: $28

11×14″ masonite insert for a wooden tray that you paint yourself. This beautiful still-life painting of Primrose, Nest, Berry Wreath, Books and Bird Statue will be as comfortable in your kitchen, bedroom or craftroom as it is out in the garden shed. One of my favorite paintings! Technique: Using Wood Design Tool; Candle Glow.