Art & Decorative Painting

~ Jack O’Smilies & Candle Star ~
Beginner Class: September 2010

Learning basics of Decorative Painting is a happy experience for these gals who painted the jolly Smilies family: Jack, Jacklin and little Jackie. The star-shaped candy dish assisted the new gals in learning several new techniques, most importantly the floating technique, basecoating and washing/glazing color. Everyone worked diligently and it showed in the final product.

~ Around the Campfire ~ 

You may register for one of two classes for this project; each class will begin on a Monday and conclude the following Wednesday as indicated below.

1st Class: Mon/Wed, Nov 8 & 10, 2010 (6-10pm) 
2nd Class: Mon/Wed, Nov 15 & 17, 2010 (6-10pm)
Beginner Class
OIL BRUSHES/Tools You need: Bob Ross 1” Flat(Landscape); 2” Ross Flat(Background); #6 Ross Fan Blender;  SCRIPT Liner;  (any extra 1” or 2” brushes you may have to limit your cleaning time between colors and blending); Small or Large Palette Knife; and Paper Towels for Clean up.
COST: $40

(OIL)  16”x20” prepared canvas board. Guest Artist, Steve Lubanovic will instruct the step by step process to guide you in painting this very charming woodsy campfire scene. The nearby tent assures you that there are people being warmed by the fire.  A splatter bucket with cleaning turp and easel are provided for your use at the studio.

~ Pretty Poinsettia ~

Mon/Wed, Nov 1 & 3, 2010 (6-10pm)
Intermediate Class
BRUSHES You Need: all your regular acrylic brushes and oil Chisel Blender brushes #6, #4 and (opt #2) in the black-handled, Loew-Cornell Series 7450
COST: $24

(Acrylic & OIL) 6”x18” Wooden Plaque. These pretty poinsettias will be base coated in acrylic with oil overlays that will enrich the colors. Looking forward to painting this with you!

~ Serenity Falls ~

Mon/Wed, Oct 25 & 27, 2010 (6-10pm)
Intermediate Class
OIL Brushes/Tools You Need: Loew-Cornell Bristle: #12, #8 & #1 Flat; Bristle Fan Brush and Synthetic or Bristle Script Liner; Painting knife for mixing, Easel (if you’d like to use one)  & Paper Towels (See Instructor  for questions regarding tools needed.)
COST: $30

(OIL)  11”x14” Prepared Canvas Board.  Oil painting of a serene, secret waterfall within the forest… what a refreshing sight and imagined sound.  The Oils we use will be treated with a medium to speed the drying time. A minimal amount of paint will be used in this style of painting.  You should have past experience with oils to take this class.

~ Hollyhocks and Butterfly ~

Mon, Oct 18, 2010 (6-10pm)
Beginner/Intermediate Class
Items/BRUSHES You Need:  A Firm Backing Board to Tape the Watercolor Paper to, Tape,  Plus a 1″ Wash (or ¾”); #4 Round ;  3/8” Angle; good 0/05 Liner (Elaine especially likes brushes of the Loew-Cornell #7300C series, but not necessary.)  and Paper Towels
COST: $23

(Watercolor) 11″x15″ #200 Watercolor Paper is provided for you along with paints, pattern, instructions and photo. Guest Artist, Elaine Walker, will lead us to painting beautiful pink hollyhocks along with a charming butterfly.  This painting is a little more detailed than previous paintings. (If you have questions, send an email request and I’ll put you in touch with the instructor.)