Acrylic painting is a versatile and excellent introduction to painting for beginners. Instructed by Gwen Leonard, this class will cover mixing colors, several different painting techniques, brush strokes and palette knife use. We will paint everyday objects, simple landscapes and even try an abstract. Please bring the following materials: canvas boards sized to your liking, …
Instructed by Gwen Leonard in Fivesparks' beautiful Gallery, this class is designed for people who want to learn how to draw or brush up on their skills. It will cover the tools that will allow you to draw more easily and with confidence. We will cover topics including shading, perspective, contour drawing and blending by …
This program focuses on drawing and painting nature subjects using pencils and watercolor paints. You’ll learn how I use field sketchbooks to explore and record my outdoor observations, and we’ll practice various drawing and tonal approaches using natural materials for models. I’ll discuss optics and imaging devices, and show several watercolor field kits (including a …