Blog Posts
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Water under the Bridge
YouTube Tutorial for Bridge : Click Here Finding Beauty in the Ordinary American realist painter Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009) was known for capturing the quiet beauty of rural American life. His landscapes, weathered buildings, bare trees, and familiar surroundings often communicate powerful emotions through simple compositions and restrained colors. Wyeth frequently worked with a limited palette…
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Just Add Water
Lighthouse Painting in Watercolor This week in watercolor class, we explored Light Washes, a playful reference to lighthouses and the beautiful skies surrounding them. Our focus was learning how to control water, pigment, and brushwork to create soft transitions, atmospheric clouds, and layers of color. We practiced three essential watercolor washes and explored techniques for…
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Horsin’ Around
Student Gallery About This Class In this watercolor class, we will paint a ginger horse portrait using a limited color palette. Our focus will be on charging, wet-into-wet painting, and creating contrast through background color to develop luminosity, realistic form, and depth. Students will explore how water and pigment interact while learning to preserve the…
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Birds of a Feather
In this watercolor lesson, we will paint birds using two important techniques: negative painting and glazing. These techniques help us create feathers, depth, shadows, and light without painting every tiny detail. Step-by-Step Process : Click Here Step 1: Identify the light areas : Mix a tea – coffee like consistency Look for the lightest feathers…
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Take Charge
Take Charge is a watercolor workshop all about water control, color movement, and the exciting technique known as charging. Charging is the process of introducing color into an already wet area and allowing the pigment and water to interact. In this workshop, students will explore how charging can create beautiful transitions, unexpected textures, rich shadows,…
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FALL INTO URBAN SKETCHING
Day 1 — Shape: Notan, Positive & Negative SpaceDay 2 — Space: Two-Point Perspective & Architecture Day 3 — Story: Color, Details, Depth & the Charlotte Light Rail Visit URBAN SKETCHING WEBSITE: CLICK HERE Suggested Student Supply List Required For outdoor sketching WORKSHOP OVERVIEW Urban sketching is about more than accurately drawing a building. It…
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Anatomy of a Shadow
Light brings a painting to life, but shadows give it depth. Whether you’re painting a pear, an apple, or a simple ceramic vase, understanding how light travels across an object is essential to creating a convincing still life.In this week’s watercolor lesson, we will explore the anatomy of a shadow, learning to identify highlights, mid-tones,…
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Forest Floor & More
Photo by Jesse Bauer Visit UnSplash for more Free Stock Photos : Click Here Welcome to The Forest Floor, an introduction to watercolor through the simple and expressive subject of mushrooms. In this class, beginning watercolorists will explore several essential techniques while learning how water, pigment, brush pressure, and timing work together. Basic Techniques :…
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Welcome, Watercolorist!
Welcome, watercolorists! Over the next ten weeks, you will be challenged to strengthen your watercolor practice through weekly in-person classes and at-home exercises. These practices are designed to guide your individual development and help you grow beyond the classroom setting. To get started, commit to painting at least one day each week outside of class.…
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Your Next Class
Click the links below to find your next art adventure! CLICK HERE Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the first time, returning to a creative practice, or looking for your next exhibition opportunity, there’s never been a better time to invest in your artistic journey. This page is your guide to discovering exciting opportunities…