A thought that has been germinating for a few months has finally sprouted and is growing like a weed. I am now offering workshops!! I have taught workshops to the Creston Art Club and once to the Riondel Art Club but now I am open to going further afield. Details are still sketchy but I can think of a few things that might appeal to students.
In Watercolor:
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| It's Snowing |
This simple winter scene gives students a number of techniques to learn.
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| Trash or Treasure |
Painting metal and glass is always a challenge - I would have to practice a bit!
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| Abandoned |
Atmosphere is always popular and a scene like this can teach a number of things.
Add Pen & Ink:
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| Fencepost and Daisies |
A loose watercolor with pen & ink accents - a great way to spice up a painting
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| Blue Poppy |
Or, just use the pen & ink techniques by themselves for a totally different look
Maybe some Acrylics:
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| Iris Magic |
Painting with acrylic on paper gives you options - watercolor style or acrylic or both!
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| Under the Skimmerhorn |
Painting a scene with just a palette knife can be fun and challenging.
These are just some of the things I have taught over the years and I look forward to sharing them as well as other techniques with aspiring artists. If you or your group is interested in a specific technique, check with me - maybe I can help.
I try to structure my workshops so the participants each takes home a painting that is not a duplicate of my work but something uniquely their own - it is the technique that is important not the subject. I hope my idea of workshops will appeal to many artists in the neighboring communities. To find out more contact me at
val@mellowood.ca
