art workshops at gracie lane
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Lexington Sentry
You’re invited to experience the fascinating work of using watercolor pigments to layer rust and grime on this abandoned gas pump still standing in Lexington, Texas. The faded, chipped paint on the building will also be fun to recreate, contrasted with the vibrant bushes framing the composition. Before painting, we’ll trace these structures onto our stretched paper.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Venice
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Come and paint beautiful wildflowers on a canvas bag using acrylic paint. All supplies are included!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Ghost Ranch
This bluff welcomes visitors to Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. It was a pleasure painting this on site. Even more, I enjoy teaching how to watercolor this composition. We’ll trace the outlines and mark off the various pattens before painting the rich contrast between the warm terrain and the cool sky.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Morning at the Beach
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Bass Lure
Every twelve-year-old has dreamt of the thrill of a lunker largemouth bass inhaling the lure dragged through the murky depths. We invite you to experience the surprises created by various masquing, spattering, and etching techniques in watercolor as we work on this composition. Before painting, we’ll trace this image onto our stretched papers.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Acrylic Dot Painting w/Carmen Carpenter
Join me for a therapeutic and inspiring exploration of dot and mandala art!
In this hands-on class, you'll learn the fundamentals of dot mandalas, mastering techniques like proper dot placement, walking the dots, and swooshes. These methods can be combined in endless ways to create mesmerizing designs.
Using acrylic paints and specialized tools, you’ll craft a stunning 6-inch mandala on round wood—all materials provided. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the journey!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Oklahoma Tire Shop
Before its demolition, I was fortunate to photograph this structure for posterity. We’ll trace the building onto our stretched papers before laying down watercolor washes to capture the underlying tones. Then we’ll plant the trees in front.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Derelict Barn
One of my most memorable watercolor experiences was painting this abandoned Arkansas barn while a rainstorm approached. We’ll trace the image onto our stretched papers before exploring various drybrush techniques to enhance the weathered siding and dark shadows on this barn.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Acrylic Dot Painting w/Carmen Carpenter
Join me for a therapeutic and inspiring exploration of dot and mandala art!
In this hands-on class, you'll learn the fundamentals of dot mandalas, mastering techniques like proper dot placement, walking the dots, and swooshes. These methods can be combined in endless ways to create mesmerizing designs.
Using acrylic paints and specialized tools, you’ll craft a stunning 6-inch mandala on round wood—all materials provided. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the journey!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
French Countryside
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Out of the Steam
A professional photographer granted me the rights to this photograph of the Tarantula rail line that runs from Fort Worth to Grapevine daily. We’ll trace the details of the steam locomotive and rails before exploring techniques to render the ironwork of the train and rails, the rocky railroad bed and the engulfing steam.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Pumpkins
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Acrylic Dot Painting w/Carmen Carpenter
Join me for a therapeutic and inspiring exploration of dot and mandala art!
In this hands-on class, you'll learn the fundamentals of dot mandalas, mastering techniques like proper dot placement, walking the dots, and swooshes. These methods can be combined in endless ways to create mesmerizing designs.
Using acrylic paints and specialized tools, you’ll craft a stunning 6-inch mandala on round wood—all materials provided. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the journey!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Christmas Cards
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Acrylic Dot Painting w/Carmen Carpenter
Discover the joy of dotting in this festive, hands-on art class!
Join me for a soothing and creative experience where you’ll learn the art of mandala dot painting—from precise dot placement to swooshes and walking the dots. We’ll explore how to combine these techniques into captivating designs that sparkle with personality.
You’ll create your own 3” Christmas ornament using vibrant acrylic paints and professional dotting tools—all materials provided, and no experience needed! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a total beginner, this class is all about expression, relaxation, and holiday magic.
Just bring your imagination, and let the dots do the rest.
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Christmas cards
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Christmas Cards
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Christmas Cards
We will be working on highlights and shadows, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors .
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Magenta Iris
We will be learning how to draw Iris’s, with some color theories mixing colors, and how to create hard edges with blending colors into the center of the flower, mixing greens.
$55 for class ~ all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Archer City Remains
We’ll trace the outlines of this scene from Larry McMurtry’s stomping grounds onto our stretched papers, then experience the excitement of building bold contrasting shadows within this building with watercolor. Finally, we’ll lay in the varying textures and hues of the vintage Hudson, the derelict building details and finally the surrounding grasses and trees.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Acrylic Dot Painting w/Carmen Carpenter
Join me for a therapeutic and inspiring exploration of dot and mandala art!
In this hands-on class, you'll learn the fundamentals of dot mandalas, mastering techniques like proper dot placement, walking the dots, and swooshes. These methods can be combined in endless ways to create mesmerizing designs.
Using acrylic paints and specialized tools, you’ll craft a stunning 6-inch mandala on round wood—all materials provided. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the journey!
Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Feed Me is a fun painting of 3 little birds in a nest! I provide all materials for this fun acrylic painting on an 8x8 canvas!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
One Color Landscape
$55 for class - includes all supplies
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Longmire on the Prowl
We will trace this image onto the paper and concentrate on layering transparent washes of color accompanied with exacting detail.
Our watercolors will be on 8 x 10" paper stretched on canvas stretchers.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Palo Duro Evening
This rich rendition of a canyon in the late hours of the day reveals the contrast of warm and cool colors. After tracing the contours onto our paper, we will work at placing these warm and cool hues side-by-side to create a stimulating composition.
Our watercolors will be on 8 x 10" paper stretched on canvas stretchers.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Box Canyon
Georgia O'Keeffe's beloved Ghost Ranch includes this vividly-colored canyon that pops beneath a deep blue sky. After tracing the outline onto our paper, we will explore the rich possibilities of combining graphite and watercolor to render the contours of this amazing rock formation.
Our watercolors will be on 8 x 10" paper stretched on canvas stretchers.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Flower Power is a vibrant fun painting! I provide all the materials needed for this colorful acrylic pardoned on an 8x8 canvas. Cost is $55.
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Cold Desolation
This monochromatic study of the remains of a Route 66 gas station will be traced onto our paper. We will then explore the rich variations of cool and warm blue-gray tones.
Our watercolors will be on 8 x 10" paper stretched on canvas stretchers.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Red Church Door, France
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Abandoned House Facade
This composition will be traced onto our paper before we learn techniques of texturing the old white surface of the house front.
Our watercolors will be on 8 x 10" paper stretched on canvas stretchers.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Old Bucket
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Palestine Blues
This ghost of Lightnin' Hopkins walking along the RxR tracks in Palestine, Texas will front a vivid composition of rich green tree foliage contrasting with the white ruins of a trackside grocery store. We will trace these details onto our paper before learning drybrush techniques in rendering rich tree textures.
Our watercolors will be on 8 x 10" paper stretched on canvas stretchers.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Lighthouse
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies
Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Flower Power is a vibrant fun painting! I provide all the materials needed for this colorful acrylic pardoned on an 8x8 canvas. Cost is $55.
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Guitar Pickin’ Cowboy Under the Stars
This iconic figure will be traced onto an 8x10” stretched surface and detailed in color afterward
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Bison I
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Forth Worth Suburban Home
Most watercolor students are afraid of painting their own suburban home, forgetting that much detail can be omitted by cropping the picture to show only the entrance with a little of the landscape surrounding. We will trace this image onto an 8x10” stretched paper surface and work on the colors and detail following.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Acrylic - W/Linda Roman
Beginner Art Class: How To Paint Your Photograph
Learn how to use an upgraded grid system to create realistic paintings from your photographs. Find your 3 favorite photos on your phone and print them as 8X10’s. Bring these THREE 8x10 photos to class. Bring your phone too.
Don’t worry, Linda will provide photos for you to select from also. We will choose the “best” photo so that you will leave the class with a 9x12 acrylic painting on canvas.
Linda will provide tips and techniques for creating the grid and transferring your image to canvas.
During this fun, low-stress class, Linda will discuss/teach color mixing, values, composition, edges, shadows, and other basic elements of art.
$40 for class - includes all supplies
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Colorado Durango-Silverton RxR
The Durango-Silverton excursion train has been an adventure for millions and makes a striking 8x10” watercolor composition. We will trace the image and render the colors afterward. Beginners welcome!
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Dandelions and Wildflowers
$55 - all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
GMC Pickup at Colorado Gas Station
Few things are more satisfying than rendering damaged paint on an abandoned pickup truck left at a derelict filling station. We will trace this image onto 8x10” stretched watercolor paper and render the color afterward.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Headed South
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
The Lone Sentry (relic of a gasoline pump)
We will trace the image onto an 8 x 10" stretched panel. Instructor will demonstrate techniques in drybrush, layered colored washes, shadowing and sharp detailing. Beginners welcome.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Beached
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies
Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Valentine Heart
We will have fun painting valentines! These valentines will be painted in acrylic on 6x6 gallery wrapped canvas (sides are 1.5 inches deep), and look adorable on a shelf. You will be able to choose from several different designs. We will paint the sides as well, you can even try a striped design on the sides!
$60 - all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Bison in Winter
We will trace the image onto an 8 x 10" stretched panel. Instructor will demonstrate techniques in drybrush, layered colored washes and sharp detailing. Beginners welcome.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!