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!

Red Church Door, France

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

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!

Old Bucket

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

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!

Lighthouse

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

Odd Man Out

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

Welcome Home

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

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!

Bison I

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

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!

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

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!

Dandelions and Wildflowers

$55 - all materials are included!

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!

Headed South

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

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!

Beached

Watercolor

$55 for class - includes all supplies

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!

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!

Cowboy Coffee

We will trace this watercolor onto an 8 x 10” surface. Using a toothbrush to spatter masquing fluid will create a starry sky as well as ground textures. With the use of Mister Clean Magic Erasers and stale bread crumbs, we’ll create the smoke and cinders from the fire. The cowboy’s bright plaid shirt will make this night composition pop.

8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper. Beginners are welcome.

$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Three Wise Men

Watercolor on a holiday greeting card

$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes

Architecture

We will trace this photograph onto an 8 x 10” surface and concentrate our watercolor on the tower structure. Emphasis will be on the colors and textures of the building. Special tips will be shared on rendering precise lines and sharp edges that make the building stand out.

8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper. Beginners are welcome.

$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Red or White Poinsettas

Watercolor on a holiday greeting card

$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes

Box Canyon

Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch has inspired many artists since her day. This section of Box Canyon gives the student the chance to mix the vivid colors of New Mexico rock formations and learn new techniques for creating the various textures that punctuate the walls. Techniques will also be shared for rendering the green foliage below.

8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper. Beginners are welcome.

$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Red Poinsetta

Watercolor on a holiday greeting card

$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes

Away in a Manger

We will paint away in a manger on an 11x14 canvas in acrylics. Please register by November 19th. 

$55 - all materials are included!

Snowy Evergreens

All materials are provided--watercolors and supplies to create an 8 x 10" painting on stretched paper.

$55 for class

Oh Tannenbaum!

Come paint a Christmas tree!  We will paint this in acrylics on an 11x14 canvas. Please register by November 12th. 

$55 - all materials are included!