Passionate Painting en Plein Air

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Sara Beth

photoStill Life Painting Class

Saturday May 11, 2013

Little Green Store, Monte Sano Blvd, Huntsville, Al

$100

9:00-4:00

Oil or Acrylic - Beginners Welcome

We will focus on Simplifying, Seeing Quickly, and Painting with a Passion,

Schedule: 9- 12 Demo and Discussion, 12-12:30 Brown Bag Lunch, 12:30 - 4 Your Turn

Register: contact Little Green Store 256-539-9699

Questions: sarabethfair@comcast.net

Supply list: emailed upon registration

Limited to 12 students – rain location TBA

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JUMP START YOUR ART With TWO NEW WORKSHOPS

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Sara Beth

HOW TO MIX AND USE COLOR WORKSHOP

February 23, 2013
9:00 – 3:30
$125 (Supplies included)
 Space is limited to 12 students.
Location Southerland Station Art Studios 
402 Governors Drive, 35801
 
 

DRAWING SKILLS WORKSHOP

Improve drawing skills with simple basic techniques

 March 9, 2013
9:00 – 3:30
$95 (Supplies included)
Space is limited to 12 students.
Location Southerland Station Art Studios
402 Governors Drive, 35801
 

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Drawing to Get Rid of The Inner Critic

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sara Beth

I have been focusing for several years on the technical aspects of painting because I felt there was so much I needed to understand. I am at the point where I really need to allow myself the joy of painting creatively, thoroughly expressing my own style and focusing on the artistry and idea of the piece. I feel like I am trapped by the constant question in my head of “am I doing this right.” This inner critic has stifled my creativity causing me to question my capabilities and inhibit my joy. It has also decreased my productivity affecting my professional growth as well.

I am going to embark on a discipline of drawing this year in a way I have never done before and hopefully this will extend over to my personal life as well – stifling the inner critic!

How?

  • By FOCUSING on the subject (others) rather than myself – spending more time looking at my subject than my work…
  • By ASKING helpful statements like what is the shape, angle and distance rather than making unhelpful critical judgments …
  • Looking for the BEST (in others) instead of finding fault…
  • and being satisfied that good is ENOUGH!
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NEW Huntsville Museum of Art WORKSHOP – Cityscapes

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Sara Beth

Architectural Exploration in Oil

February 7 -9, 2013 

Thurs 6-8, Fri and Sat 9-4

$215 members/$230 non-members

Huntsville Museum of Art Huntsville, Alabama

Pre-registration required. (deadline 1/31/13)

Space is limited to 15 students,

For More Information or To Register CLICK HERE. OR call 256-535-4350 x 222

 

 

In this class, we will review the fundamentals of painting and emphasize making these your own. We will also focus on how to simplify drawing complicated street scenes and to know what to leave in and more importantly what to leave out.The workshop will focus on understanding and simplifying drawing; composition; laying down a foundation quickly and confidently; identifying focal points and developing them; seeing values and colors; and developing your individual style.

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Cityscapes – Parisian Streets

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Sara Beth

The streets of Paris have been calling to me for so long. I dream of Montmartre. In reality it will not be the image that I have in my mind, which is a good thing, but it is certainly the place of inspiration for me. I pray that our minds will always stretch above and beyond what we see or hear!

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EVERYTHING CHANGES

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Sara Beth

(In front of my easel)

What an exciting year – A new business, new paintings, lots of travel, a high school graduate…The dust is settling, maybe, and I am trying to not just balance but make the most of life, art, science… It is all so exciting. LOOK for SOME NEW THINGS:

  • An evening drawing class – small and very hands on
  • A new 3 Day Workshop hosted by the Huntsville Museum of Art – Winter 2013
  • New paintings
  • A Show in the Fall

 

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Developing a PASSION for DRAWING

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Sara Beth

Winter is the perfect time to work on one of the most beautiful artistic skills of them all! You will learn timeless techniques to confidently and quickly equip you to draw a still life, figure, or structure.

Friday, February 3

$75/class – Some Supplies Included -  9:00 – 3:00

1. KNOW – what the key information is you need to begin a drawing.

2. PRACTICE – quickly putting down the key information.

3. ACCURACY – learn the techniques to draw accurately.

4. DEVELOP – the drawing by putting it all together!

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 4 STUDENTS

QUESTIONS  – email me if you would like more info: sarabethfair@comcast.net

Supplies – Newsprint Pad, Sketch Book, Misc Drawing Pencils

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NEW! Still Life Painting CLASSES

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Sara Beth

SIMPLIFY

A great gift for you or a great way to create a gift for another and learn at the

same time!

Wednesday – November 30    5:00 – 9:00

Wednesday – December 7       9:00 – 1:00 (wait list)

January (date to be worked out)    9:00 – 1:00 (openings)

Sign up for one or all!

Bring any size canvas from an 11 x 14 to a 16 x 20, a big brush and your paints. I will do a quick demo and then with fun and bravura you will paint!

We  will focus on -

  • blocking it in quickly
  • getting form and depth
  • the finish!

The class is limited to four students! Sign up below to reserve your spot and then I will email you about your date selections.

A supply list will be emailed upon confirmation. If you dont want to bring your supplies or dont have them, I canprovide you with supplies (minus the canvas) for a $20 additional fee.

 

Number of Classes

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Back to the Drawing Board

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Sara Beth

Developing a PASSION for DRAWING

Winter is the perfect time to work on one of the most beautiful artistic skills of them all! You will learn timeless techniques to confidently and quickly equip you to draw a still life, figure, or structure.

January 9 – 10, 2012

$145 – Some Supplies Included

9:00 – 3:00 each day

1. KNOW – what the key information is you need to begin a drawing.

2. PRACTICE – quickly putting down the key information.

3. ACCURACY – learn the techniques to draw accurately.

4. DEVELOP – the drawing by putting it all together!

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 4 STUDENTS

QUESTIONS  – email me if you would like more info: sarabethfair@comcast.net

A few supplies are needed – I will email you the list upon registration.

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Tips for Loosening Up

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Sara Beth

Tips for loosening up

The Abstract Phase of this Painting

  1. Simplification is the key …Paint in the abstract phase without adding detail for as long as you can
  2. Remember the mood and the focal point are the emphasis, other
    things are left abstract
  3. Squint and compare everything! Squinting simplifies things naturally.
  4. Paint beyond the lines, we are not doing a coloring book.
  5. Paint with a big brush, cover broad passages simply.
  6. Paint using your full arm and the full length of the handle, we are not writing.
  7. Step back often, make sure your painting reads at a distance so it must be simple.

 

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