Category Archives: Art Materials

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 … Continue reading →

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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, … Continue reading →

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Tips for Loosening Up

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Sara Beth

Tips for loosening up Simplification is the key …Paint in the abstract phase without adding detail for as long as you can Remember the mood and the focal point are the emphasis, other things are left abstract Squint and compare everything! Squinting simplifies things naturally. … Continue reading →

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New Workshop – Basic Oil Painting from a Photo

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Sara Beth

What are the basics of painting? What should you paint? How to get started? How to improve?   We will do some new fun studies to learn the basics and work to complete one painting! November 3 and 4 or November … Continue reading →

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Lots of Opportunities This Summer – See Workshop Pages

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Sara Beth

Plein Air at the Weeden House   Tuesday May 24, 31 – 10:00 – 12:30  $10 donation to the museum per session requested, no Registration Required Open Studio Format – Relaxed, No instruction, Friendly gathering of artists. Anyone Welcome – Beginners too! … Continue reading →

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Get In Shape for Spring!

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Sara Beth

Check out all the ways to grow this spring artistically!  Dig deep to find the seed of creativity that is in you and cultivate it to grow for a fresh, rich Spring. Join me in one of my new class offerings.  See Workshop … Continue reading →

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Paints and Mediums – Keep it Simple

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Sara Beth

  I love to squeeze out fresh paint. I don’t use a lot of different colors, only a warm and cool version of each of the primaries and white. (Sometimes I will squeeeze out some mud colors like ochre and sienna … Continue reading →

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Where to Buy Art Materials

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Sara Beth

When Buying Online- Some of you asked me where to order art supplies online. I only use Dick Blick. www.dickblick.com I have ordered things from them for about 10 years. They are very professional and have the best prices and you … Continue reading →

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