Today the Urban Sketchers St. Louis met at Faust Park, 15185 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO. With an abundance of things to sketch the group wandered about until each artist found a pleasing subject. Shade trees and a nice breeze made the morning very enjoyable.
Here are some photos the group shared with us.
And here are the wonderful sketches.
PAINTING “LIFE” in WATERCOLOR!
Painting figures in the landscape and city scape
Workshop with Alicia Farris NWS
Green Door Art Gallery, 21 N. Gore, Webster Groves, 63119
Dates: March 26, 27, & 28, 2020
Times: 9-3pm
Cost: $240
Contact Alicia Farris to register:
e-mail – afarrisart@att.net
Supply list will be provided upon registration.
Class size is limited.
In this 3-day workshop we’ll practice impressionistic style in watercolor as we paint people and figures in our landscapes and city scenes! Paint from provided photos or your own, as you add impressionistic LIGHT and LIFE to your work. Plenty of demonstrations, group and one-on-one discussion will enhance the learning process.
Alicia’s website: www.afarris.com
Eleven watercolor artists, members of the St. Louis Watercolor Society’s Self Help Painters group, are exhibiting their versatility with watercolor painting. The Opening Reception was Saturday, September 7th. Approximately 100+ people joined in on chatting with artists, eating the delicious appetizers, drinking wine, punch, and enjoying the evening. The exhibition continues through September 29th so please drop by.
Here are some photos of the opening the group shared with us.
And here are the eleven artist exhibiting, from left to right: Julie Bantle Nancy Avdoian, Lee Walter, Fran Kempin, Pat Long, David Anderson, Gerry Klein, Doris Schwartz, Kathleen Luepke, Karen Papin and Kathy Dowd.
Painting “Life” in Watercolor! with Alicia Farris
In this 3-day workshop we’ll practice impressionistic style in watercolor as we paint people and figures in our landscapes and city scenes! Paint from provided photos or your own, as you add impressionistic LIGHT and LIFE to your work. Plenty of demonstrations, group and one-on-one discussion will enhance the learning process.
Alicia’s website:http://afarris.com
When: Oct. 31st, Nov. 1st, and 2nd, 2019
Where: Missouri Artists on Main, 321 South Main Street, Saint Charles, Missouri 63301
Times: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: $240
Class size is limited
I am happy to announce I am offering three new classes at Framations Gallery, 218 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO. Go to Framations.com, to register and print a supply list. 636 724 8313.
Creating Dynamic Watercolors
Instructor: Linda Wilmes
Thursday, Sept 19: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
$60 Workshop Fee
Basic knowledge of watercolor suggested
See Supply List
Min 3 students, Max 5
Adults and Youths High School and older
Creating dynamic watercolors, by increasing the contrast, achieved by saving the white paper, then contrasting with darker values. A sketch outlines the area of paper to reserve. Using a variety of textures can add interest; a soft muted background behind a detailed subject creates the illusion of depth in the painting. Applications of paint while controlling the amount of water, will all be demonstrated and thoroughly explained throughout the class.
The Power of Using Complementary Colors
Instructor: Linda Wilmes
Thursday, October 17: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
$60 Workshop Fee
Basic knowledge of watercolor suggested
See Supply List
Min 3 students, Max 5
Adults and Youths High School and older
The power of using complimentary colors, in watercolor painting. When placed side by side the colors each will appear brighter and more noticeable, but neutralizing them in varying amounts will create beautiful neutrals, which also bring out the brilliance of the pure colors, while adding contrast. Using a limited palette of transparent colors presents wonderful glazing colors, to add luminosity to the watercolor painting. All applications will be demonstrated and thoroughly explained.
Color Selections with Watercolors
Instructor: Linda Wilmes Thursday, November 14: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
$60 Workshop Fee
Basic knowledge of watercolor suggested
See Supply List
Min 3 students, Max 5
Adults and Youths High School and older Color Selection with watercolors. This class will explain what colors to choose to best serve the need of the subject, while conveying a mood in the painting. Learn the selection process and learn what will work best and why. Learn to mix very dark colors, not with black paint, which can muddy and cloud the watercolors, but with transparent colors, which add beauty to the finished painting. Color temperature, and it’s effects will be thoroughly explained. All applications will be demonstrated.
Also, I am offering an open studio class at Wilmes Fine Art Studio, Wentzville, Mo On Thursdays 9:30- noon. Students work in any medium using their choice of subject matter. This is an ongoing class, $25.00 per class. 636 679 1208 or lindaswilmes@gmail.com. Enjoy painting as you learn.
Happy Painting.