Taking on New Challenges

In this piece, Sally took on the challenge of darkening her shadows with rich blues, purples, and greens in colored pencil. It is often difficult to work through the feeling that you're going to ruin your work when you're trying something new. I still get that feeling but know from experience that you have to trust yourself and everything will be ok. Easier said than done, I know!

Look what a difference it made! The pots look rounder, the boots more 3-dimensional and the background to the right is pushed back.

Good job, Sally!

A Portait in Sepia

Kari was working on a face using only one color, sepia (watercolor). She first practiced doing value scales so that she could get used to the range of light to dark when only using one color. She then applied what she learned to this portrait. Kari had previously worked with water soluble crayons and got a handle on application,blending and softening edges.

First Animal Project

This is Annabelle's first completed animal drawing. She completed the beginning exercises then selected the resource and began. Annabelle is 10 years old and was excited to begin. Well done, Annabelle!

Watercolor Class

Watercolor is an enjoyable medium to work in. Understanding what can happen when water interacts with pigment is a large part of what painting with watercolor is all about.

Come join us on Wednesdays evenings from 6:30 - 8:30pm to explore the wonder of watercolor!

Class Schedule

Join classes at any time!

Tuesday (ages 8-13)

3:30 - 5:30pm

*This is the only class at my home studio at: 4662 Biscay St., Denver, CO 80249
**Please see class description and supply lists in the right column.


Wednesday

Kids Drawing Class (ages 8 - 13)

10:00 - noon
3:30 - 5:30pm

*Please see class description, class location and supply lists in the right column.

Adult/Teen Watercolor Classes (ages 13 - adult)

6:30 - 8:30pm

*Please see class description and location in the right column.
Contact Julie for the suggested supply list.

Thursday

Adult/Teen Drawing (ages 13 - adult)

1:00 - 3:00pm
6:30 - 8:30pm

*Please see class description, location and supply list in the right column.

Sending in your registration form and tuition will reserve your spot in the class!!

Don't forget to check out the student work on this blog! See student work in the righthand column.

This Is "Oliver"

This was Denise's (adult) first attempt at colored pencil. I think she has found her medium!

Having Fun With Your Self Portrait

Here, Kari took on the challenge of doing a self portrait including the portrait of her sister. She depicted the surroundings quite well, even the reflected light on the cave walls. I think the painting reflects their personalities and captures a likeness as well.