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New May Classes with a Twist!

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Curious about Claybord? You can get some amazing textures on this unique surface, and there’s a great opportunity to explore the possibilities this Saturday at Plaza! My Mixed Media on Claybord workshop covers a variety of techniques that I’ve developed on the years, so sign up soon if you’re interested!

 

 

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There’s a new twist to my weekly Mixed Media classes at Plaza in May and June: I’m offering 2 alternating 4-week sessions! There’s still some room in both sections, so you can sign up for either one — or both — if you act quickly; there’s even a bonus gift if you register for both!

Option 1: May 16, May 30, June 13 & June 27  

Option 2: May 9, May 23, June 6 & June 20 
 
Just send me an email if you’d like to join us, and I’ll add your name to the list!

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Mystery Technique #80

 

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Wonder what new technique I tried for the first time in this painting? You can find out the details next month if you’ve signed up for email updates; I’ll explain more about it in May!

 

ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #79:

Amazing things can happen when you combine lots of water and color and 140 lb. Arches watercolor paper! This closeup shows part of a painting inspired by the shapes and colors of sassafras leaves in the fall. I began by using a brush filled with water to “draw” the outlines of the largest leaf on the  paper, filling in the wet shape with additional water until the unstretched paper began buckling into hills and valleys; then I added diluted acrylic ink to the valleys of water. As the water slowly evaporated, the edges of the puddles dried multiple times, leaving behind linear traces.

 

 

 

 

Opening Reception and Upcoming Workshops!

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Save the date! Hope you can join me on April 18 from 6-8pm for the opening reception of the latest Tennessee Watercolor Society Exhibition; 2 of my paintings will be on view, including my first tondo! It’s an interesting challenge to paint in the round, and this handmade paper from Twinrocker has such beautiful feathered deckles. There’s a partial preview in the photo above, but you’ll have to wait until the 18th to see the whole painting! The exhibition will be in the office of Bob Parks Realty in The Hill Center shopping complex in Green Hills, 4025 Hillsboro Pike, in Nashville. Hope to see you there!