Second class January 16, 2014

Tonight the students came with drawing of something they would like to paint. Holly gave suggestions for composition and then talked about how to begin a painting either by using maskoid  or masking tape if desired and then laying in a light colored wash first. Then adding dark accents either wet in wet or dry brush.
The homework is to continue to work on the painting started or try another to being to class for critique and help by Holly. We will take a hiatus and re-begin class on Feb 6th.  A potential student came by and we hope to welcome more. The students are really enjoying the class and their progress. It is wonderful to be involved in the creative process with the teacher and other students.

 students in class

 students and the teacher Holly

 holly showing off student work tonight  

 holly starting a demo of sunflowers

student at work

student's painting .  

 wet in wet after using maskoid on the nasturtiums and
masking tape on the stems 

student painting 

Watercolor Class Starts

The first watercolor class met at Winding Way Watercolor Art Gallery last night.The painting above is by Holly Smith who is teaching the class which will last six weeks. There is a class next Thursday January 16 and then there will be a break until February 6th. The members of the class are a mixed group as some are beginners and some have had some lessons. All are welcome. Last night the students learned about the materials and techniques used in the watercolor medium. Holly also demonstrated how to to begin by starting a painting of some sunflowers. The kitchen at Winding Way provided a cozy space for the lesson and everyone had a good time besides learning something new. Next week students are to bring a simple pencil drawing of a subject of their choosing on their watercolor paper. Holly will help with the drawing and students will learn how to start a painting. Supplies are available at the gallery and students get a discount at Huston Tuttle, Rockland. New students are welcomed and the price will be prorated. Call 207-593-7955 or email windway@midcoast.com

Gallery Location Changed

Hello . This is my first post in a long time. We moved to a new space one year ago and now have a combined art gallery and bed and breakfast. The webpage for the bed and breakfast is www.windingwaybedandbreakfast.com We have four artists at the gallery, Anne McMath, Kathy Lane, Barrie Bozard and Diana Maddocks. We also have a gift shop at the B&B where we sell prints and cards of our original work plus art supplies and instruction books for the watercolorist. We had a great first season at the b&b and had guests from 26 states and 6 countries. It was fun meeting everyone and we received great reviews on Tripadvisor.