July 19, 2024, 6:15-8:00 p.m. at the Towson Arts Collective Gallery, 210 W. Pennsylvania Avenue in Towson.  "The Beautiful Transparency of Watercolor!"

One of the hardworking tools in a watercolorist’s toolbox is applying and then lifting wet paint off the paper to create a beautiful transparency effect.  In this workshop, we’ll brush paint into flower petals and leaves and then gently mop up the paint to reveal amazing sheer pastels.  We’ll embellish the details of our paintings with black waterproof ink.  Adults 13+ all materials are provided, and there will be wine! 

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August 4, 2024, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.at Manor Mill Gallery, Monkton, MD.  "Keeping It Loose -- Painting Trees!"   Trees are a beautiful subject for watercolor, and there are a variety of ways to paint them.  In this workshop, we’ll “keep it loose” with two different techniques.  First, we’ll use a mop brush to create a lush willow tree with sweeping branches of green and yellow. We’ll then use oil pastels to add depth and highlights to the sunswept foliage.  Our second project will be a wet-in-wet technique to create a forest grove and, once dry, we’ll use a scratching technique to reveal the white of the watercolor paper creating highlights of branches and tree trunks.  Bring your imagination and a relaxed wrist for a fun workshop! All materials will be provided, including wine!

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