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http://www.oilandcotton.com/

May 29, 2017

817 W. Davis St. #110
Dallas, TX 75208
214.942.0474

Oil and Cotton opened in September 2010. Blending an appreciation of the past with current multidisciplinary art practices, our students are invited to engage in the expressive languages of both music and visual art. Our hands-on classes are taught by professionals with knowledge of traditional and contemporary practice. We provide creative space for education, exhibition, performance and exchange between the public and the art community.

June 3 Floral Painting:Intro to Acrylics and Oil

SOLD OUT

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June 17 Intro to Printmaking

Jun 25 Frame Loom Weaving

July 9 Leatherworking

July 14 Intro to Calligraphy

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July 16 Portrait Watercolor

July 23 Embroidered Bouquet

July 30 Macrame Lace Plant Hanger

Aug 4 & 11 Clay Spoon

Aug 5 & 6 New Media: Pure Data Programming

Aug 13 Total Eclipse of the Sun-glasses

Aug 19 & 20 Natural Dyeing Yarn: Red, Yellow, Blue

Tags: calligraphy, clay spoon, Dallas TX, dyeing, embroidery, floral painting, leather working, macrame, Oak Cliff (Dallas) TX, printmaking, watercolor, weaving

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Society of Watercolor Artists 2017 International Juried Exhibition

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May 8, 2017

http://www.swawatercolor.com/

May 8, 2017

Location: Fort Worth Central Library Atrium Gallery, 500 W. 3rd Street, Fort Worth, TX

April 16 – May 27, 2017

Awards Reception: Saturday May 27, 2 to 4 pm

List of artists http://www.swawatercolor.com/copy-of-2016-international-juried-e-1

Juror – Laurie Goldstein-Warren

AWARDS: $4000 in cash and merchandise.

Tags: awards, Fort Worth Central Library, international exhibition, reception, Society of Watercolor Artists, watercolor, watermedia

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Acrylic WC Mixed Media Flower Workshop with Sharon Giles May 13

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May 6, 2017

May 6, 2017

Saturday, May 13 10am – 3pm (one hour for lunch)

Create beautiful abstract flowers!

Start loosely and playfully with transparent watermedia, then create a whimsical design with negative painting and your favorite mark-making tools.

Supplies:

Watermedia – bring your choice of liquid acrylics, acrylic inks, Golden High Flow acrylics, tube watercolors (sorry, pans are too wimpy) and/or alcohol inks (the last is not permanent).

Bring one tube of white acrylic. (Instructor will bring other colors)

Your choice of mark-making tools – could be acrylic markers, regular markers (not usually permanent), sharpies (not permanent), colored pencils, watercolor pencils, watercolor crayons, gelatos or gel sticks (not permanent), graphite pencils, pastel sticks or pencils, oil pastels, etc. Bring what you have but I recommend purchasing a white sharpie.

Bring one 11×14 or 12×12 canvas or canvas board. Instructor will also supply one small sheet of yupo. You can also bring a small watercolor or acrylic painting you want to transform.

Other tools: Brushes in different sizes, water container, paper towels, and apron. Droppers or pipettes, and dipping pen or calligraphy pen if you have one.

For inspiration, bring pictures of flowers, vases and simple patterns. The instructor will also bring ideas for patterns and extra supplies.

Tags: acrylic, Art Workshop, mixed media, watercolor, watermedia

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Spring 2017 Free Basic Classes: Spinning & Knitting and Watercolor

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April 15, 2017

April 15, 2017

The Irving Art Association

offers free basic art classes for adults to get you started in art or in a new medium.

The Free Basics Classes follow a progressive sequence where you will learn basic skills via instructor demo/lecture — exercise —-practice. The series is designed for beginners to a particular art medium as well as mid career artists reviewing technique and not creating finished works. Expect traditional as well as new and nontraditional materials and approaches.

Registration is open for the 2017 spring classes. (each class is separate)

Location: Jaycee Park Center for the Arts, Irving. Held on Thursday evenings from 7 – 9 pm. Doors open 6:30 pm. Directions

Supplies provided. Please feel free to bring whatever extra supplies you wish to try out. (paint, brushes, paper, etc.). Wear old clothes or bring an apron.

Contact: irvingartassociation@gmail.com

Free Basic Class on Spinning & Knitting
Dates: May 4, 11, 18
Instructor: Ameda Holmes
REGISTER

Ameda Holmes has been knitting and working with yarn since she was 5 years old. Her grandmother was a true master and taught her how to design as well as create. In 1985 she decided that natural fibers were the way to go and she learned to spin her own yarn. For the three Thursday evenings in May she will be teaching spinning and knitting. The first night will be devoted to spinning. Attendees will be introduced to the basics of spinning and will receive a spindle and fiber to work with. The next two nights will be devoted to the basics of knitting. Everyone will be making simple slippers. Needles and yarn will be provided.

Free Basic Class on Watercolor
Dates: June 1, 8, 15
Instructor: Beverly Boren
REGISTER

Bev Boren was born and raised in Texas and now resides in Trophy Club, Texas with her husband Ben. She is a signature member of the Outdoor Painters Society and the Southwestern Watercolor Society. She is also a member of the Oil Painters of America, American Impressionist Society, and American Watercolor Society.

Her work is primarily the result of her need to paint. Inspiration can come at any time and in any place. She is not confined to one subject area. She loves to paint a variety of subject matter as well as working in various mediums. Bev’s paintings are created with things that capture her eye whether it’s a still life, landscape, or capturing a person’s personality. Painting is her way of connecting with the world and the people around her and sharing those experiences along the way.

In her words “Trying to describe or explain my efforts at painting or drawing seems like a futile effort. After all, I want my work to express itself without the necessity of words. My best hope is that my work will stand simply on it’s own, and find a connection with viewers where words fail”. Her website: http://bevboren.com/

Tags: free art classes, Irving Art Association, Irving TX, knitting, spinning, watercolor

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Fall 2017 Workshops & New 2018 Workshops at Artists’ Showplace

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April 11, 2017

http://theartistsshowplace.com/kathy-elliot-oil-wax

April 11, 2017

Fall 2017 Workshops and newly announced 2018 Workshops at Artists Showplace Gallery. For a description of workshops, see http://theartistsshowplace.com/workshops/.

Secure your spot in our workshops with a $75 deposit (non-refundable). Register early! Call 972–233–1223.

THE ARTISTS’ SHOWPLACE GALLERY

15615 Coit Road, Suite 230, Dallas, TX 75248

The Shops at Spanish Village

New addition!

Kathy Elliott

Cold Wax & Oil

September 20-23

$385

FALL 2017	2018
Maureen Brouillette Mixed Media Collage September 29-October 1, 2017 $285	Cecy Turner Oil January 23-25, 2018 $385
Sterling Edwards Watercolor October 9-13, 2017 $500	Jo Moncrief Acrylic Abstract February 21-24, 2018 $385
Bev Boren Oil November 2-4, 2017 $285	Stephen Zhang Watercolor March 6-9, 2018 $400
Michael Holter Figurative Watercolor November 7-9, 2017 $300	David Kessler All Media Abstract April 18-21, 2018 $400

Tags: abstract, acrylic, art workshops, collage, Dallas TX, figurative, mixed media, oil, watercolor

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Art Exhibit: Fresh Paint | Hailey Herrera

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February 22, 2017

February 22, 2017

Inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, in this exhibit of abstract watermedia paintings Hailey Herrera integrates freeform lines and shapes; finding her inspiration from nature and her surroundings. Unless she has a specific theme in mind, she begins with some calligraphic lines without a preconceived idea of result. In the process of interplaying lines and shapes spontaneously, an idea emerges and the painting reveals something new to which her intuition and emotion responds. This spontaneous decision process leads to a fascinating and unconventional result.

The work displayed at Elm Street Studio is an ongoing study of experimentation in watermedia abstract painting. Please join us at Elm Street Studio in Keller, TX for a complimentary reception and meet the artist on Friday, March 24 from 6 to 8 pm. For more information and to see images of Herrera’s work, please visit www.ElmStreetStudioKeller.com. Fresh Paint: Watermedia Abstracts by Hailey Herrera will be on display through April 27, 2017.

Tags: abstract painting, art reception, free, gallery, Hailey Herrera, painting, reception, wabi sabi, watercolor

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Students of Jo Williams Exhibition

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February 18, 2017

February 18, 2017

An exhibition of paintings by the students of Jo Williams is currently on display at the Black Box Theatre through May 12th. The opening reception for the exhibition takes place March 25th from 5:00 pm until 6:30 pm at the PointBank Black Box Theater. The reception is free and open to the public.

The exhibition features the watercolor and mixed media paintings by the students of Jo Williams. Artists exhibiting are Connie Hamill, Carolyn Johnson, Kimberly Karl, Barbara Lindley, Claudia Lynch, Clint Lynch, Mary Maher, Buster Maloney, Frances May, Diana McGimpsey, Bonnie Merritt, and Susan Vaughan. All exhibitors are members of the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST).

This exhibition will feature a variety of techniques including direct painting with transparent watercolor and experimental painting creating an abstract underpainting with splattering various dry pigments including instant coffee and instant tea. Subjects include florals – sunflowers, poinsettias, and white flowers as a study in painting white, and various birds and animals.

Williams has been painting and teaching in watercolor for over thirty years. Local classes are held at the Patterson-Appleton Art Center. Williams also teaches in various locations including in France for Artistic Gourmet Adventures. She will be teaching in Brittany in June, in Fredericksburg in April, and in Santa Fe in September. For more about Jo see her website http://www.jowilliamswatercolors.com/

The Black Box Theatre Exhibition Outside the Box is co-sponsored by Denton Community Theatre and VAST. Black Box hours are Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 – 4:00 pm and Friday, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm. The art may also be viewed during any of the performances at the Black Box

Tags: Black Box Theatre Exhibition Outside the Box, Denton TX, Jo Williams, watercolor

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“Splendor of Joy” – Exhibit by Soon Young Warren and Connie Logan Levsen

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January 4, 2017

January 4, 2017

The New Year ushers in the watercolor paintings of Soon Young Warren, and her student, Connie Logan Levsen. Their show titled, “Splendor of Joy” speaks to the beauty that is found in our ordinary, often taken-for-granted, every day surroundings. Experience a new perspective on a case of soda or the wrapper of a piece of candy, along with flowers and landscapes.

The exhibit is available for viewing Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, Jan. 4th – 25th, 2017. An Evening with the Artists is free and open to all on Thursday, Jan. 12th from 7 to 9 pm at Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX 76248. Enjoy the exhibit while sharing conversation and refreshments with Soon and Connie. For more information contact 817-743-4000 or publicarts@cityofkeller.com. www.cityofkeller.com/publicarts

Tags: Connie Logan Levsen, Keller TX, reception, Soon Young Warren, watercolor

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2017 Workshops at Artists’ Showplace

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December 18, 2016

December 18, 2016

2017-workshops-at-the-artists-showplace-gallery (PDF)

To register or for more information, please call 972-233-1223. For workshop descriptions, instructor bios and supply lists, visit http://theartistsshowplace.com/.

The Artists Showplace Gallery

15615 Coit Road #230, Dallas, Texas 75248 (Southwest corner of Coit and Arapaho in the Shops at Spanish Village)

2017 Workshops at The Artists Showplace Gallery

Oil: Back to Basics

Instructor: Cecy Turner

January 24-26, 2017

$285

Acrylic Abstract

Instructor: Jo Moncrief

February 22-25, 2017

$385

graphite/paper
60″ x 44″

Life Drawing

Instructor: Ellen Soderquist

March 10-11, 2017

$220

Marvelous Mosaics

Instructor: Lynn Haney

March 21-25, 2017

$385

Mixed Media Abstract

Instructor: Jan Sitts

April 5-8, 2017

$400

Figurative Watercolor

Instructor: Michael Holter

April 18-20, 2017

$300

Photoshop for Artists

Instructor: Brad Funkhouser

April 28-29, 2017

$200

Painting on Silk

Instructor: Dawn Freeland

May 4-6, 2017

$275 + Supply Fee

Clayful Creations in Polymer Clay

Instructor: Lynn Haney

May 23-27, 2017

$385

Mixed Media Collage

Instructor: Maureen Brouillette

September 29-October 1, 2017

$285

Watercolors A to Z

Instructor: Sterling Edwards

October 9-13, 2017

$500

Oil Painting

Instructor: Bev Boren

November 2-4, 2017

$285

Tags: abstract painting, ACRYLIC PAINTING, art workshops, Bev Boren, Brad Funkhouser, Cecy Turner, Dallas TX, Dawn Freeland, Ellen Soderquist, figurative art, Jan Sitts, jo Moncrief, life drawing, Lynn Haney, Maureen Brouillette, Michael Holter, mixed media, mosaics, oil painting, Photoshop, polymer clay, silk painting, Sterling Edwards, watercolor

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Patsy Lindamood Wildlife Art Exhibit at the West Irving Library

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December 8, 2016

Artist Groups, Meetings / Demonstrations

December 8, 2016

Irving Art Association is honored to present the Patsy Lindamood Wildlife Art Exhibit at the West Irving Library Dec. 4, 2016 through Jan. 8, 2017.The Library is located at 4444 W. Rochelle in Irving (near the intersection of Rochelle & Esters.)

Patsy is an IAA member and frequent winner in IAA’s Texas & Neighbors and Animal Art exhibits. The exhibit showcases her wildlife art but she also draws and paints domestic animals, landscape art, and portraits. Her latest series is on ranch and rodeo life.

Learning from from nationally and internationally recognized pastelists and wildlife artists, Patsy has emerged with a style uniquely her own, marked by strong, colorful, yet infinitely detailed compositions in a representational style. She has become a nationally award winning artist in her own right.

Her work derives from research and observation of creatures in their environments, in the wild whenever possible. Trips to state and national parks have provided great adventure and abundant inspiration. Wildlife also regularly visit her property in Huntsville, and it is not unusual to pass deer or roadrunners on her weekday routes.

Working in pastel, graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor or watercolor pencil, Lindamood’s paintings are life-size, bold with color, rich with texture, and bursting with presence. She frequently paints on cradled artist boards, Pastelboard or Mylar.

For more about Patsy and her art, see her website at http://www.lindamoodfineart.com

Contact her at 352-339-2353 or lindamood@att.net. Brochure of this exhibit: iaapatsylindamoodexhibitbrochure

Tags: colored pencil, graphite, pastel, watercolor, West Irving Library, wildlife art

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Desoto Art League hosts monthly art activities & demonstrations

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November 12, 2016

November 12, 2016

The Desoto Art League now meets the second Saturday of the month.

We have returned to the nice light and comfortable space of the Desoto Presbyterian Church, meeting time 2 – 4 p.m.

212 W Pleasant Run Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115

There is close parking including handicap spots, kitchen access (because we do enjoy our snacky goodies!), and bathrooms that are very close by.

We have welcomed artists of all stripes who like learning and experiencing new things since our inception almost 30 years ago. We host a few pretty big art shows annually and many smaller shows throughout the year. Come and get acquainted. Bring your curiosity and your talent. Try us out and see if you’d like to join us as a member for exclusive access to displaying your work.

For more information see the website http://www.desotoartleague.com/. Reach us at desotoartleague@gmail.com.

Tags: art demonstrations, Desoto TX, experimental, oil painting, printmaking, pro-am, watercolor

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Artist Judy Mason at the VAST November 3rd Meeting

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October 25, 2016

October 25, 2016

You are invited to a presentation by Artist Judy Mason at the VAST November Meeting November 3rd, from 7 – 9 p.m., at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.

Judy Mason’s Artist Statement: “It is my belief and experience that the most intriguing avenues of understanding are introduced by chance. There is an evolution of happenings meant to create something unique. As our artwork evolves, so does the individuality of the artist. Only when the artist decides to “rest” does his work become stale.

I find some repetition within my artwork to be fun, but too much of it quickly becomes predictable. That is where the danger lies. We, as artists, are performers and must constantly entertain ourselves and the audience.

Sharing that which is felt is an obligation, and hopefully, it can hold the attention of someone long enough to get that feeling transmitted. Then that work of art is considered successfully placed.”

Judy Mason’s artwork is shown in the Center for Contemporary Art in Abilene, Texas, and the Firehouse Art Gallery in Weatherford, Texas.

To find out more about Judy, see: www.judymasoneldridge.com

The presentation is free for VAST Members; $3 for guests. vastarts.org

Tags: Composition, Judy Mason, VAST, Visual Arts Society of Texas, watercolor

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Sharon Serrago demo for Society of Watercolor Artists Oct. 17

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October 2, 2016

October 2, 2016

Sharon Serrago is a local area artist, teaching weekly watercolor and acrylic classes at her studio in Richardson, TX. As her teaching strength lies in design and color theory, her classes always focus on strong fundamentals. Sharon’s ability to quickly spot problem areas in paintings and her adeptness at offering solutions has caught the eye of many art clubs and organizations who have subsequently invited her to present demonstrations, offer critiques of members’ works, and judge competitions.

A signature member of SWS, Sharon has been accepted into numerous exhibitions including Western Federation WS, Alabama WS, Georgia WS, Illinois WS, Irving WS, Houston WS, and several others.

An entrepreneur with her hand in several businesses, Sharon’s first love is her art. While she frequently paints realistically, she is most at home when painting abstracts. Her styles are as diverse as her talents, all of which goes into making her one of Dallas’ interesting artists. Sharon’s work can be seen on her website: www.serrago.com

Society of Watercolor Artists MONTHLY MEETINGS:

3rd Monday – September through May (except Jan and April 2016 are one week later). Guests are welcome.

January meeting is 4th Monday due to Holiday

6pm – Critiques with Jo Williams of Denton. Bring a painting which is in progress or completed for a critique. Or, enjoy learning as other pieces are critiqued
7-7:15pm – General meeting with announcements and introductions of newcomers
7:15pm – Introduction of guest artist and demonstration begins
8:00pm – Break for refreshments and view and vote on “Painting of the Month”
8:15 – Guest artist continues demo
8:45 – “Painting of the Month” winners are announced

Meetings are held at Everett Hall at Texas Health & Sciences Center at3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth Click HERE for printable PDF file for MAP & Directions to SWA Meetings

Tags: Fort Worth TX, watercolor

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Fall Art Classes & Workshops at Artists’ Showplace

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July 27, 2016

July 27, 2016

Fall 2016 Schedule of Art Classes for Adults, Children & Youth

Four-Week Painting & Drawing Classes for Adults

*Oils *Pastels *Drawing *Watercolor *Alcohol Ink

Six-Week Special Project Classes for Adults

*Mosaic Art

*Polymer Clay Creations

Children & Youth Classes

*Animation & Story-boarding

*Painting

*Art Portfolio Preparation

Mini-Workshops

*One-Day Adventure in Oil

*Mastering 1-& 2-Point Perspective in Oil or Pastel

*Alcohol Ink Tile Coasters

Fall Workshops filling up! Call today to sign up!

For details visit:

www.theartistsshowplace.com or call (972) 233-1223

Artists’ Showplace Gallery

15615 Coit Rd, #230

Dallas, TX 75248

Southwest Corner of Arapaho & Coit Roads

The Shops at Spanish Village

972-233-1223

Gallery Hours:

10 am – 6 pm

Tuesday – Saturday

or by Appointment

Upcoming Workshops:

Soon Warren

Watercolor

September 27-30, 2016

Judy Wilder Dalton
Abstractions in Landscapes

Oil/Acrylic
October 20-22, 2016

Scott Williams
Photoshop for Artists

October 28-29, 2016

Cecy Turner

Back to Basics – Oil

January 24-26, 2017

Jo Moncrief

Acrylic Abstract

February 22-25, 2017

Ellen Soderquist

Life Drawing
March, 10-11, 2017Jan Sitts

Mixed Media Abstract

April 5-8, 2017

Sterling Edwards

Watercolor
October 9-13, 2017

Tags: abstract art, alcohol inks, drawing, kids art, oils, pastels, Photoshop, watercolor

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Summer Schedule for Artisan’s Studio Watermedia Classes & More

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June 6, 2016

June 6, 2016

Artisan’s Studio-Gallery

2825 Valley View Lane, Suite 301

Dallas, TX 75234

ph: (972) 488-8182 –
fax: (972) 241-6504

e-mail: artisansD@aol.com

Since1981, Artisan’s has been in the Art Business. Partners are Naomi Brotherton and Pat Kochan, who teach weekly classes and sponsor workshops by Nationally recognized artists. They also rent space to other artists like Maureen Brouillette for classes. Artisan’s plays an active part in the art community by donating a cash award yearly to the SWS Annual Membership Exhibition and has been a meeting place for several groups monthly, such as Art Focus XC; and is a member of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce. To inquire about renting Artisan’s for an Art Party, to teach class or other events call 972 241-6504. https://sites.google.com/site/artisansstudiogallerysite/art-classes

PAT KOCHAN, SWS, TVAA, TWS, ISAP, WFWS, WHS

FINDING YOUR OWN STYLE – ALL LEVELS Watercolor IAcrylic/ Gouache

Monday Classes 10:00 – 3:00

NAOMI BROTHERTON, SWS,NOW,TWS,WFWS

VARIATIONS IN WATERCOLOR

Times of Day / Kind. of Weather – Intermediate Levels & up

Wednesday Classes 10·2:30 $50/day

MAUREEN BROUlLLETTE, SWS, TWS, ISEA

Tags: collage, critique, mixed media, watercolor, watermedia

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Muriel Elliott Mimura Show Reception June 3

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June 2, 2016

June 2, 2016

Muriel Elliott Mimura

Art Gallery Show

June 2 – 29, 2016

The Art Gallery in The Point

Reception Friday, June 3 – 3:30pm

Free, open to the public

The Point & Pavilion at C.C. Young,

4847 W. Lawther Dr., Dallas, TX 75214 214-841-2831 / www.ccyoung.org

Tags: reception, watercolor

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June 6th Reception to open the Desoto Art League’s Spring Show

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May 29, 2016

May 29, 2016

Monday night of June 6, 6pm-7:30pm

Discover a piece of art that fits your taste and budget. There’s a piece of art to match to your heart and home! Each piece has been framed and/or finished and is ready for display in your home or office or to give as a gift to someone you respect and care for.

Several of the artists will be present at this reception.

Desoto Art League 2016 Spring Show June 2 – July 29

The show will be viewable during all Desoto Public Library open hours through Saturday, July 30th and most pieces will be for sale. Juror was Dr. Dawna Hamm Walsh.

For more about the Desoto Art League see http://www.desotoartleague.com/

Tags: art reception, Cedar Hill, collage, DeSoto, Duncanville, mixed media, oil, Ovilla, painting, photography, Red Oak, South Dallas, watercolor

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SWA International Juried Exhibition closes this Saturday

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May 26, 2016

May 26, 2016

The 2016 Society of Watercolor Artists International Juried Exhibition will close at noon on Saturday, May 28th. There’s still a little time to see the 50 pieces of artwork, including the Best of Show, Aglow by Leon Loughridge of Denver, Colorado. Fort Worth Central Library, Atrium Gallery.

swawatercolor.org

Tags: fine art, Fort Worth, water media, watercolor

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SWS Annual Fundraiser May 10

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May 6, 2016

https://www.swswatercolor.org/

May 6, 2016

Southwestern Watercolor Society May Annual Fund Raiser

Doors open 6:30pm, May 10, 2016

Location: Lovers Lane Methodist Church, Ashbury Hall, 9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas
(northeast corner of Northwest Highway and Inwood Road.)

May is our big annual fund raiser where funds are raised to help support the Annual SWS Membership Show and other SWS activities.

The Live Auction will be headed up by auctioneer Jonesy McConnell and he will auction original paintings by the following artist:

Ron Stephens                 Jo Williams
Michael Holter               Nel Byrd
Priscilla Krejci               Jeff Jenson
Ron Bigony                    Bev Boren
Walt Davis                     Jimmy Magouirk
Gaylord O’Con               Gail Delger
Pat Kochan                    Bob Voges
Naomi Brotherton          Cecy Turner

One Demo Painting by Alvaro Castagnet and Andy Evansen will also be auctioned in the Live Auction.

*This is a great opportunity to get original art work from noted artist for a good price. Bring your credit card or cash.

The Ticket Raffle will include will include original paintings by:

Jeff Good

Jane Jones

Mickey Archer

Michael Borne

Maureen Brouillette

*Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase at the April and May meetings. Raffle Tickets are $5 each and you can purchase as many tickets as you want, only one painting awarded per person.

The Silent Auction will include the personal art book libraries of Jane Jones and Jo Taylor, which includes over 350 art books. Also, Please donate your art supplies, art gear, art CD’s, and other art related art items to the silent auction. Please bring items to the May SWS meeting. Doors open at 6:30pm. Get there early.

Tags: art auction, art book sale, fundraiser, silent auction, Southwestern Watercolor Society, watercolor

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Winners of the 2016 International Society of Watercolor Artists Exhibition

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May 3, 2016

May 3, 2016

The Society of Watercolor Artists presents its annual international watercolor exhibit. April 17 – May 28, 2016 in Fort Worth. The Reception & Awards ceremony was Saturday, April 30th, 2-4pm. Juror: Frank Eber.

Exhibit Location: Atrium Gallery, Central Library of Fort Worth, 500 W. Third Street, Fort Worth TX 76102 (corner of Lamar & West Third)

For more about the Society of Watercolor Artists see http://www.swawatercolor.com/

Exhibition Catalog: 2016SWAIntCatalog

AWARD WINNERS

DAVE MAXWELL MEMORIAL BEST OF SHOW AWARD

Leon Loughridge Denver, Colorado Aglow

Second Place Award

Z. Feng Radford, Virginia MVP #2

Third Place Award

Nel Dorn Byrd Aubrey, Texas

Juror’s Awards:

Laurin McCracken Fort Worth, Texas Cherries, Silver & Chinese Porcelain

Kathy Elliott Garland, Texas Walking Side by Side

ZeZe Lai Hong Kong, China Seasons’ Greetings

R. Nichols Riverside, California Family Photo 2

Honorable Mention Awards;

Anna Roberts Brownsburg, Indiana Surfacing

Elaine Jary Bedford, Texas A. Cash

Michael Holter Plano, Texas The Matador Hat

Lauren Hoffmann San Marcos, Texas Rainbow Surprise on Ridgeback Mountain

Tags: awards, international show, watercolor, watermedia

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Creative Figurative Watercolor With Michael Holter May 28 & 29

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May 1, 2016

Art Careers, Meetings / Demonstrations

May 1, 2016

Only a few spaces left!

Dates: May 28 and May 29

Cost: $175.00 for Trinity Arts Guild Members

$225.00 for Non-members

$50.00 Deposit will hold your space

full payment due by May 10.

Where: Trinity Arts Guild Gallery and Studio

Bedford Boys Ranch Park

2819 R.D. Hurt Parkway

Bedford, TX 76025

Tags: figurative art, watercolor

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Laurin McCracken on Marketing Your Art May 16

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May 1, 2016

May 1, 2016

The Society of Watercolor Artists meets every third Monday from September through May. Next meeting Monday, May 16, 2016, at 7pm. (6:30 critique by Jo Williams)

Location: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Bldg. 2 – Everett Hall, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Directions. website: http://www.swawatercolor.com/

May Guest Artist… Laurin McCracken

Laurin McCracken is one of SWA’s most eminent members, known internationally for his jewel-like still life paintings in watercolor. His achievements and recognition stretch across the globe. To take but one example, last year he exhibited in the Beijing Biennial for the third time. As the only watercolorist selected, one of his works was additionally purchased by China’s National Museum of Art. “Underwood Typewriter” is displayed this season at the American Watercolor Society’s annual exhibition, Salmagundi Club, New York City. He continues to work with Fabriano papers as the US master leader in Italy, and manages to teach a series of workshops across the country as well. An architect by training, Laurin is Chief Marketing Officer of Jacobs Global Building NA. Consult his website for complete information on Laurin: www.lauringallery.com.

As a loyal and immensely helpful member of SWA, Laurin will present: “Marketing Your Art; including how to get published, getting in and managing gallery relations, pricing, selling your art, how to photograph your art and other business counseling.”

Tags: art marketing, lectures, Society of Watercolor Artists, watercolor

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SWA 2016 International Juried Exhibition – April 30 Reception

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April 23, 2016

April 23, 2016

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The Society of Watercolor Artists presents its annual international watercolor exhibit. April 17 – May 28, 2016 in Fort Worth.

Reception & Awards Saturday, April 30th, 2-4pm

Juror: Frank Eber. He will give a demo for SWA on Monday, April 25th, plus a 4-day workshop on watercolor April 26 – 29, 2016. For more information, contact swaworkshop@gmail.com.

Exhibit Location: Atrium Gallery, Central Library of Fort Worth, 500 W. Third Street, Fort Worth TX 76102 (corner of Lamar & West Third)

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Tags: awards, Fort Worth Central Library, international show, reception, Society of Watercolor Artists, watercolor, watermedia

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“The Art of BUGS” a presentation by Artist Walt Davis at the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) May Meeting

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April 20, 2016

Art Galleries, Classes / Workshops, Exhibits & Events

April 20, 2016

Please join VAST on Thursday, May 5th from 7-9 p.m. for a presentation entitled “The Art of BUGS” by watercolor artist Walt Davis .

During the presentation, Walt will work on a half-sheet demo of a large scale insect. Walt states that he is four years into a series of paintings celebrating the surprising world just small enough to escape our attention but full of beautiful and unexpected colors and shapes. It is the world at our feet that goes largely unnoticed. He will include plenty of sketches and preliminary drawings to illustrate his method of working as well as the three paintings that made it into American Watercolor Society annual shows, one of which won an award.

Walt Davis is a signature member, life member, and past president of the Southwestern Watercolor Society. He is also a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, and his painting “Katy-did, Katy-didn’t” won their Margery Soroka Memorial Award in 2012. He was curator of exhibits at the Dallas Museum of Natural History for fifteen years creating wildlife dioramas and collaborating with Dallas muralists Olin Travis and Granville Bruce.

Walt’s work has been exhibited at Eastfield College Gallery, Bath House Cultural Center (Dallas), Panhandle Art Center, (Amarillo), Old Jail Art Museum (Mount Vernon), Brownsville Heritage Complex, Dallas Museum of Nature and Science, and San Angelo Art Museum.

Walt often paints plein air and enjoys working in different scales from miniatures to full sheet watercolors. He says the challenge for the watercolorist is to choreograph a delicate dance between art and nature coaxing the fundamental truth of one to illuminate the fundamental truth of the other.

To find out more about Walt, see: http://waltdavisart.com/

The presentation takes place at the Patterson – Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St, Denton, TX 76201.

The presentation is Free for VAST Members, and $3 for non-members.http://vastarts.org

Tags: insect art, painting presentation, VAST, Walt Davis, watercolor

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Artisan’s Studio-Gallery: Art for Sale & Art Instruction

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April 11, 2016

April 11, 2016

ORIGINAL ART IS FOR SALE by Pat Kochan and Naomi Brotherton

Mondays and Wednesdays or by appointment

See paintings: www.artisansstudio.com

Since 1980, Artisan’s Studio-Gallery has played an active role in the art community. Artisan’s sells original paintings and prints, conducts art classes, and has served as a meeting place for various groups such as the Board of Directors of the Southwestern Watercolor Society, The Designer Guild, The Foundation Fighting Blindness, and Art Focus XC. Artisan’s is a member of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce.

Artisan’s nationally known artists are:

Naomi Brotherton and Pat Kochan

Artisan’s Studio -Gallery

2825 Valley View Lane #301

Farmers Branch TX 75234

972 488-8182

972814-2647 (C)
PatKArt@aol.com

Majestic by Kochan

Late Night by Brotherton

Clases & Workshops:

Tags: Naomi Brotherton, Pat Kochan, watercolor, watermedia

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Jane Jones Workshops – Experimental Acrylic, Design II and Watercolor

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April 9, 2016

April 9, 2016

Jane Jones has studied with over 80 of the country’s leading instructors and is in demand herself as an instructor, lecturer and juror. Winner of innumerable prestigious awards in local, regional, and national juried exhibitions, Jane is a signature member of Southwest Watercolor Society, Associated Creative Artists, Texas Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Oklahoma and Western Federation Watercolor Society. She has served as lecturer and juror for more than 80 different art organizations throughout the country.

To sign up for her workshops, contact: Jane Jones:
Email: janejonesart@yahoo.com
Phone: 972-407-1566

Experimental/Acrylic Workshop

Price: $325.00

Workshop Dates: 4/25/2016 – 4/28/2016,(4 days) 9:30-3:30

Location: Artists’ Showplace – Dallas
Address:
15615 Coit Rd. Suite 230
Dallas, Texas 75248

Experimental/Acrylic Workshop

– Use of acrylics and collage with different mediums

– On-going demonstrations
– Abstract and non-objective
– Working inventively with your tools to bring new life to your paintings
– Discovering the joy of pouring, scrubbing, glazing, stamping, splattering, and organizing into more creative work
– Discovering design and color
– Personal critiques
– Group critiques
– This workshop will help take your paintings to a new level using:
– Design structures to pull your paintings together

– Elements and principles of design to unify your paintings

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Design II Phase One

Price: $400.00

Workshop Dates: 5/2/2016 – 5/6/2016, (5 days) 9:30-3:30

Location: Artists’ Showplace – Dallas
Address:
15615 Coit Rd. Suite 230
Dallas, Texas 75248

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Design II Phase Two

Price: $400.00

Workshop Dates: 5/16/2016 – 5/20/2016, (5 days) 9:30-3:30

Location: Artists’ Showplace – Dallas
Address:
15615 Coit Rd. Suite 230
Dallas, Texas 75248

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Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Watercolor

Price: $350.00

Workshop Dates: 11/15/2016 – 11/18/2016, (4 days) 9:30-3:30

Location: Artists’ Showplace – Dallas
Address:
15615 Coit Rd. Suite 230
Dallas, Texas 75248

Tags: acrylic, design, Experimental Acrylic, watercolor

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Birds of a Feather – Reception April 14

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April 7, 2016

April 7, 2016

Keller Public Arts presents a beautiful exhibit of uniquely sculpted and painted birds of many varieties. Enjoy the simple, magical grace of our feathered friends as they fill the gallery at Keller Town Hall. The exhibit runs from April 6th through the 27th. Join us for an evening with the artists on Thursday, April 14th from 7 to 9 pm; 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX 76248. For more information contact 817-743-4000 or publicarts@cityofkeller.com.

Jed & Terri Ford, Driftwood Sculpture
Nancy Elliot, Painting & Mixed Media
Barbara German, Acrylic
Hailey Herrera, Water Media
Shari Hornish, Painter of Birds
Jan Partin, Photography with a painterly quality
Charles Wallis, Painter

Reception Apr. 14, 7 – 9 pm

April 6 – 28, 2016

Tags: #birds, acrylic, Driftwood, Keller, mixed media, oil, sculpture, watercolor

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ALVARO CASTAGNET Watercolor demo for SWS April 12

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April 3, 2016

Classes / Workshops, Meetings / Demonstrations

April 3, 2016

April Southwestern Watercolor Society Program: Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 7:00 pm, Lovers Lane UMC, Asbury Hall,9200 Inwood Road, Dallas, Texas (northeast corner of Northwest Highway and Inwood Road.)

Guest artist: ALVARO CASTAGNET

“Painting is an illusion. Art is inside”

Alvaro Castagnet was born in Montevideo, in the beautiful South American country of Uruguay. His early interest in art was cultivated mainly by his father, who sent him to the National School of Art in Montevideo at a very young age where he was a student of Professor Esteban Garino. He carried on his formal education in art at the Fine Arts University, where Miguel Angel Pareja was his oil painting tutor. He migrated to Australia in 1983, and lived there enjoying the cosmopolitan and forward-looking attitude of that country for 20 years. He is fluent in Spanish, Italian, and English and currently lives in Montevideo, Uruguay, with his wife Ana Maria and their teenage sons, Gaston and Calvin.

Alvaro has been holding solo exhibitions since 1985, and has been recognized with dozens of awards over the last 30 years. He travels around the world, painting, demonstrating, lecturing, and judging art competitions. He also guest-attends exhibitions of his work and writes articles for many international artist publications. He is the author of the out-of-print, Watercolor Painting with Passion and Painting with Passion – Beyond Technique books.

Tags: Southwestern Watercolor Society, watercolor

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Frank Eber Watercolor demo April 25 for SWA & Workshop

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April 3, 2016

April 3, 2016

The Society of Watercolor Artists meets every third Monday from September through May. To accommodate the demo and workshop provided by Frank Eber please note that the April SWA meeting will be Monday, April 25th – one week later than usual. (6:30 critique by Jo Williams; meeting at 7pm)

Location: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Bldg. 2 – Everett Hall, Fort Worth, TX 76107. Directions. website: http://www.swawatercolor.com/

Guest demo artist will be Frank Eber:

Frank Eber AWS, NWS, TWSA, WW is an award-winning watercolor artist and Signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS), the National Watercolor Society (NWS), the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA) and Watercolor West (WW). He is a juried Artist member of the prestigious California Art Club. Frank conducts workshops and demonstrations locally and at the national and international level. Frank grew up in Europe and was mentored by Italian master painter Renato Casaro in 1994 and 95. In the ’80s and ’90s Frank worked as a professional illustrator for video cover sleeves and as a portrait artist by commission. Primarily a plein air painter, his love of travel has given him prime opportunities to paint: he lived for three years in the south of France, and has painted on location in Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Germany.

4-Day Frank Eber Workshop April 26 – 29, 2016

Society of Watercolor Artists is offering an exciting 4-day watercolor workshop by Frank Eber 26-29 April in Fort Worth. Frank holds a signature with National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society and Watercolor West. He is coming as the juror for the SWA International Exhibition.

Member cost: $300/Non-member $350. Details and opportunity to register online are listed on the website: www.swawatercolor.com

Space is limited and is filling quickly. The workshop manager is Janet Southern who can be reached at swaworkshop@gmail.com

For more information on Frank Eber, see his websites: http://www.frankeber.com/ and https://frankeber.wordpress.com/

Where: St John’s Anglican Church, 2401 College Ave, Fort Worth, Texas

When: 26-29 April, 2016 (Tuesday through Friday)

A non-refundable $75 deposit is required for registration and can be mailed in the form of a check or money order to ATTN: Society of Watercolor Artists Workshop, P O Box 471571, Fort Worth, TX 76147-1400

Or payment can be made through Paypal on the SWA Workshop page: http://www.swawatercolor.com/#!workshops/c1rnn

Tags: Fort Worth TX, watercolor

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Frank Eber Watercolor Workshop April 26 – 29, 2016

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March 30, 2016

March 30, 2016

4-Day Frank Eber Workshop April! 26 – 29, 2016

Member cost: $300/Non-member $350. Details and opportunity to register online are listed on the website: www.swawatercolor.com

Space is limited and is filling quickly. The workshop manager is Janet Southern who can be reached at swaworkshop@gmail.com

For more information on Frank Eber, see his websites: http://www.frankeber.com/ and https://frankeber.wordpress.com/

Where: St John’s Anglican Church, 2401 College Ave, Fort Worth, Texas

When: 26-29 April, 2016 (Tuesday through Friday)

Or payment can be made through Paypal on the SWA Workshop page: http://www.swawatercolor.com/#!workshops/c1rnn

Tags: Fort Worth, Society of Watercolor Artists, watercolor

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Ken Hosmer Watercolor Workshop June 20-23

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March 26, 2016

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March 26, 2016

Ken Hosmer returns to Hill Country Art Foundation in Ingram. Don’t miss out on this wonderful workshop wtih a very talented artist!

In this powerful workshop, Ken reveals ‘color secrets’ and design ideas each day. He offers guidelines which encourage you to creatively interpret painting subjects in your own style. Painting demonstrations emphasize free, spontaneous painting and cover a variety of subjects, including landscape, flowers, human figures, or animals.

Ken clearly explains his artistic method as he paints, organizes ideas into simple terms, and in a positive and gentle manner, skillfully pinpoints and verbalizes exactly what your painting needs for improvement. This makes the class ideal for beginning and advanced students. A typical day might include demonstration and lecture in the morning with class work time and individual help in the afternoon. The workshop ends with an uplifting and informative critique session.

These workshops are for anyone wishing to paint with dramatically enriched COLOR. Paint, have fun, and learn more than you ever imagined possible! http://hcaf.com/index.php/art/2015-workshops

(Monday – Thursday) June 20 – 23, 2016 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Tuition: $300 for HCAF Members & $340 for Non-Members

To register for a Workshop, please call 830-367-5120.

Tags: watercolor

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SEN Watercolor Workshop at Crow Collection of Asian Art April 2

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March 22, 2016

http://crowcollection.org/ai1ec_event/sen-watercolor-workshop/?instance_id=61884

March 22, 2016

SEN Watercolor Workshop

Sat Apr 02 2016 2:00 pm — 5:00 pm at Crow Collection of Asian Art

Drawing inspiration from our exhibition, Time and Eternity: Landscape Paintings by Bireswar Sen, enjoy a hands-on workshop and immerse yourself in miniature landscapes using variouswatercolor techniques featuring watercolor extraordinaires, Jay Bailey and Emily Riggert. All levels welcome. All supplies provided. Registration includes a watercolor paint set and souvenir miniature album.

$40 Friends of the Crow Collection, $50 Public

2010 Flora St
Dallas, TX 75201

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Tags: watercolor

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Pat Dews Workshop May 16-20

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March 20, 2016

March 20, 2016

Lake Granbury Art Association hosts a four-day workshop, May 16-20, 2016 with award winning acrylic/watercolorist Pat Dews, patdews.com.
Pat is a popular, enthusiastic instructor who teaches how to paint and see in a more abstract way. $400 members/$420 nonmembers, $75 deposit. media: watercolor and acrylic

Contact Diana Littlejohn, 817/578-1842, littlejohndj@charter.net, 4027 Fairway Drive DCBE, Granbury TX 76049

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Tags: abstract, acrylic, watercolor

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Joe Mraz Watercolor Workshop April 2 at Gingko Leaf Gallery

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March 13, 2016