Friday, August 29, 2014

Painting Workshops

This fall I am offering painting workshops at A Whole New Light. The adult workshops are one day events where participants create a work of art and take it home that day. To register online, click here.

Pumpkin Plate Painting Workshop
Saturday, September 20th, 2014 - SOLD OUT
Saturday, September 27th, 2014 – SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 4th, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $20

Join me for an exciting make and take painting workshop! You will learn how to paint pumpkins with acrylic paints to create a beautiful display plate for your home. Emphasis will be placed upon shading to create a realistic look.
All supplies are included in the price of the workshop.


Candy Corn Painting Workshop
Friday, September 26th, 2014 – SOLD OUT
Friday, October 3rd, 2014 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20

Who doesn't love Halloween? Shading and highlighting will be used to create the iconic candy of the Halloween season. Lettering will be added to complete the composition. All supplies are included in the price of the workshop.


Birds of a Feather Painting Workshop
Friday, October 10th, 2014 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $20

Need a girls night out? Come paint with me and relax with a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate! Represent your family in this symbolic 11" x 14" canvas painting. Each bird can represent a person in your family or your group of friends! Color relationships will be discussed and the choice of background colors is left up to you. Brushwork and line weight will be explored to create realistic branches and birds. All supplies are included in the price of the workshop.


Give Thanks Painting Workshop
Saturday October 25th, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $20

Learn to paint a primitive saltbox house with folk art hills and weeping willow. Colors and details are your choice! All supplies are included in the price of the workshop.


Laurel Burch Inspired Cat Canvas
Saturday, November 8th, 2014 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $20

Love Cats? Come paint a colorful, whimsical cat inspired by artist Laurel Burch! Examples of Burch's work will be studied for style and serve as a starting point for your own cat painting. Color theory will be discussed to help you choose the colors for your 8” x 10” canvas masterpiece. All supplies are included in the price of the workshop.


Snowman Plate Painting Workshop
Saturday, November 15th, 2014 – SOLD OUT
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost $20

Get in the spirit of winter with this painting workshop for a primitive snowman plate! Many different styles and techniques will be demonstrated with the final choice up to you. All supplies are included in the price of the workshop.


Candy Cane Painting Workshop
Saturday, December 6th, 2014 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $20

Learn how to draw and paint a candy cane with holly accents on a wooden plaque. Shading and brush work will be used to create a rustic appearance. All supplies are included in the price of the workshop


Mittens Painting Workshop
Saturday, December 20th, 2014 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: 20

Come get cozy with this mitten painting workshop! Participants will create their own mitten design and decide of the color choice. Each painting will be one-of-a-kind! All supplies are included in the price of the workshop.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Ragged Island Street

My newest painting, Ragged Island Street Greenwich, NJ,  is dedicated in loving memory of Gram English. She was one of my biggest fans. After I finished a painting I would bring it over to the farm for her to see and and comment on. I always enjoyed watching her look at it for a long while before we talked about it. Unfortunately, she passed away on August 11th. I finished this painting on the 14th, a day before her funeral. I am so grateful for the time I had with her and all that she has given to our family.