Let It Snow!

This Just In From Perry Park

Six women are reported 

to have been painting snowmen

in the RAIN!

Yes, our Perry Park Paintsters

painted in the garage of a member of this 

fearless group as it poured just outside the open door.

 

The groups painting choice for this month 

was a snow covered blue spruce

and a well dressed snowman 

on a slate roofing shingle.

 Neither rain, nor storm, nor snarled traffic kept this devoted paintster from her appointed class.

 

Learning how to paint trees was harder than expected,

but Shirley would not be defeated by a blue spruce.

 

Pamela steadies her hand as she painted this cute snowman's hat.

 And here are the finished snowmen,

painted on slate shingles.

These are fun and easy to paint on.

Your next opportunity to paint a snowman of your very own, will be Wednesday, October 14, 10-noon.

The class is $35 and I supply everything you need to complete the project.  

If you want in on the fun,

email me at slgraves6@gmail.com

and put painting class in the subject line.

Thanks for stopping by today,

and sorry I ate so many of your snacks paintsters. 

If you haven't heard about 

my online beginning painting course,

Shame on me! 

I have created https://www.paintingwithacrylics101.com

with the beginning painter in mind. 

 

This online course has 11 modules that will take the beginning art student from understanding color, what brushes do I need and how do I use them, how to set up a palette, creating form with color, perspective, composition and so much more. 

Then we'll take all that knowledge and I'll walk you through,

step by step,

how to complete two paintings.

 

The introductory price is only good until November 1.

After that the price will increase $50.

 

This course offers the beginner a complete course in acrylic paint all in one place.

 

No need to try to find that two minute video again,

I have over 50 videos here to show you exactly how to do  everything.

 

Hop on over and give it a look right now, 

before you FORGET.

 

 

Click HERE to learn all about this course.

 

 

It's Time to Make the Donuts

OK!

It's really time to give away another 

FREE 

Painting. 

This fun 6" x 6" water miscible oil painting was created using only a palette knife. (and paint of course)

Not my normal way to paint, 

but I like to play around with a knife every once in a while.

This is the September painting I'm giving away.

I know!  I'm CRAZY!

Here's the rules!

1.  On the right hand side near the top of this blog is a blue button that says "Enter to Win A FREE Painting".  Click the button and put in your name and email address.

2.  You're entered.

3.  At the end of every month I'll draw out one of those emails and I'll send you a note saying YOU WON!.  

4.  You have 24 hours to email me back and give me your address so I can mail you your new FREE painting, or I have to draw out another name.

5.  Then I brag all over you on facebook!

Really!

Now, if you have a BFF or something,

please feel free to share this with them.

Don't hog it all to yourself!

hehehehehe 

Click HERE to check out my new online beginning painting course. 

It's THE course for beginning painters with everything you need to be successful in one place.

No need to:

Go to the library and find and check out books,

Go to the bookstore to buy books,

Watch videos about painting and then not be able to find them again.
Watch painting shows on TV.
Buy a DVD on painting.
Take an expensive workshop.
 

It's all right here in one place!

Introductory price is good until Nov. 1. 

  

First Day of Fall Painting

Happy First Day of Fall!

Here's how we celebrated.

 

Sandy came,

she saw,

she conquered 

this scare crow and pumpkin slate shingle.

What a fun morning.

Still have room in this one night drawing class.

Thursday, Sept 24, 3-5 p.m. $30.

You will need to bring a sketchpad not smaller than 11" x 14", a set of varied size graphite pencils, a kneaded eraser and a pencil sharpener.  All supplies are available at Carrollton Office Supply.

Let me teach you how to paint. 

My new online beginning painting course will walk you through step by step as you learn about paint, brushes, supports, brush strokes, creating form, perspective, composition, how to practice and then finally I teach you how to paint two full size paintings.

It will never be any easier to learn to paint because I've taken all the parts to create a painting and put it in one place for you.

No chasing down books, videos, workshops, classes.

It's all here right now.

Thanks for stopping by today. 

Drawing On Their Patience

Drawing Takes Patience

Learning to draw takes patience.

Just ask these ladies as they study drawing

in a six-week beginning drawing course.

Before class instructor Jeremy Cobb looks at the practice Lisa did at home.  Lisa had done several drawings she was working on and Jeremy was helping her see the success she was having.

D'anne and Jeremy looking over her practice drawings.

Drawing, just like any other skill improves with practice.  It doesn't really matter what you draw, it's learning to see what you're looking at.  Learning to see the shape, the highlights and shadows, and the depth perception.  Then practice, practice, practice.  

Many artists carry a small sketchbook with them and while waiting in the car line, waiting for a game to start and many other places while waiting, draw what they see.  It is good practice.

I have some friends who paint in the car while their spouse drives. 

That's dedication and the ability to not get car sick.

Class is in session and these artists listen intently as Jeremy goes over some of the terms in drawing.  

Jeremy is offering single classes in drawing as well.

 Thursday, Sept. 24 from 3-5 p.m. Jeremy will be teaching this still life drawing.  In this class you will learn to see shapes, how to draw an elipse, how to draw shadows, the perspective of the apple in front of the jar 

and many other art concepts.

The one day class is $30 and you will need a set of varied graphite pencils, a kneaded eraser, a pencil sharpener, and a sketchbook, no smaller than 11" x 14".  Supplies can be purchased at Carrollton Office Supply, Fifth St., Carrollton.

If you're ready to learn to paint,

I have a great online painting course for you!

 Painting With Acrylics 101

was created for the beginning painter.

I walk you through step by step in understanding paint, brushes, brush strokes, how to make color wheels and color charts and what you learn from them.  You'll learn about perspective and composition, how to practice and then. . .

 

. . .Then you'll learn how to paint the two paintings shown above.

You'll also receive several bonuses including shopping lists of art supplies and where to look for them and a step by step tutorial for how to paint trees and rocks.

 

Everything you need to learn to paint

is in one place.

 

You won't need to figure it all out for yourself.

It's all here in one course just waiting for you.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

Learning to Draw Fabric Folds

Conceal and Reveal

This class was all about not just the fabric and it's many folds, but it is also about the box underneath the fabric.

The point of the drawing is to show the box underneath by drawing the fabric on top.

 This is how our drawing instructor began the drawing,

with a very light sketch.

Jeremy had a totally different vantage point as he was standing looking down on a box draped in fabric and we were all sitting down looking up at the set-up.

You can watch a short video of some of his instruction.

This is where his drawing was at the end of the class.

 

 This was an example of drawing fabric.

In this conceal and reveal, the box is concealed by the fabric, and it is also revealed by the fabric.

How cool it that?

 Here is a very simple still life that will be the basis for a single drawing class for Thursday, Sept., 24, 3-5 p.m.

You will need a set of graduated size graphite pencils, a kneaded eraser, a pencil sharpener and a sketch book, no smaller than 11" x 14".  A beginners art kit has been put together by Carrollton Office Supply and if you tell them it is for this class, you will get a discount.

Please leave me a comment here if you would like to participate in this class.

 My online beginning painting course is now available at

https://www.paintingwithacrylics101.com

This course has been designed with the beginning painter in mind as it walks you through color, paint, brushes, creating form, perspective, composition and then takes all that knowledge and puts into step by step instructions to complete two paintings.

The introductory price is only good until Nov. 1, 2015,

so head on over there and give it a look.

This would make a terrific Christmas gift for anyone who would like to learn to use acrylic paint.  

Yep!

I just said the C word.

Shop online at

www.riverrungallery.com 

Little Bunny Foo Foo

They All Want to Paint You!

These four girls came together Saturday,

to celebrate a birthday and paint bunnies.

They have all painted with me before,

so we had lots of fun and learning.

The bunny belongs to the birthday girl, Addie

and I think she really liked painting HER bunny.

They were all in the party mood,

and did a super job.

Take a look.

How could you not have fun with this group

of girls and their bunny creations?

This is the painting I'm giving away in September just for signing up to receive my blog and newsletter in your inbox.

Scroll up and click on the green button on the right hand side of this blog.

Put your email address in the box

 and you're in.  

If you've always wanted to learn to paint,

please check out my online beginning painting course

at https://www.paintingwithacrylics101.com.

This is an online course for beginning painters and I'll teach you about color, making your own color wheel and color chart, the brushes you need and a shopping list to get only the supplies you need.  You'll learn all about paint, highlights and shadows, creating form, perspective, composition and then I'll take all that and teach you step by step how to paint two paintings.

Give it a look.

I think you're going to like it.

 

 

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

We Have A Winner

This was the painting I was giving away in August.

And finally, 

Leah contacted me within 24 hours 

and claimed her painting.

Leah works in the Carroll County Public School System

and her daughter Elle has painted in River Run Gallery

many times.

Here's the rules for my monthly painting giveaway.

On the blog you're reading this on,

there is a green button to the right near the top.

It says, Subscribe Here, or something like that.

It will ask for your first name and your email.

Then you're done.

You are entered.

Then at the end of the month I'll draw out a name of those that have subscribed and I'll email you to tell you you have 24 hours to contact me and then you can either pick up your painting, 

or I'll send it to you.  

I always post on facebook that I've drawn out a name

and you should go check your email if you've signed up on my blog.

 Here's my September painting I'm giving away.

It's a 6" x 6" water mixable oil and it was done with a palette knife.

So go sign up if you haven't already.

Enter to Win A FREE Painting

Pumpkin Slates

Pumpkin Slates?

What are pumpkin slates?

Well, I have acquired some slate roofing shingles,

they used to actually be the shingles on buildings at the beginning of the 20th century.

They have two holes in each where they were nailed onto a roof, they are gray in color and are so fun to paint on.

Here's a little video of what craziness when on in the gallery today.

 We had lots of giggles and goofiness

as we painted two pumpkins on each slate.

 Now check out the finished product.

 Check out these gorgeous girls 

and their super duper pumpkins.

I'll be teaching this same class, Thursday, Sept.17,

6-8 p.m. $35.  

We'll be painting another fall slate on

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 10-noon.  This one involves pumpkins and a Scarecrow.

Don't forget to go and check out my new online beginning painting course at https://www.paintingwithacrylics101.com.

Be on the look out for a few free videos from the course so you can see how it works.

Thanks for stopping by today,

and let the paint force be with you.   

Weather Report

Partly Cloudy and A Chance of Art

Tuesday night the advanced drawing course met

to learn about pastel charcoal

and how to draw clouds, trees, barns, silos,

and other landscape items.

 We started off the class with instructor Jeremy Cobb

introducing us to pastel charcoal.  

Boy, that stuff can be messy,

but it is so interesting to work with.

This is getting close to being done but not quite!

Next he taught us how to draw clouds.  
Clouds are hard to paint,
but I think they are harder to draw.

 Jeremy is working on blue paper
and that cloud just pops!

 Jeremy said he might just throw in a barn.

He did a pretty super job of throwing in that barn,
for a city kid.  hehehehehe

 This is where he was at the end of class

.
Julie, a student and Jeremy's sister was drawing along with him.  
We know,
she's an over achiever!

Great job.

Now we all have to do our own landscape.

Can't wait to see how they turn out. 

Please contact me if you would like in on a beginning art course, 
or. . .
we'll be having one night classes in the very near future.
 

 

Giving Birth

I Did It!

It's been months in the making,

but it's finally here.

I recently gave birth to an 

online beginning painting course.

Its name is Painting With Acrylics 101  

and it is 11 modules long. 

 I know!

Isn't that just the cutest little online beginning painting course you've ever seen.

I'll show you more in the future

as I recover and

regain my girlish figure back.

(Ok, that's never gonna happen).

But anyway,

you can check it all out

at https://www.paintingwithacrylics101.com