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SUMMARY:Wide Open Skies: Painting Western Landscapes in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Wide Open Skies: Painting Western Landscapes in Watercolor \nwith Leslie Lambert \nWednesdays\, April 8 – May 6 | 5:30-7:30pm \n$120 / MVAC Members \n$150 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.) \nRegister online below\, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up! \n  \nExperience the beauty\, space\, and quiet drama of the West through watercolor. In this 6-week in-person course\, we’ll paint expansive skies\, rolling foothills\, sagebrush plains\, distant mountains\, and the warm shifting light that makes the west feel endless. Each lesson includes guided demonstrations\, clear step-by-step instruction\, and plenty of hands-on painting time. \nWe’ll learn how to layer transparent washes to create depth\, mix natural earth-inspired color palettes\, and use soft edges and atmospheric perspective to express distance and mood. The focus is on simple shapes\, confident brushwork\, and capturing the feeling of the landscape rather than detailed rendering. \nNo drawing experience needed – beginners and returning painters are welcome. \nPlease bring your own watercolor supplies (suggested supply list below)\, or purchase a complete beginner supply kit from Leslie for $75 – optional\, pre-order is recommended. Call MVAC at 208-734-2787 to reserve your kit. \n  \nSuggested Supply List  \n\nPaper: 1 full sheet (22×30”) of 100% Cotton 140 lb cold press watercolor paper. Alternatively\, you may bring a pad of watercolor paper\, or a watercolor journal or sketchbook with watercolor paper.\nmasking fluid (Winsor & Newton is best)\nassortment of watercolor brushes such as a #6 round brush with a good point\, a #12 round brush and/or ½” cat’s tongue brush\, Scrub brushes (soft and hard)\, and any other brush that you love to use\npencil and kneaded eraser\npalette\ntransfer paper\nwatercolor paints – suggested colors listed below. Pan or tube watercolors are fine\, bring what you like to use!\n\nCobalt Blue\nWinsor Blue (green shade)\, also called Thalo Blue or Intense Blue\nBurnt Sienna or Quinacridone Burnt Orange\nWinsor Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Light/Pale\nRaw Sienna (Winsor & Newton)\nQuinacridone Rose\, also called Permanent Rose\n\n\n\n  \nSupplies not included in the watercolor kit (please bring): \n\nboard to tape quarter sheet of paper on\nmasking tape\nspray bottles (soft mist and one with a harder spray)\nold towel or cloth\n\n  \nAbout the Instructor\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeslie Lambert (also known as Leslie Redhead) is a celebrated artist known for her innovative poured watercolors. With a keen eye for detail and a mastery of color\, Lambert skillfully pours and manipulates pigments on paper\, resulting in stunning and dynamic compositions of the West. Her artwork\, characterized by vibrant hues\, has garnered widespread acclaim and has been exhibited in prestigious galleries and exhibitions worldwide. Lambert’s ability to push the boundaries of traditional watercolor painting has established her as a trail blazer in the arts. \nIn addition to signature status with the Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA)\, Lambert is a signature member of Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS)\, and the Canadian Society of Painters in Watercolor. She is also an associate member of Women Artists of the West (WAOW). Lambert is the author of Watercolor 365: Daily Tips\, Tricks\, and Techniques and the illustrator of the children’s book\, Island in the Salish Sea\, by Sheryl McFarlane. Her work has been published in Western Art Collector\, Plein Air Magazine\, Western Art & Architecture\, Watercolor Artist\, The Artist’s Network\, and Splash 10: The Best of Watercolor. \nLambert is an adjunct professor of art at the College of Southern Idaho and teaches workshops throughout U.S.\, Canada\, Spain\, and Morrocco. She is represented by Trails End Gallery in Chewelah\, Washington and Horizon Fine Art in Jackson\, Wyoming. Lambert currently divides her time between Burley\, Idaho and Colville\, Washington where she creates works of art portraying vast expanses of the western landscape. More of her work can be viewed on her website at leslielambertart.com. \nRefund Policy: all ticket\, table\, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/wide-open-skies-painting-western-landscapes-in-watercolor-2/
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CATEGORIES:Art Classes,Full Moon Gallery
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SUMMARY:2nd Tuesday Watercolor Class - IWS
DESCRIPTION:What:  2nd Tuesday painting session \nWhen:  Tuesday\, April 14 \nWhere:  Twin Falls Center for the Arts \nWhat time:  10:00 a.m. until 1:00 or so \nWhat to bring: Painting supplies and a painting friend \nWho can come:  We welcome all painters to join us.  Paint in whatever medium you like to use\, and bring what you are working on. \nDirections:  Twin Falls Center for the Arts – MVAC classroom on the second floor. \n  \n\nWhat will we do:  \n\n\n\nSigns of Spring:  Spring Flowers\n\nBring along your paint supplies and what you are working on.  \nYou are invited to spend the morning working on whatever painting you have in progress\, or something new\, if you want.  (Tulips?)\n \nNeed some inspiration?\nHow about making a personal “self-care” list for spring? It is such a busy time. Take time for yourself. This is a perfect option for a sketchbook or a card! Doing the artwork is self-care in itself. \n\n\n \n\nCritique? \nI hope that you will share what you are working on\, and give us a peek at what you are happy with\, and also what you need help with.\nSometimes having someone else take a look helps the artist to see what might be an answer to the questions:\n\n\nIs it finished\nWhat is missing\nWhat should I do next or differently?\nWhy does it feel like this just isn’t working\nHave I overworked it?\nAre the values a problem – need more darks?\nAgain\, am I done? \n\n\n\n\n \nWHO CAN COME:  We welcome all painters to join us.\nPaint in whatever medium you like to use\, and help our group grow by inviting a painting friend.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nART Tips:\n\nSketchbook Revival. https://www.karenabend.com/. Starts:  April 11-21.\nFree Art Lessons! Three options each day.  Many art topics.  Easy sign up\n \nWinslow Art Center. https://winslowartcenter.com. April 9-12.  Free Art Lessons!   \nOnline lessons from excellent artists.  Sign up on the site for links to lessons.\n \nIn person Class at MVAC:  If you are interested in learning more about using a dip pen and ink\, I am teaching a class on April 11 at MVAC.  \nSign up online at https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/second-saturday-art-class-exploring-ink/\n\n\n\n\n\nAND…LASTLY…\n\nMichelle George has kindly offered to stand in for me (Connie) again for this April session.  \nI am still in my printmaking class and it is hard to miss!  So much to learn and do! 
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/2nd-tuesday-watercolor-class-iws-13/
LOCATION:Magic Valley Arts Council\, 195 River Vista Place\, Ste 1\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Classes,Community Events
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SUMMARY:Art Class: Spring Landscapes in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Spring Landscapes in Watercolor \nwith Jenn Young \nTuesday\, April 14 | 6-8pm \n$20 / MVAC Members \n$25 / Non-Members (membership begins at on $25/year! Click here to join or renew your membership and save.) \nRegister online below\, or call 208-734-ARTS (2787) to sign up! \n  \nThey say April showers bring May flowers….so April washes bring May watercolors! In this class\, Jenn will lead students through simple and colorful spring landscapes. Focus will be placed on soft washes of color\, color mixing to achieve the perfect spring hue\, and more. \n  \nJenn Young is a talented artist based in Southern Idaho who by her own description\, loves to make things! While she generally focuses on watercolor and woodworking\, you may find her dabbling in a wide variety of art forms. Jenn has taught classes in the Rupert area for several years\, and we are thrilled to bring her talents to the Magic Valley for you to enjoy. \n  \nAll supplies included. No experience necessary – beginners welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund Policy: all ticket\, table\, or seat purchases are NON REFUNDABLE from date of purchase.
URL:https://magicvalleyartscouncil.org/event/art-class-spring-landscapes-in-watercolor/
LOCATION:Magic Valley Arts Council\, 195 River Vista Place\, Ste 1\, Twin Falls\, ID\, 83301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Classes,Full Moon Gallery
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