Showing posts with label Mona Lisa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mona Lisa. Show all posts

Friday, August 10, 2007

Finally the Newsletter!

Finally...There has been major problems with the blog, but they are working on it. I see there are still a few glitches. Thank you for all the emails wondering where the newsletter was!

Summer News
I was asked to be the offical oil painting teacher at the Capitol Ex
( Klondike Days to us oldies). My sponsor was Kim at Paint Spot who did a fantastic job . Between the two of us, and my wonderful volunteer students we inspired many to 'pick up the brush'. That's my very supportive hubby( the one in the shirt!), Ed, making sure everything is going right!






Capitol Ex First Annual Art Walk
Barb Girouard, and Jeannette Sommers , members of the Emerging Artist Group joined me in displaying our art to the many people in the agricom at Capitol Ex. This was the first year and with help from Stephen Liley many of the bugs were ironed out. Congrats to Barb for selling her painting of birds.




Urban Roots

West Wind Artists ( a group of artists that I exhibit with on a regular basis) will be showing new works at Urban Roots ( Whyte Ave.) in October. Would you like an invitation? Please email with the words 'Wine and cheese' and I will send you all the details. We would be delighted to have you come!

Mona Lisa Club
We will be presenting a 'Black and White Show' in November...all 100 pieces will be the same size and same price, an affordable $100! and of course black and white with a touch of color. Please email the word 'Mona' for an invitation to a private art preview!

Fall Registration
Registration is currently being taken for the fall semester!
All classes start the week of Sept. 17th.

Adults
Mornings-Tues, Thurs and Sat from 9:30-12:30
Tues afternoon-12:30-3:30
Mon., Tues, and Thurs evenings from 7:00-10:00

Young Rembrandts
Mon. 7:00-9:00 or Thurs 5:00-7:00

Children
6-9
4:30-5:30 Mon, Wed, Fri
5:30-6:30 Tues

9-12
4:30-5:30 Tues
5:30-6:30 Mon, Wed Fri

call Laura at 419-2055

Emerging Artist Group
Would you like unlimited lessons? Want to learn to paint faster?Are you interested in learning about marketing and gallery shows? Would you like to take your art to the next level? We have limited spaces available for the right person! Call Laura 419-2055 for details.

Look for Glazing Workshops and photos of Hidden Talent Students at Capitol Ex at http://www.laurawatmough.com/

Painting Tip: Have you seen the new paint pushers? They look like short handled brushes but have different shaped pieces of soft plastic on the ends that let you sqeegee off run away paint! See Lee at Paint Spot on High Street to reserve yours now!

Sunday, October 22, 2006

November News


From Laura's Easle
Sun Sisters
40x60
I enjoyed painting this majestic floral and I think this is my new favorite size. Flowers have long appealed to me- they are a powerful reminder of how to live your life. Just like a flower, life is short, colorful and fantastic, and eventually you will bloom!
As the Greeks once said...Art is long, Life is short.

Hints and Tips
Painting Large: A flat table was helpful when painting the Irises, as I could lay the painting flat and work from the sides to the middle. This helped me to paint the top of the Irises as I could easily reach the top from the sides.
Whiter White: For you highlight, add a wee bit of Cad. Yellow light to your white. The warmth of the yellow will bring the white further forward and it will look brighter.
Best Artists Website for November
www.artrenewal.org. This site is very pro realism and has an immense amount of information on it! Enjoy!

News from Hidden Talent

Critiques - Mona Lisa Club - Student Art Show - Jan. Registration

'At Home' Picture Critique Sat. Nov. 18th 1:00

Bring your painting projects from home for a group critique . We will go over basics and I will help you with the next step. Cost $10

Mona Lisa Club

A group of us will paint Mona Lisa but with a twist. This will be an at home project with only a few meeting for guidance from Laura. We are hoping to have a gallery show in the spring with all the unique Mona Lisas...any size, any shape, any pose, any color, any era, etc.

Our first meeting will be Sat. Dec 2nd at 1:00 Please have Mona drawn out and your monchromatic started if possible. ( file available) There will be no charge to belong to the club or for the meetings. Call 419-2055 if you are interested. Many thanks to Heidi for taking on the job as our coordinator!

Hidden Talent Student Art Show December 16th

The high light of our fall session is the Winter Art Exhibition of student art on Sat. Dec 16th from 1:00-4:00. All students are encouraged to show their art and invite family members and friends to see the awesome art produced by Hidden Talent students. Plus you get to see all the paintings from the other classes!

Drop off of framed paintings will be prior to Thurs. Dec. 14th, so we have a day or two to hang. Many times this is the first opportunity for artists to show in a ( friendly) gallery setting. All paintings will be available for pick up Sat 16th at 4:00 to take home for Christmas. Check with Laura for more info.

Registration for January

Current students only may register for Jan. session until the art show (when registration is open to all). A post dated cheque or a visa/ mastercard charge will hold you space and place.

Interested? Take a look at www.myartschool.blogspot.com and www.laurawatmough.com