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Susan Stuller
www.susanstuller,com February 9, 10 and 11, 2026 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Strong Starts: Watercolor Design and Composition Essentials" All levels welcome Fee: $353 payable to Wanda Boyd Please use the registration form to mail in payment. or Click to pay via PayPal |
Susan Stuller
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Workshop Description:
Unlock the power of color, contrast, and composition in this dynamic 3-day workshop led by nationally acclaimed artist Susan M. Stuller, known for her award-winning watercolors and expressive mixed media work. Whether you're a watercolor traditionalist or eager to explore the exciting arena of mixed media, Susan will guide you through a transformative artistic journey.
Day one and two will focus on designing with intention, developing confident brushwork, and building rich luminous layers. You'll learn to balance transparency with texture, explore unique subject matter, and discover how to make your paintings pop with bold color choices and dramatic contrast. Susan will demonstrate how she uses and combines photos a to get the design and composition she desires. She will also show how multiple glazing effects accomplish our value goals.
Day 3 is simply PURE FUN! We will be using a gessoed paper surface, which acts like Yupo paper but with a bit more tooth in it. This surface allows for more creativity and exploration. Susan will take an old watercolor and pour gesso on it to show you how to either revive that painting or turn it into something entirely new.
Susan’s approachable, encouraging style makes this workshop ideal for artists of all levels. With daily demonstrations, one-on-one guidance, and constructive critiques, you’ll walk away not only with several completed pieces, but also a deeper understanding of what makes a painting sing.
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Unlock the power of color, contrast, and composition in this dynamic 3-day workshop led by nationally acclaimed artist Susan M. Stuller, known for her award-winning watercolors and expressive mixed media work. Whether you're a watercolor traditionalist or eager to explore the exciting arena of mixed media, Susan will guide you through a transformative artistic journey.
Day one and two will focus on designing with intention, developing confident brushwork, and building rich luminous layers. You'll learn to balance transparency with texture, explore unique subject matter, and discover how to make your paintings pop with bold color choices and dramatic contrast. Susan will demonstrate how she uses and combines photos a to get the design and composition she desires. She will also show how multiple glazing effects accomplish our value goals.
Day 3 is simply PURE FUN! We will be using a gessoed paper surface, which acts like Yupo paper but with a bit more tooth in it. This surface allows for more creativity and exploration. Susan will take an old watercolor and pour gesso on it to show you how to either revive that painting or turn it into something entirely new.
Susan’s approachable, encouraging style makes this workshop ideal for artists of all levels. With daily demonstrations, one-on-one guidance, and constructive critiques, you’ll walk away not only with several completed pieces, but also a deeper understanding of what makes a painting sing.
Click for Supply List
Images are Representational
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Susan's Bio:
Susan M. Stuller is a nationally recognized watercolor and mixed-media artist based in Midlothian, VA, with a professional career spanning over 30 years. She's celebrated for her bold use of color, dramatic contrast, and strong design—a signature that elevates everyday subjects into vibrant, emotionally resonant art. Susan's expressive work ranges from city scenes and florals to evocative abstracts like her popular bubble series, which explore transparency and joyous movement.
An active teacher and mentor, Susan conducted weekly mixed-media classes at Crossroads Art Center and leads workshops both locally and nationally. She holds signature memberships in prestigious societies such as the National Watercolor Society, Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Southern Watercolor Society, Watercolor West, Virginia Watercolor Society, Baltimore Watercolor Society, and Missouri Watercolor Society. Her work has earned numerous awards, appears in over 30 corporate and private collections, and has been featured in Splash volumes—highlighting her strong presence in the contemporary watercolor community