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Sterling Edwards, CSPWC, TWSA, WPA, NWS
www.sterlingedwards.com February 28 & March 1, 2022 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Watercolor A to Z" All levels welcome Fee: $262 Please use the registration form to mail in payment or Click to pay via PayPal |
Sterling Edwards
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Class Description:
This is a watercolor workshop for all skill levels, however, previous watercolor and drawing experience is very beneficial to gain the most from this workshop. There will be a wide variety of watercolor techniques that will be discussed and demonstrated including positive and negative painting, composition, using creative colors, glazing, charging color, and many more. We will begin each day with a demonstration painting that will be finished before lunch. The daily demonstration will be different each day so that you will see a wide variety of subject matter and styles including landscapes, floral, stylized, and abstract. My preferred method of painting is to use large brushes for most of the painting and complete the painting with a small amount of detail towards the end using smaller brushes. The end result is a watercolor painting that is loose and fresh with expressive brushwork. Following lunch, each student will have the afternoon to work on their own painting with assistance when needed. There are no requirements as to what subject the student paints or what size they prefer to paint. One of the main objectives that I have as a teacher is to go beyond merely teaching watercolor technique. I make every effort to encourage the student to be creative with design and color in their painting. All of the techniques that I teach work equally well with either transparent or opaque watercolor. It’s what the student does with the techniques that will truly distinguish the artist. The workshop will have a laid back and sometimes humorous atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable to ask questions or request assistance with their painting. I often offer one-on-one help in the afternoons for those who need additional assistance. My workshops are designed to be fun, very educational, and inspiring. Click for Supply List Click for Sterling Edwards Bio |
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Sterling Edwards, CSPWC, TWSA, WPA, NWS
www.sterlingedwards.com March 2, 3 & 4, 2022 FULL! Waiting list only. 9 am - 4 pm (1 hour for lunch) "Abstract Acrylics on Paper" All levels welcome Fee: $393 Call Wanda Boyd at (804) 536-1794 to be put on the waiting list. |
Sterling Edwards
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Class Description:
Have you ever considered branching out and doing something different? Well, here’s your chance. Join renowned artist Sterling Edwards and delve into the world of acrylic abstract painting. This is Sterling’s favorite style of painting because it allows him to be totally creative. Contrary to popular belief, however; it’s not as easy as it sounds. Most of the time we, as artists, use some form of reference material when we paint. We are either in the field doing plein air painting or in a studio painting from a photograph. In other words, we are copying something that inspires us. Not so with abstract painting. Many refer to abstract painting as the purest form of artistic expression because we are actually creating as opposed to copying. Combine that with the fact that abstract art is fun and extremely popular these days and you’ve got a winning combination. Join Sterling as he shows and explains his process for creating thought provoking and eye catching acrylic abstracts.
In this workshop you’ll learn how to find exciting designs for an abstract painting. You will also learn a wide variety of styles of painting abstract that include the following:
Have you ever considered branching out and doing something different? Well, here’s your chance. Join renowned artist Sterling Edwards and delve into the world of acrylic abstract painting. This is Sterling’s favorite style of painting because it allows him to be totally creative. Contrary to popular belief, however; it’s not as easy as it sounds. Most of the time we, as artists, use some form of reference material when we paint. We are either in the field doing plein air painting or in a studio painting from a photograph. In other words, we are copying something that inspires us. Not so with abstract painting. Many refer to abstract painting as the purest form of artistic expression because we are actually creating as opposed to copying. Combine that with the fact that abstract art is fun and extremely popular these days and you’ve got a winning combination. Join Sterling as he shows and explains his process for creating thought provoking and eye catching acrylic abstracts.
In this workshop you’ll learn how to find exciting designs for an abstract painting. You will also learn a wide variety of styles of painting abstract that include the following:
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• Negative painting
• Building a strong composition • Using Expressive colors • Glazing techniques • Specific techniques for building exciting textures • The importance of off register calligraphy to build dimension in your painting • The difference between Representational Abstract and Abstract Expressionism • How to overlap shapes to create drama • Painting on gessoed paper as well as canvas • And so much more…… If you’re in a rut, tired of copying everyone else, need to rekindle your creativity, need to have some fun, and are ready to go out side of the envelope, then this is your workshop! See for yourself why Sterling’s abstract workshops are so popular throughout the U.S. and internationally. Click for Supply List Click for Sterling Edwards Bio |
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