Creative Catalyst Newsletter - July 24, 2007
“Go with the flow!” and learn the art of working WITH the natural tendencies of watercolor and not against them. In ANN PEMBER’s DVD watercolor workshop, PAINTING IN THE FLOW OF WATERCOLOR, you see Ann use Strathmore high plate bristol board and only five colors to produce this serene mountain river scene. She works on a slant, and with the use of a spray bottle, coaxes the most incredible textures. Her technique is straight forward, and amazing. It’s worth at least checking out her preview / trailer!
We had, Paula, a wonderful customer, suggest we keep you informed of what’s in “the works!” Good idea Paula, thanks!
Acrylic layering artist JACQUELINE SULLIVAN’S workshop will go on pre-sale soon. In her workshop you will learn about using the right adhesives for layering different materials, including metallics and a variety of texture compounds. It was sent to our duplicator on Monday, 7/23/07. Take a peek at Jacqueline’s CCP gallery to see the rich variety of work she does.
Front and center in the editing bay is currently GLORIA PAGE’S workshop about creative stamp carving and some cool ways of incorporating stamps into our art.
Last week we finished filming (A) CARLA O’CONNOR AWS DF, NWS last week. Carla’s workshop is part of the master’s series and is primarily focused on design.
Prior to filming Carla, we filmed (B.) NICHOLAS SIMMONS. Nicholas’ workshop entails using acrylics in conjunction with masking fluid. The result is a very unique effect that looks somewhat Asian.
Before Nicholas, we filmed VIRGINIA COBB. Her problem solving approach to painting is an eye-opening, mind-expanding approach to design.
Watercolorist, SUE ARCHER arrives in about 2-1/2 weeks “¦ looking forward to her arrival (SIDE NOTE: We are remolding the guest bathroom “¦ hoping to finish in time for the Sue’s arrival!)
We’ve just scheduled oil artist CRAIG NELSON“¦ he will be coming back to Oregon to film a Plein Air DVD workshop in early September. Here’s hoping it won’t rain!
Watercolorist, PAT WEAVER will join us after Craig.
Then Lynn and Jim will be off to the Florida Watercolor Society’s Tradeshow where we will meet and greet customers and artists.
In October we will be headed to ART & SOUL in Portland to film three mixed media artists, ANNE BAGBY, ROBERT DANCIK and a new ANN BALDWIN workshop.
Next year is looking great too… the lineup, so far: NED MUELLER, DONNA ZAGOTTA, DOUG LEW, JEAN PEDERSON and a new tour de force by JOHN SALMINEN.
Whew!
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“Finishing a painting demands a heart of steel: everything requires a decision, and I find difficulties where I least expect them…It is at such moments that one fully realizes one’s own weaknesses.”
~ Eugene Delacroix ~
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Compiled by Clint Brown