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Tight Watercolor Made Easy

Tight watercolor can look surpringly realistic and the step-by-step technique is easy to learn!  It is applicable in landscape, portraiture, western and wildlife painting, just to name a few.  Learn tight watercolor techniques, and how to mix and work with transparent acrylics.  This course includes:

  • Use of color, drama and contrast
  •  Basic composition and drawing
  • Loose and tight watercolor technique
  • Professional short cuts and secrets
  • One-on-one instruction

    A materials list will be mailed to students before the first class.
    No experience required, just a desire to learn and have a great time.

    Patrizia Ahlers, M.A. Psychology, has over 35 years of

    fine and commercial art experience. Her work has appeared in

    the movie ‘Nurse Betty’ and has exhibited in top galleries and

    is published internationally in the print, poster and greeting card markets.


     

    April 24- May 29, 2008                6 Thur's                   6-8:30pm

    #9577                                               $84                       VAF211

     

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    Art Studio Time

    For students who already know the basics. This

    course is for you and about what you want to learn.

    This course is Fun! Fun! Fun! This course offers

    individualized art instruction on projects that the students

    want to work on. We cover just about anything 2-dimensional

    that you want to learn! You name it, you've got it!


    Topics we can cover:

  • Collage
  • More Tight Watercolor
  • Tight Drawing
  • Loose Watercolor
  • Acrylic Painting (opaque)
  • Portraiture
  • Oil Painting
  • Pastels
  • Pen & Ink
  • Mixed Media
  • Textured Paintings
  • Fine & Commercial Art

    Students are encouraged to bring a project to work on and bring necessary supplies.

    Patrizia Ahlers-Johnson has over 28 years of

    fine and commercial art experience.

    She has exhibited in top galleries and is published

    internationally in print, poster, and greeting card markets.

    April 10- May 29, 2008                8 Thur's                   6-8:30pm

    #9688                                                $99                       VAF211

     

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    Intro to Oil Painting

    This Oil Painting course has been designed for both beginners and

    intermediate students. We begin with the basics and work toward

    finished projects that are frameable! You'll learn specific techniques

    for your projects through one-on-one instruction, so

    learn what you want and paint! Scheduled topics include:

  • Realism, impressionism, & surrealism
  • Basic composition and drawing
  • Use of color, drama, and contrast
  • Painting techniques and glazing
  • Professional short cuts and secrets revealed
  • And so much more!

    A materials list will be mailed to students before the first class.
    No experience required, just a desire to learn and have a great time.

    Patrizia Ahlers, M.A. Psychology, has over 35 years of

    fine and commercial art experience. Her work has appeared in

    the movie ‘Nurse Betty’ and has exhibited in top galleries and

    is published internationally in the print, poster and greeting card markets.


     

    April 10- May 29, 2008                8Thur's                   6-8:30pm

    #9776                                                $109                      VAF211

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    You're A Natural - Drawing 101

    Drawing is fun and learning is easy.  Spark your creative

    interest and learn the basics of drawing, contouring, shading,

    and composition,.  Techniques are taught using pencil and

    colored pencil.  Instruction on the color wheel also included. 

    In a few short weeks you'll complete 2 still lifes, while developing

    your own style of expression.  Realize your abilities and have fun doing it! 

    All materials provided.

    Barbara English has been an artist and teacher for over 30 years. 

    She has taught art classes for children and adults at Hartnell for 14 years.

    TBA

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