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SUMMARY:Inside the Palette with Michael Harding Watercolours
DESCRIPTION:As part of Brevard Watercolor Society’s exciting collaboration with Michael Harding Paints\, BWS is hosting a hybrid online / in person workshop for its members and other local watercolor artists at the Azan Center in Melbourne. \nJoin us for a fun and inspiring creative experience! We’ll begin with a special Zoom session featuring a Michael Harding spokesperson\, who will introduce their beautiful line of watercolor paints\, share insights into what makes them so unique\, and take questions from the audience. \nAfter the online presentation\, Therese Ferguson will guide us through a live demonstration\, highlighting the special qualities of these vibrant paints. Then it’s your turn to explore! After a break for lunch\, enjoy hands-on “make-and-take” activities where you can experiment and create using Michael Harding’s rich\, luminous colors. \nRegister now as space is limited. \nAbout Michael Harding Paints\nMichael Harding is world-renowned for creating paints of extraordinary color strength\, vibrancy\, and longevity. Michael Harding Watercolours combine pure pigments\, gum arabic and honey to create colors of remarkable clarity\, strength and luminosity. Artists praise their intense pigmentation\, effortless flow and clean mixing\, making them a joy to paint with and perfect for expressive\, vibrant watercolor work. \n \nSupplies\nBring your usual watercolor supplies: brushes\, water containers\, etc.\nPaint (dot cards) and paper will be supplied. \nCost\n\n$25 per person\nSpecial offer for Brevard County art teachers:\nAs part of our mission to partner and encourage watercolor in the public schools\, we offer this workshop free of charge to any Brevard County art teacher.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is now closed.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/inside-the-palette-with-michael-harding-watercolours/
LOCATION:Azan Shrine Temple\, 1591 West Eau Gallie Blvd\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lynn Devlin":MAILTO:bwspresident@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:Mini Workshop - Portraits with Linda Neal
DESCRIPTION:Wickham Park Community Center\n2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne FL 32935 \nInstructor – Linda Neal\nWhether a new or accomplished watercolor artist\, you should try your hand at a portrait. Don’t be intimidated! Linda Neal asks\, “Which is more difficult\, a cloud or a portrait? For me\, the answer is simple – a cloud.” \nCome join Linda and give it a try or pick up a tip or technique to add to your current skill level. \nYou will not need to draw. You will trace your portrait onto the watercolor paper. Linda will be demonstrating how to paint the facial features during the times that we must let our portrait dry. \nSupplies:\n\nArches 300Lb.Cold Press 100% cotton watercolor paper (10” x 13” allowing for outside margin) and additional paper used for examples of facial features**\nKing Art #10 & #12 brushes**\nFine detail brush**\nWinsor Newton New Gamboge & Scarlet Lake (for flesh tones)**\nStandard colors by Daniel Smith**\nA good candid headshot of your subject sized to fit on 8 ½” x 11” bond paper\nOther typical supplies: Tape\, paper towels\, water reservoirs\, transfer paper\, #2 pencil.\n\n**If you don’t have these specific supplies\, bring professional quality paints\, brushes and 100% cotton watercolor paper. \nNotes: \n\nYour reference photo should be forward facing. Eyes do not need to be looking straight forward. Do not transfer your reference photo beforehand\, as that will be part of the process Linda will take us through at the workshop.\nIf you have a portrait in progress\, one to start\, finish or show\, feel free to bring it.\nLinda will provide a head shot reference photo if you don’t have one to bring.\n\nLinda Neal:\nBefore trying watercolors\, I worked in other mediums as a portrait artist participating for 20 years in the juried art show circuit in Oklahoma\, Texas\, and Florida. I earned my share of awards and publicity but was ready for a new challenge when I moved to Florida. Trying my hand at watercolor for the first time\, it seemed unmanageable compared to charcoals\, oils\, or pastels. My initial frustration soon turned into determination\, then passion. The flow of water and brilliant colors paints itself into crystal\, water\, and the “dreaded” landscape! My passion for watercolor has turned into the joy of teaching it to others. I have taught in Brevard for 24 years wherever an interested group will gather. \nI paint in layers on 300# Cold Press Arches\, starting with a very loose\, wet underpainting to give the final painting a glow that comes through the transparent colors. Each layer is allowed to dry and becomes more detailed as I work wet-into-wet\, mixing colors as I go. I mask areas in different layers when necessary and change brushes and brush strokes as needed. With an eye for detail\, I work intuitively as I think ahead\, visualizing shapes and saving whites\, allowing myself to be a spectator as my brush dances across the paper. I strive to capture\, hold\, and entertain myself and the viewer with the use of color\, value\, and emotional appeal. I paint for the bliss; it’s who and what I am. \nCost:\nMembers – FREE\nNon-Members – $20 \nRegistration Form\nWe're sorry\, this workshop has reached its maximum entry capacity. Please email bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com if you wish to be added to the waiting list.
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/mini-workshop-portraits-with-linda-neal/
LOCATION:Wickham Park Community Center\, 2815 Leisure Way\, Melbourne\, FL\, 32935\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mini Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Grabowski and Susan Carden-Flicker":MAILTO:bwsminiwkshp@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Painting Through the Photographer's Eye with Xi Guo
DESCRIPTION:XI GUO\, AWS\, NWS\, TWS\, FWS \nHester Wagner Community House\n6100 W Hall Drive\nMelbourne Village\, FL 32904 \nOriginally from China\, award winning Master artist Xi Guo moved to St. Augustine\, Florida after completing graduate school at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2014\, where she majored in photography. Xi is in great demand as an instructor and teacher. Her paintings are magical compositions consisting of intricate tangles of vegetation and drama executed with exacting precision. \nIf you’ve followed Xi’s work at Florida Watercolor Society\, you know she is a frequent award winner\, having won Best in Show in 2019\, 2022\, and 2025. She has won numerous other awards and her art is displayed throughout the world. \n“By my paintings\, both nature and portraits\, I am seeking the beauty of the forms of lives\, delightful and ugly\, booming and straggling\, flourishing and dead. My paintings are also about the need for something that can take viewers out of here\, out of themselves…” \nVisit Xi Guo’s website at www.xiguopainting.com. \nThe Workshop\nLearn how to control and manipulate your materials\, discover the illusive secrets of creating award winning compositions. \nHours\n9:30am to 4:30pm \nCost\n$225 for BWS members\, $275 for nonmembers.\n$50 deposit required to reserve your spot.\nFinal payment due by 4/13/26. \nQuestions? Contact Laurie Griffin\, (321) 544-3041\, lbgriffi@att.net. \nSpace is limited! This workshop will fill up quickly; spaces will be filled in the order received. \n\nRegistration\nThis workshop is now full. For those who need to pay the balance due after making a deposit\, please use the form below. If you’d like to be placed on the waiting list\, contact Laurie Griffin\, (321) 544-3041\, lbgriffi@att.net. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastPhone *Email *Payment (choose one): *Balance after deposit (Member) - $175.00Balance after deposit (Non-Member) - $225.00NameSubmit & Pay
URL:https://brevardwatercolorsociety.org/event/painting-through-photographers-eye-xi-guo/
LOCATION:Hester Wagner Community House\, 6100 W Hall Drive\, Melbourne Village\, FL\, 32904\, United States
CATEGORIES:2-day Workshop
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