Join us for a creative and inspiring 3-hour workshop led by acclaimed local artist Rosie Sherman, known for her colourful and expressive skies. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this hands-on session will guide you in capturing the beauty and drama of the sky using acrylics and expert techniques.
Date: Saturday, June 14, 1:00 to 4:00p.m.
Location: School of Horticulture, Administration Building
Located on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens,
Niagara Parkway
Cost: Free attendance to this workshop;
If you have not already done so, please email Audrey.t.barclay@gmail.com if you need a parking pass to attend this meeting. We ask that you email her by Sunday prior to the meeting date as an order for the passes is made the Monday of the week of the event. A couple of extra passes are printed [just in case] but it helps if we know in advance.
We will attempt to have Zoom available and a recording. The link is:
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 829 0214 5165
Passcode: 654958
Description:
Painting skies in acrylic involves layering colors to create depth and atmosphere, using techniques like soft blending, dry brushing, and layering to build up clouds and highlights. Consider the time of day and the desired mood of your painting to choose appropriate colors and techniques.
Materials:
Canvas size at least 16 x 20.
Paint colors: Payne's Grey
Titanium white
Light blue permanent
Cadmium orange
Naples Yellow or Cad yellow
Pink
Teal
Phthalo blue
Violet or dioxazine purple
Brushes, all round, 2 Large, 1 medium,