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Workshop & FREE Demo: Atmospheric Landscapes with Frank Eber, August 21st, 2015

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Atmospheric Landscapes in Watercolor - FREE DEMO
Friday, August 21st, 2015
4pm - 6pm
www.frankeber.com

2-Day Workshop
Saturday and Sunday
August 22nd - 23rd, 2015 
9am-4pm each day
2-Day Workshop: $200
Workshop requires preregistration.
Please call the Seattle Store at 206-223-9599 to register.
Bring your painting skill to a higher level!

Learn how to paint luminous watercolors by manipulating tonal values, color and edge. In this class, Frank Eber will share advanced painting techniques to create atmosphere, balance and unity in your work. Topics will include design and composition, color and lighting, positives and negatives, simplification of shape, and atmospheric effects. The techniques you will learn in Frank’s workshop transcend the watercolor medium, as they are applicable to oils, acrylics, tempera, pastels, etc. Separate yourself from the watercolor crowd and experience for yourself why his courses are so popular! 

Small class settings only. Please sign up early!


A painter's painter, Frank Eber paints in a direct, loose style influenced by the old-world masters. Typical in his art are color mixes and lighting that, it has been said, evoke nostalgia while remaining absolutely in the present. He stresses a solid foundation in the basics, “…so that our focus is on creating timeless art. An emotional link is necessary in our work, as well as the connection to the vibrancy of everything we paint.”
Frank grew up in Europe and was mentored by Italian master painter Renato Casaro in 1994 and 95. In the ’80s and ’90s Frank worked as a professional illustrator for video cover sleeves and as a portrait artist by commission. Primarily a plein air painter, his love of travel has given him prime opportunities to paint: he lived for three years in the south of France, and has painted on location in Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany and other countries.
Frank is an award-winning watercolor artist and Signature member of the American Watercolor Society (AWS), the National Watercolor Society (NWS), the Transparent Watercolor Society of America (TWSA) and Watercolor West (WW). He is a juried Artist member of the prestigious California Art Club. Frank conducts workshops and demonstrations locally and at the national and international level.




FREE Demo: Wipe-Out Method in Oils with Holly White-Gehrt, Saturday, March 21st, 2015

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Wipe-Out Method in Oils with Holly White-Gehrt
Saturday, March 21st, 2015
11am-12:30pm
Special 90 minute single session!
FREE DEMONSTRATION

Wipe out method

It has been said of this stage that “your painting will never look this good again.” The “wipe-out” is a method used to establish value range (dark to light) as a first layer in a painting. It’s a fun technique yielding immediate satisfaction!

Holly will show you how to transfer a drawing (cartoon) to canvas, how to begin the wipeout, and how to extend the drying time. Holly will use oil paint, but this technique can be used in slow-drying acrylic, or even in charcoal or graphite.


Holly is an instructor of Georgetown Atelier’s Part-Time program and teaches summer classes at Gage Academy.


Holly is a graduate of Georgetown Atelier. She also holds a BFA from Pacific Northwest College of Art, and began her art studies at the Aegean Center for the Fine Arts in Paros, Greece. Holly firmly believes that anyone can acquire classical drawing and painting skills, given the desire and tenacity required to develop them.

http://georgetownatelier.com/info/part-time-ateliers/


FREE Demo: Dura-Lar Plastic and Watercolor with Ann Breckon! Saturday, April 11th, 2015

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Dura-Lar Plastic and Watercolor with Ann Breckon!
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
10am-11:30am
One session only!
Free Demonstration!


DURA-LAR PLASTIC + WATERCOLOR
This demonstration will show multiple and interesting uses for two varieties of plastic sheets sold by Daniel Smith, called Dura-Lar.  The clear, sized sheets are terrific as a teaching aid, for composition and trying out ideas on your paintings before committing.  The sizing allows for a  smooth application of watercolor and paint washes off easily for repeated use.
The frosted Dur-Lar cuts easily to make templates for lifting.  See how to make stencils that allow you to quickly and easily lift dozens of little daisies, clouds, moons, grasses and more.  

These affordable and fun plastic sheets will be a great addition to your watercolor tricks.

FREE Demo: How to Cut Mats using Logan Mat Cutters with Dave Thompson, March 28th, 2015

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How to Cut Mats using Logan Mat Cutters with Dave Thompson
Saturday, March 28th, 2015
11am to 12:30pm - FREE!
1:30pm to 3:00pm - FREE!

Would you like to save money by learning how to cut mats yourself?

Learn the basics of mat cutting, and how easy it is to cut your own mats  with Logan Mat Cutters at our FREE demo with Dave Thompson.

Dave is an expert with the entire line of Logan Mat Cutters and he 
will demonstrate how to use the Logan Cutters, and explain the features of the various Logan Mat Cutter models we carry at DANIEL SMITH.  Dave will be available to answer your questions on how to use the Logan Mat Cutters and how the different features could best benefit your framing projects. 

If you have been thinking about doing your own framing 
and mat cutting, then this is a great demo to come and find out about what would be the best mat cutter for you!

FREE Demo: Hands On PrimaTek & Social with Jodi Steele, March 28th 2015

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Hands On PrimaTek & Social
with Jodi Steele
Saturday, March 28th, 2015
11am to 12:30pm - FREE!

Join Jodi for hands-on experimentation with DANIEL SMITH PrimaTek Watercolors. 

There’s something deeply appealing about working with pigments that come from the earth, not from a lab. Made with pigments found in remote locations around the world, our exclusive PrimaTek colors have fascinating histories— and a rich, natural look that brings balance and beauty to your palette.

If you've been curious to try out some of our fascinating PrimaTek colors, come on in and Wet a Brush!

FREE Demo & Book Signing: Jean Haines World of Watercolour, Friday, April 24th, 2015

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Jean Haines World of Watercolour
Book Signing and FREE Demonstration!
Friday, April 24th, 2015
4pm-6pm
FREE Demonstration!
Free demonstration and book signing on the April 24th . This demonstration is an exciting insight into Jean's way of working. The demonstration will be a glimpse into a day in the life of the artist starting with simple watercolour exercises that lead Jean into creating unique watercolours. A fabulous opportunity to meet International Watercolourist , Jean Haines.  Not to be missed!
JeanHaines.com

Seattle Workshops 2015
Following the launch of Jeans' international best selling book "Atmospheric Watercolours" and  ahead of the 2015  launch of  Jeans' new book " Jean Haines World of Watercolour " this is the perfect opportunity to stretch yourself with what is described as the most fascinating of mediums.  Haines is a highly in demand artist worldwide, whose enthusiasm and passion for watercolours is outstanding. Haines is renowned for her extremely motivational teaching methods.  

Jean will be holding two, two day workshops covering her techniques in watercolour.

Workshop 1 April 22-23, 2015  $200 per 2-day workshop. 10.00 - 4.00 p.m SOLD OUT!
Workshop 2 April 25-26, 2015.  $200 per 2-day workshop. 10.00- 4.00 p.m SOLD OUT!

Artists will be invited to arrive by 9:30 am and a material list will be provided. Sessions are open until 5:00 p.m.

Each exciting workshop will be looking at how to work in a loose style minus the use of a preliminary sketch, painting a variety of subjects in ways that seem to magically bring them to life. From the first decision of choosing what to paint, to selecting a wide range of techniques along with dramatic colour combinations for adding impact to gain unique results. This workshop will aim at bringing the best out of you as an artist and have you leaving feeling inspired.

Places are strictly limited and demand will be high so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Jean Haines World Of Watercolour Book Signing and Demonstration
Free demonstration and book signing on the April 24th . This demonstration is an exciting insight into this popular artists way of working. The demonstration will be a glimpse into a day in the life of the artist starting with  simple watercolour exercises that lead Jean into creating unique watercolours. Not to be missed.

 Jean Haines International Workshops include fully sold out courses in Europe, USA, and Australia.

For examples of Jeans work please visit  www.jeanhaines.com
 
News Update: Jeans  exciting and  eagerly awaited new book  " Jean Haines World of Watercolour " will be launched in 2015 !

FREE Sumi Demo: Wisteria Dancing in the Year of the Ram with Yuming Zhu Saturday, April 4th, 2015

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FREE Demo: Wisteria Dancing in the Year of the Ram
Sumi with Yuming Zhu
Saturday, April 4th, 2015
11:00am - 12:30pm One session only!
YumingFineArt.com

Yuming Zhu will demo his interpretation of sumi brush strokes of traditional character of Ram/Sheep. In this demo, Yuming will also introducing wisteria in Sumi style by using two different types of rice paper which could help workshop participants to prepare and for general audience as well.  Knowledge of Sumi materials will be shared in the demo. Yuming’s Demo is a great way to preview his Workshop!


Workshop: Wisteria Dancing and NW Landscape in the Year of Ram 


Sunday, April 19th, 2015 10:00 am- 4:00 pm. April 19, 2015
$85.00

In this workshop, participant will learn to write the character of Ram/Sheep in different style with powerful Sumi stroke. Also participants will learn how to paint wisteria in Sumi style by using two different types of rice paper in the morning and landscape in the afternoon.  Brush stroke and composition will be emphasized in the workshop. Comparative knowledge between Oriental Sumi art and Western/European art will be discussed.  Knowledge of Sumi materials, use and tradition of chop use will be shared in the demo.

Participants are encouraged to bring a photo of landscape they can work on.


Social Media & Marketing for Artists with Deborah Burns, FREE Lecture April 11th, 2015

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Social Media & Marketing for Artists
with Deborah Burns
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
12 noon to 1:30 (one session only)
 
How you can increase your art sales, increase enrollment in your workshops, and connect with people who would love to collect your work!
 
Never has the small business owner (you the Artist!) had such a wonderful tool - the Internet and Social Media!  You have the power at your fingertips on your keyboard to connect with people all over the country and even the world, who are interested in your Art.
 
Find out how you can use the power of the Internet to help you be a flourishing Artist by using tools like Facebook (not the way you are probably using FB) website, blog, and YouTube.  There are ways for you to use two or all four to expand your Art to a larger audience and increase your sales. 
 
I hope you see you at my lecture!   
I am also available for private social media & marketing coaching appointments, find out more at my FREE lecture.

 

FREE Demo: Acrylic Large Lush Landscapes with Dianna Shyne! Saturday, April 25th 2015

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Large Lush Landscapes in Acrylics
Dianna Shyne
Saturday, April 25, 2015
11-12:30 (one session only)
Free Demonstration


Using her training in Russian Impressionism, Dianna will demonstrate her technique for creating landscapes in acrylics. Achieving lost edges, lush textures and exciting color harmonies are possible in acrylic paint. 
 

Pursuing her passion for art, Dianna Shyne has over spent thirty years working in acrylic, oil and watercolor. She studied for over 15 years with renowned Russian Impressionist teachers including Ron Lukas, William Reese and Del Gish.

 Richly textured surfaces, compelling compositions, and dynamic color interplay form the basis of Dianna’s unique style.  Recent painting trips to the Yunnan Province of China, Prince Edward Island, Maine and Tuscany have provided rich painting material for her work for many years to come.

WORKSHOP: 6-Week Sketching for Beginners with Sue Heston! May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 and 9th 2015

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Sketching for Beginners
6-Week Workshop
with Sue Heston!
Tuesdays from 5pm-7pm
May 5th, May 12th, May 19th, May 26th, June 2nd and June 9th.
$150 for 6 weeks!

Sketching is the most basic artistic activity - just a pen and a sketchbook. But getting started can still be daunting. Whether you want to take your sketchbook on a trip around the world, a local hike, or just spend an afternoon in a coffee shop, this class is aimed at helping you learn how to quickly put down the essential elements of a scene.

You will try out various techniques with pen, pencil and simple washes. You will get advice on putting together your own sketching kit, and practice exercises to help you see like a sketcher.  

From Sue:
I am a dedicated sketcher and I participate with the Seattle Urban Sketchers group.  Sketching and travel are inseparable activities for me.  I don't even go to the grocery store anymore without my sketchbook!  In recent years my sketchbooks have been to Australia, Turkey, Ireland and New York, as well as many local hikes and camping trips.  I make occasional forays into block printing, screen printing, paper cutting and collage.  I have a BFA from the State University of New York and a BA in Art History.  My sketches can be seen at https://www.flickr.com/photos/susanhtwo/

FREE Demo: Painting Miniatures: DANIEL SMITH Watercolors with Allison Agostinelli! Saturday, May 2nd 2015

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Painting Miniatures with DANIEL SMITH Watercolors
with Allison Agostinelli
Saturday, May 2nd 2015
11:00-12:00 and 1:00-2:00
Free Demonstration!

Allison creates precious artifacts utilizing the unique qualities of DANIEL SMITH watercolors on a variety of surfaces using DANIEL SMITH watercolor grounds.  Allison will demonstrate the advantages of these fascinating materials.  Whether painting tiny details or broad strokes of luxurious color, you can transform and rework your art like a master!

FREE GOLDEN LECTURE: Innovations in Acrylic with Barbara De Pirro, Saturday May 16th, 2014

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GOLDEN LECTURE: Innovations in Acrylic with Barbara De Pirro
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
1:00pm to 3:30pm - FREE!
Space is limited, please call to reserve your space at: 206-223-9599
DePirro.com

Discover the infinite & brilliant versatility of acrylics!
Barbara De Pirro will sift through a mountain of valuable information, guiding you through the basics, while opening up new possibilities. Get a grasp on the many gels, mediums, grounds and how they can change the texture, saturation and intensity of your work. Gain an understanding of how to extend the wet time of acrylics, facilitating blending, shading, glazing and fine detail. Check out the amazing selection of grounds to prepare truly, contemporary surfaces for painting, drawing, pastel, digital printing and mixed media. Discover how acrylics can simulate oil and watercolor, encaustic, even gouache, yet are infinitely more versatile. Whatever your approach as an artist, this lecture will offer the technical knowledge to support your concepts.
 FREE literature and samples, product test table, plus…
get your questions answered! Pre-registration is required.



FREE Demo: Luscious Oils Portrait Painting with Hamid Zavareei! Saturday, May 9th 2015

FREE Demo: Spontaneous Printmaking with Patricia Ann Wilson! Saturday, May 16th 2015

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Spontaneous Printmaking 
FOR ARTISTS OF ALL AGES
Patricia Ann Wilson
Saturday May 16, 
10:00 am – 11:00 am and 2:00 pm -3:00 pm
FREE DEMO

The photo above is a five year old  painting on glass with non-toxic inks . The child created a drawing which was placed underneath the glass to help guide the artist and create the painting on the glass. A piece of paper  will be placed  on top of the glass, rubbed, and print pulled. Monoprint is a very satisfying form of printmaking which has very immediate results which does not need a press. Explore, Have fun, Create, and be Satisfied

Patricia Ann Wilson will demonstrate mono print and other spontaneous forms of printmaking. The  Artist, no matter what the age  will learn to print spontaneously with non-toxic Inks, Patricia will demonstrate  mono print,   collagraph, printing from found objects; balls, shoe bottoms, Lego and much more.  There are endless sources to print from all around.   The results of the prints can be appreciated as finished pieces or ripped and torn and used in collage.

Patricia Ann Wilson has two degrees in art, and along with her art education Patricia completed an apprenticeship in fine art lithography at Stone Press Editions, SeattleWA, where she had the pleasure of working with Jacob Lawrence as well as other well known artists. Patricia exhibits and teaches internationally. This last year Patricia was invited to teach in Morocco and currently has her collage work in a show in Greece.
Patricia combines passion for making art with my passion for teaching and sharing art processes. 

“COME HONOR YOUR INNER CHILD AND LEARN TO CREATE”    

“There will also be a meeting for “Just Glue It” right after the print making demo. “Just Glue It,” will meet from 3:00pm – 5:30 pm. The group is a collage group which Patricia Ann Wilson has organized. Which meets and creates collage together. During that group there is a demo, the business of art is shared, and collages are created. Come make prints and tear and glue them and create a collage.  The group is putting together a show for October in which other collage artists will be invited.

Painting Satin Fabric with Acrylics with Lin La Mer, FREE Demo Sunday, June 14th, 2015

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Painting Satin Fabric with Acrylics
with Lin La Mer                                     Sunday, June 14th, 2015
FREE Demos
12:00 – 1:00 and 2:00 – 3:00
LinLaMer.com

Lin will demonstrate painting satin.  Fabric is important whether painting portraits, clothed figure, or still life to indicate social class, fashion, or mood throughout the history of painting. Think of Sargent’s full length portraits of society ladies dressed in elegant evening ware apposed to his Adirondack fishermen. You can identify the fabrics in each instance. No question the ladies are in silks and satin and the fishermen are in flannel and wool.

Lin will also be teaching a 10 class Workshop
with a focus on fabric and fabric in still life
 
Lin will be teaching the series of 10 classes starting June 28th
$30 per class or $270 all 10 classes
To Registration contact Lin La Mer at
draftaline50@msn.com
Payable to Lin La Mer check or cash

FREE Demo: Fredrix PRO-DIXIE Stretch It Yourself Kit with Annie VanEngelen! Saturday, May 23rd 2015

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Introducing: The Fredrix PRO-DIXIE Stretch It Yourself Canvas Kit with Annie VanEngelen
Annie VanEngelen
May 23rd, 2015 | 2:00 - 3:30
FREE Demonstration!
One day ONLY! Can’t miss event…enter to win one for yourself!!!
May 23rd from 2-3:30 @Daniel Smith Seattle Store

Annie’s Pride and Joy Demo…
“Daniel Smith was my first…and still one of my favorite art stores…Ive been shopping and working in the Seattle store for almost 30 years now…and I can’t wait to show you what I’ve learned while I’ve been gone!"
Demonstration Sponsored by: Fredrix Artist Canvas KITS and Daniel Smith Gesso and Luminescent Acrylics.
The Fredrix PRO-DIXIE Stretch It Yourself Canvas Kit.
A Revolutionary new method to stretch GIANT artist canvases drum tight.
If you have ever stretched a giant canvas, or wanted to, this is a demonstration for you! No pliers needed…just a screw driver, heavy duty stapler and sharp box knife.


Save your wrists, shoulders, and back…stretch in a fraction of the time traditional hand stretching takes! All stretcher bars, corner braces, cross braces, screws, clamps, and levers are included in the kit…the perfect
size canvas comes attached to one stretcher bar, can be painted with Acrylic or oil paint, rerolled to store or ship, has a smaller footprint in the studio and a fraction of the cost to ship it safely anywhere in the world.

Annie will also be showing off the DANIEL SMITH Gessos, mediums, Standard and Luminescent acrylics.

About the Artist:
Artist Annie VanEngelen: She’s back ladies and gentleman!  She's part of the soul of Daniel Smith.  She was here with us for 7 years in our Call Center and the store doing demos and trainings; now a product tester and demo artist for Fredrix Artist Canvas, Holbein Paint, KRINK, Sharpie, Moltow, DaVinci Paint, Dynasty Brush and Crayola. She has worked for Disney and the Wyland foundation. Now she has expert advice and something really cool and new to show you, so come on down, hang out, ask questions, get hugs, say "Hi!" and learn something new!

FREE Demo: Oil Painting with Ethan Jack Harrington! Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

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Oil Painting with Ethan Jack Harrington, 
FREE Demos, Saturday, May 23rd, 2015

Creating Dynamic Oil Paintings in 3 Steps
Saturday, May 23rd, 2015
11 - 12:30 pm - FREE Demonstrations!
EthanJackArt.com
Ethan also has an Oil Painting Workshop Saturday,  June 13th, 2015 | 11am to 4pm $100.00
Workshop requires pre registration, please call the Seattle Store at 206-223-9599 to register.


Artist Statement: Many people who have struggled with oil painting complain of "mud" or the effects of too much paint mixed together at the expense of clarity and crispness. I can help with that by breaking the oil painting process down into 3 steps representing three different days of work on a painting.

I begin with a very loose oil sketch of the subject (still life, landscape or figure).  In my demo I will discuss thoughts on creating dynamic compositions and the importance of picking a point of interest.  Next,  it’s dealing with shading and value as well as the importance of color temperature.  Lastly, paint thickness and building up of texture while keeping the flow of the paint.  Then we can talk about the signature!

Broken down into three simple steps, the mystery of oil painting is revealed and everyone can be successful!

FREE Demo: Acrylic Large Lush Landscapes with Dianna Shyne! Saturday, May 30th 2015

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FREE Demo: Acrylic Large Lush Landscapes with Dianna Shyne! Saturday, May 30th 2015
Creating Color Harmony in Acrylics 
Dianna Shyne 
Saturday, May 30, 2015 
11-12:30 (one session only) 

Free Demonstration 
Creating Color Harmony in Acrylics: 
In this fun lively demonstration, Dianna will take the mystery out of mixing acrylics to create beautiful and compelling color harmonies. 

Pursuing her passion for art, Dianna Shyne has over spent thirty years working in acrylic, oil and watercolor. She studied for over 15 years with renowned Russian Impressionist teachers including Ron Lukas, William Reese and Del Gish. Richly textured surfaces, compelling compositions, and dynamic color interplay form the basis of Dianna’s unique style. Recent painting trips to the Yunnan Province of China, Prince Edward Island, Maine and Tuscany have provided rich painting material for her work for many years to come.

FREE Demo: Watercolor on Yupo with Che Lopez! Sunday, May 24th, 2015

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FREE Demo: Watercolor on Yupo with Che Lopez, Sunday, May 24th, 20
Watercolor on Yupo with Che Lopez
Sunday, May 24th, 201511-12 & 1-2
FREE DEMO!

Yupo has its advantages and disadvantages, the lift ability of watercolor on Yupo is one of its biggest strengths. Creating beautiful wet on wet mixes has never been easier. Using Watercolor Sticks on yupo create amazing affects and give you control when you need it. It is a very versatile paper with limitless possibilities.
ArtofChe.com

FREE Demo: Watercolor Bold and Loose with Che Lopez! June 7th, 2015

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Che Lopez self portrait

Watercolor: BOLD and Loose!
Che Lopez
June 7th, 2015
11-12 and 1-2

Free Demonstrations

Learn how to use drips and splatters of juicy watercolor and add all sorts of movement in your paintings with Che Lopez.


www.Artofche.com


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