Watercolor and the Beach!

Wow, getting busy for the kid's art camp next week and falling behind on updates...oh no!

But we're not falling behind on classes! Check out what these watercolorists did last Saturday with Steve as instructor and then check our calendar for what's coming up  June 8 and 9!

A collage of a few participants

Happy with her watercolor of Black Eyed Susans

Super happy with her BEACH watercolor.

Rejuvenation and inspiration for YOU!

People are always asking us "How do you get your inspiration?" and often we have to think about it because it is not some amazing POP that comes to mind. It is more of a moment, a day or an afternoon of either a new location or catching the light from something familiar.

View from our window

A recent trip to the Chesapeake and a stay at the Inn at Tabbs Creek B & B sparked not only a feeling of relaxation but the tell tale feelings of inspiration! Creativity or "ideas" can strike in a moment or accumulate. Everyone has creative moments.....but not all people take advantage of them!

Is there a scene in anything we saw that our students would like to paint?  Or a subject? Absolutely!

The Iris

Our inspiration for not only our art but what we can share with our students is the subject in many of our classes. We want it to spark YOUR interest and love of painting.

We are successful when we show you HOW to take that scene or subject or abstract idea and turn it into a reality.

Now, that's inspiration!

Yes! "Koi" and "Path to the Beach" in watercolors

We all painted gorgeous "Koi!"

Beautiful results from "Path to the Beach!"

The day started with Steve teaching these beginner watercolorists how to paint the beautiful colors of Koi in a Pond.

Painting fish is one thing. Painting fish underwater is another challenge! But these participants were as young as 6!






Some of the morning participants  stayed and some new students came aboard for the afternoon class of "Path to the Beach." The results speak for themselves! Several parents came and painted alongside their children and will have some great memories from today!

You've seen them so now, what's holding you back?