Weekly Groups
MAGNOLIA ARTISTS – Thursdays and Fridays – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Weekly Group Memberships and Monthly Payments online
You are born with your artwork within you!
“Natural talent” is largely a myth. I believe that what’s most needed to make art that delights you is the intense desire to do so. Working with paint is a skill that can be gained; seeing, really seeing can be learned. It takes time and practice. Your fierce desire keeps you in the process – keeps you going in the face of your voices that may pick your first efforts apart. Here’s the truth: those voices never go away! If we heeded them, no authentic expression would ever happen!
I lead weekly watercolor groups for people who have this desire. There are no assignments, no set way to paint – no one can make my art – each of us has our own way! I don’t teach tricks, really. I can offer strategies for how to paint something, but really, painting a child’s cheek is just like painting a peach, or a rose petal, or a fender on a car. It’s all shape and shade and color.
Besides, it’s incredibly fun and exciting to actually put color to paper. The thrill never gets old.
This is how I see the creative process as it is expressed in each of us. If this calls to you and you would like the support of a group and the guidance and tireless encouragement from me, come join us!
You will be given the opportunity to gain:
- A way around not knowing how to draw, if that’s stopping you.
- Permission to be bold with color.
- The ability to see better.
- The inspiration from what others are painting.
- Confidence to paint new subject matter and take risks in your paintings.
- The structure of a regular commitment to actually sit down to paint.
- Opening of the door to the art that is in you.
You bring your watercolor supplies, ideas and energy. There are no assignments – you paint what you are inspired to paint.
I supply:
- The coziness of being in my beautiful studio space in Novato, CA.
- The use of a digital projector to free you from free-hand drawing – yay!
- Blobs of paint on your palette when you don’t have the right color, as well as all the color guidance you’ll need.
- Personalized feedback and instruction.
- Photoshop composing of your reference images at at your direction, as necessary.
- Suggestions and inspiration when you are stuck, frustrated, adrift and just having a hard time liking your painting.
- I’m even known to offer support with your tech when you need it!
I work on my own paintings and share my process, experience and color expertise with you. And I love to help you stretch yourself as a painter!
We are now meeting in a beautiful new studio in Bel Marin Keys, in southern Novato. There are lunch options – short walks away. You also have use of the fridge, microwave and toaster oven.
A real bond has formed in the groups – each has become its own community. We all support and cheer each other on. More than one person has told me that it’s better than therapy!
PLEASE NOTE: The groups on Thursdays and Fridays are mostly for those who are moved to make a long-term, on-going committment. Drop-in’s and trials for new-to-us watercolorists are always welcome. Please contact me if you are interested.
First Timers: Send me an email or call if you are interested or have more questions. It’s best that we talk to make sure you get the most out of your time with us.
MAGNOLIA ARTISTS – Thursdays and Fridays – 10:00am – 2:00pm
Weekly Group Membership and Monthly Payments online
For those of you too far to come to Marin, contact me if you are interested in being part of a regular group that meets live, online. Coming sometime in the future. I’d love to support your journey too!
