All skill levels of watercolor painters are welcome at this Monday afternoon session of our new class, “Watercolor Mondays” with Key West artist, Karen Beauprie. Beginning with a 30 minute daily demo, Karen will offer a variety of challenges for both the novice and the advanced painter, including still life set ups, plein air (outdoor) painting, and the use of reference photos of architecture, landscapes, flowers, and figures. A new subject or watercolor technique will be tackled each week in a step-by-step format. Walk-ins are always welcome! If you understand the fundamentals of watercolor and want to further explore how to compose, paint and control the medium, join Karen each week this season to gain confidence and spark your creativity. All participants must bring their own supplies, including an easel and stool for plein air sessions.
- Members: $20 week/$75 month
- Non-members: $25
- Bring Your Own Materials
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Pre-requisites:
Must have a working knowledge of the medium of watercolor, as well as supplies, including easel and stool for outdoor sessions. See more of Karen’s work at her website, www.beauartstudio.com
Techniques/Activities:
Beginning each session with a demo, the instructor will cover the following areas of the curriculum:Working primarily on location in transparent watercolor, Karen Beauprie translates the light, movement, architecture, people and natural landscape of the Florida Keys. Watercolors force her to work quickly and deliberately using a minimal amount of brush strokes and the flow of the water to addtexture, shapes, values, vibrant colors, and character to her subjects. By painting, en plein air, French for “in the open air”, Karen feels a direct connection to the landscape and the challenges of the outdoors, including the weather, tourists, and the occasional rooster.
About Karen:
A native of Illinois, Karen is pursuing a lifelong passion of art following thirty one years as a National Board certified teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. She divides her time between Illinois and the Keys, with her husband, Scott and their airedale terrier, Toby, frequently spotted in her paintings. Karen has studied with renowned artists, Don Andrews, Sandford Birdsey, JoBeth Gilliam, Michael Ireland, Tom Lynch, Letty Nowak, Charles Reid, Jim Salem, and Frank Webb. She is a member of the Florida Keys Arts Council, the Lower Keys Arts Network, the Florida Keys Water Color Society, the National Water Color Society, and the Transparent Watercolor Society. Karen Beauprie’s watercolor paintings can be seen at the Island Arts Co-op Gallery, 1128 Duval St., Key West, Fl. 33040. (305-292-9909)
Skill Level:
All levels with a working knowledge of the medium of watercolor Topics
covered: Plein air, flowers, architecture, landscape, figures, animals Washes Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry Brushstrokes Supplies and materials necessary to accomplish required techniques Negative/Positive painting process Texture methods (painting without brushes) Design/composition information Painting from photographs **Instructor will have some painting supplies if a participant arrives empty handed. Generously Sponsored by JANGEORGe Interior Design
