Beginners welcome! The saguaro cactus’ blossom is the state wildflower of Arizona. Using oil paints, you will capture the intricate dance of light and shadow that plays upon each section of spines, and learn about the materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values — all from our beloved local and juried artist Cynthia Tadych-Eral.

Cynthia will guide you step-by-step through the process of revealing the delicate structures that often go unnoticed though the layering of color and brush strokes to create texture. Then take home a captivating piece of art for your home or to give as a gift.

FORMAT: In-Person – Classroom
INSTRUCTION METHOD: Workshop, Hands-On, Q&A / Discussion
AGES: Adults 18+
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: All skill levels
PREREQUISITES: None
WHAT TO BRING: None. Optional: Bring your favorite drink to sip while painting.
FEE: $125 – Instructor will provide small canvas with easel, paints and brushes. Please purchase tickets below.
INSTRUCTOR NAME: Cynthia Tadych-Eral

Cynthia believes in channeling her creative urges for producing unique artwork. As a juried artist with the Sonoran Art League, her paintings focus on landscapes, botanicals, and wildlife — which comes natural to her, having grown up on a small farm in Minnesota. She enjoys the many trails in Arizona and said “the natural world helps me connect with my subjects to find the right emotion I want to convey”. Her work exhibits at The Finer Arts Gallery in Cave Creek, Camelback Art Gallery, Dorleg Home Furnishings, and Tierra Del Lagarto and she’s also been featured in the March 2023 issue of “Images” magazine.