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Learn Watercolor Illustration with Larry Charles

July 17th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , , , , , |

In four (4) Tuesday morning classes, Larry Charles -- a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor -- will help you learn the secrets of doing quick, lifelike watercolor illustrations of the world around you. Topics include color mixing, shading, realism techniques, and tonal values. Ideal for both beginners and watercolor artists who want a higher level of image impact.

Paint & Sip: Captivating Desert Sunset in Oils

June 25th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

Beginners welcome! With step-by-step guidance, learn how to reveal the hidden glow of breathtaking desert sunsets using color layering and brush strokes. Also learn about materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values. Bring your favorite drink and snack for a relaxing session, and leave with a captivating piece of art for your home or to give as a gift.

Foundations in Painting: Iconic Saguaro Art in Oils

June 25th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

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.

Foundations of Painting: Capturing the Wild Burro in Oils

June 25th, 2025|Categories: , |Tags: , , |

Beginners welcome! Wild Burros reign supreme as an emblematic resident of the Sonoran Desert. Using oil paints on canvas, you'll learn tips to capture one of these adorable residents through the layering of color and brush strokes. You will also learn about the materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values.

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