Painting Whimsy in the Garden in Acrylic or Oil w/ Michelle Waldele - October 3-4 / 10:30-4:30: All Levels
Painting Whimsy in the Garden in Acrylic or Oil w/ Michelle Waldele - October 3-4 / 10:30-4:30: All Levels
Sat - Sun / October 3-4 / 10:30-4:30
All Levels Welcome, Including Beginners!
Known for her charming paintings filled with birds, animals, and everyday delights, Michelle will share her favorite techniques for creating whimsical, heartwarming art. In this fun and encouraging class, you'll paint lifelike chickadees perched near a birdhouse while learning Michelle's step-by-step approach to building a successful painting.
Working in either acrylics or oils, you'll discover how to create depth, texture, and dimension through layered painting techniques. You'll learn color blending, simple methods for painting flowers, foliage, and sky, and tips for adding personality and character to your birds and birdhouse.
With plenty of demonstrations, tips, and individual guidance will help you feel confident and enjoy the creative process. With demonstrations, individual guidance, and plenty of encouragement, this class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike
Come paint, learn, and have fun! All levels are welcome!
See more information about this class below:
Painting Workshop Supply List
Paints (Acrylic or Oil)
Titanium White
Cadmium Lemon
Cadmium Yellow Medium (or Primary Yellow)
Cadmium Red Medium (or Primary Red)
Quinacridone Magenta
Ultramarine Blue
Phthalo Blue
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Brushes
Bring your own assortment with two to three brushes in filbert, round, and flat shapes. Sizes between 2–8 or 1/2 inch and under.
OR
Purchase a set such as:
Artify Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, 15-Piece Set, from Michaels
Transon Artist Paint Brush Set of 12 from Amazon
Painting Surface
One 9" × 12" canvas or panel
Painting Tools
Masterson Stay-Wet Palette, either 9" × 12" or 12" × 16"
Palette knife. Sets are available on Amazon or Michael’s. For an upgrade, look for one with a 1¼-inch long blade and pointed tip from Dick Blick Art Materials.
Water container. Yogurt tubs work well.
Spray bottle. Michelle uses the small bottles found in the travel section of local drug stores, where travel-size shampoo and toiletries are sold.
Paper towels or clean rags
Drawing Supplies
2B Pencil
Pink Pearl Eraser
Reference Materials
Color reference photos will be supplied.**
