Back by popular demand…. Classes typically offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday afternoons and evenings beginning the week of January 5th, 2015. Private instruction also available. Let me know your interest and availability and get you signed up! Soon! Your teacher, Anita

workshop is currently full; however I am taking a wait list. contact me with your interest.

That all important concept of composition; a concept and direction a bit elusive to some and sometimes not regarded. Composition is a powerful design tool in painting and drawing, always. Take a look at master’s work and analyze their design thoughts; sensible and evocative notions in addressing a page. The compositional unit is where the…

 About a brush; which one today? In fact, today my choices were intentional and deliberate. Here we have use of 4 Alvaro Castagnet brushes. I restricted myself using only those 4; held paint beautifully, quite a bit of stroke variety. Another attempt, only a 3″ brush; windy and great light. here is a combination of the…

Sketching on a regular basis requires you to pay close attention to the visual world around you. With practice, you begin to see things you never noticed before. (Paul Laseau) Visual note-taking is just that; taking notes and taking time to see. Some objects require more study, a closer look, a clear understanding and establishing…