Upcoming Virtual Classes

4 Tuesdays: April 6, 14, 20, 27
1 to 3 Central

4 weeks: People–faces and figures

This class will be fast paced and fun, from blind contour faces to carrot people.  Our goal is to take the trepidation out of depicting people in watercolor or acrylics and instead, to have a great time and maybe interject a little humor at the same time!

4 Monday Evenings April 5 – 26
6:30 – 8 pm Central

All new lessons! Explore watercolor basics, whether you’re beginning or getting back in the groove. Supply Lists for either tight budgets or for splurging—your choice.  Playful paint-alongs each week

Note: these 4 weeks will be followed by a 2nd 4 weeks in March to continue this series.  Please see below.

8 Thursdays: April 8 – May 27
1 to 3 pm Central

Are you tired of looking at realistic depictions of your painting subject? Do you love other painters’ work because of its fresh, bold strokes? The goal of this class is to paint A LOT.  If you prefer to work with acrylics, inks or gouache in this class and paint in a thin watercolor style, join us!

4 Tuesdays: May 4, 11, 18 & 25
1 to 3 pm Central

Another Fast & Loose series, this time shooting for energetic marks as we depict flowers, still lifes and interiors.  We will look at Shirley Travena, Pierre Bonnard and Edouard Vuillard for inspiration. Paint with your favorite watermedia–acrylics or watercolors.

Tuesdays March 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1 to 3 Central

4 weeks: Painting landscapes in watercolor or acrylics with an emphasis on loose, gestural marks

The goal of this series is to learn ways to depict energy and the unique voice of each artist.  There are many ways to make marks that add intrigue and excitement to a painting.  We will cover several…Join us!

Available sessions

Want to pull some paintings together and discuss them with Susan?  Not sure whether your paintings are finished or whether they need a little something more? Let’s set up a convenient time for a 1/2 hour session and meet on Zoom.

Email susangiannantonio@comcast.net

Monday Evenings March 1, 8, 15, 22
6:30 – 8 pm Central

Explore watercolor basics, whether you’re beginning or getting back in the groove. Supply Lists for either tight budgets or for splurging—your choice.  Playful paint-alongs each week

Note: these classes do not require previous class experience.

Thursdays March 4, 11, 18, 24, 1 to 3 Central

4 weeks: Collage, decollage, frottage, line & texture

This class will include both nonrepresentational and representational painting and collage

Beginning January 12: 7 Tuesdays (January thru February) 2021, 1 – 3  pm Central

If you are tired of looking at your realistic depictions of your painting subject, if you love other painters’ work because of its fresh, bold strokes I dare you to paint with me in January.

The goal of this class is to paint A LOT.  We will have many timed, quick sessions.  We will be doing blind contour painting and drawing.  The objective is to see how gestural our marks might become if we get out of our own way!

Monday Evenings February 1, 8, 15, 22
6:30 – 8 pm Central

Explore watercolor basics, whether you’re beginning or getting back in the groove. Supply Lists for either tight budgets or for splurging—your choice.  Playful paint-alongs each week

Note: these 4 weeks will be followed by a 2nd 4 weeks in March to continue this series.  Please see below.

Tuesdays November 3 & 10

We will paint with plants! Unusual supply list available when you register.  Suffice it to say this is a wonderful and unique way to have your garden paint your paintings!

Tuesdays November 17 & 24, 1 – 3 pm Central

Mixed media fun, creating holiday cards for your friends and family.  AND you get to support our postal service!  Join us and get ready to get messy and have fun! (hint: gold leaf is in the supply list (optional))

A little feedback when you’re stuck

Pull out a few paintings and spend a little time with Susan as you consider how to bring them to conclusion.  Half hour sessions (approx). Email: susangiannantonio@comcast.net

Monday October 19, 7 – 8:30 pm Central

In a Zoom class we will show you how to build your own store on WaterMediaGallery.com where artists, for a low monthly fee, can receive 100% of the price for your artwork.  You  must register to attend.

Tuesdays November 3 & 10

We will paint with plants! Unusual supply list available when you register.  Suffice it to say this is a wonderful and unique way to have your garden paint your paintings!

Loosen up as you join with friends on zoom. We will explore the painting styles and techniques of Shirley Travena and others. We will build still life/interiors with an eye toward unique mark making and interesting design.

Hosted by Watercolor Art Society-Houston.
We will explore several unique methods of creating non-representational designs that will provide you many ideas for your future paintings. Our goals are to emphasize bold shapes and values, color and texture using multimedia and collage.  You may work on canvas or paper, at least 9 x 12” but preferably larger. Homework will be suggested but not required.  Please note unique supply list for these 4 classes.