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January- a great time to paint indoors and enjoy the camraderie of other people who love art and want to begin or go to the next level in their creative journey. This described the week spent at NDSCS campus in Fargo, ND, January 6-10th. This is one of my favorite venues because the lighting is superb, everyone gets their own large studio table, and I have great technology hookups so everyone can sit at their own studio table and work interactively as I demonstrate at the front of the room.

I am sharing the process of painting a value study in Payne’s Gray and the progression toward creating a color study.

This is the teaching approach I love- using a document camera to demonstrate each step, then projecting it on a large screen so all can stay seated and work  immediately after instructions are given.

Below are the results of the Road Home exercise. Everyone gets the same instructions, yet all have

a unique interpretation that reflects each person’s individual personality and experience.

We created a garden of beautiful Japanese Tree Peonies:

Kim exemplifies his comfort in his own personal “studio”.

UPCOMING WORKSHOP! 

Beginning Drawing and Watercolor:  5-Day Workshop

with Barbara Benda Nagle

January 6-10^th, 2020

NDSCS (North Dakota State College of Science)

 Fargo, ND

Join Barbara Benda Nagle, professional artist and instructor, as she provides her unique curriculum for learning how to draw and paint. With over 35 years of teaching experience, she simplifies complex art concepts so all levels of learners may succeed.

In this workshop, you will learn:

• How to execute a variety of drawing and watercolor techniques
• How to make sense of the color wheel and use it to your advantage
• How to use “value” (lights and darks) to make paintings dramatic
• How to design your painting rather than copy photographs
• How to create strong, dynamic compositions

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily (with lunch on your own)

Location: Room 190, NDSCS Fargo campus- 1305 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND (across the street from the Fargo Dome).

Participant profile: All levels of learners, ages 15 and up.

Class size: Limited to the first 15 paid registrations.

Please register and pay by December 28^th.

The fee of $395 will cover instruction and handouts for 5 days. Supplies are extra. A supply list is available on Barbara’s website at www.barbarabendanagle.com

OR you may order a Supply Kit on your registration form (cost: $185.) This Supply Kit includes everything on the required supply list.

If you need special accommodations, or have any questions, please contact Barbara at barbara@barbarabendanagle.com or call Beverly, Workshop Assistant, at 701-610-9529

Please click on this link to download the flyer and registration form:  Beginning Drawing and Watercolor 

My Beginning Drawing and Watercolor : Birds and Wildlife workshop was held September 3-8^th at Dillman’s Resort on the beautiful peninsula of White Sand Lake in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. It was a fabulous week of work, play, and friendship as our group learned the skills that led to confidence in drawing and watercolor painting. Everyone worked hard from from sketch to black and white study to color study. We painted birds, wildlife as well as landscapes, and a floral to remind us of the art concepts that are basic for the success of any painting. The process will continue at home as each person is challenged to devote at least 20 minutes a day to sketching or painting, making it a lifelong habit that serves to nourish the artist within.

Beverly and I thank our students who came to this memorable workshop. We loved the enthusiasm, the sense of humor, and the personal warmth of each student. I am happy to announce that Beverly and I will be back next year for the week of September 14-18^th, 2020 for the Beginning Drawing and Watercolor workshop, created for all levels of learners. Know that it is beneficial to take this course more than once to reinforce the practice and the teaching. We pack in a great deal of information and I often change up my exercises to keep this workshop fresh and stimulating. To sign up for next year’s workshop, go to www. dillmans.com. We hope to see you again!