A painting from last week's plein air outing at Mission San Luis Rey Mission in Oceanside, CA. My students painted some great views and the weather was lovely.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Book Arts in Fallbrook starting May 14th
I'm very excited that I'm going to start teaching up in Fallbrook, CA starting on May 14th! This class will be on Thursday afternoons for 6 weeks.
Here is the description:
Discover the art of book making using mixed media techniques.
Altered books, side bound encaustic journals, and paper mache container books will be explored in contemporary directions. Have your art passion awakened as you learn mixed media techniques with beeswax, acrylics and other mediums to create various embellished papers to bind into books. Alter an
existing book with paint, found objects and ephemera. We'll also work with paper mache to create a "house"structure for a small pamphlet stitch book.
Altered books, side bound encaustic journals, and paper mache container books will be explored in contemporary directions. Have your art passion awakened as you learn mixed media techniques with beeswax, acrylics and other mediums to create various embellished papers to bind into books. Alter an
existing book with paint, found objects and ephemera. We'll also work with paper mache to create a "house"structure for a small pamphlet stitch book.
Supply list will be discussed at the first class meeting.
Fallbrook School of the Arts
310 East Alvarado
Fallbrook, CA 92028 760 728-6383 http://www.artstudiosoffallbrook.com/ Look under "workshops" for my class.
Book Arts: Book Arts: Embellished and Stitched with Helen Shafer Garcia Meets Thursdays 1pm to 4pm May 14 & 21, June 4, 11 & 18 Cost: $95.00.
310 East Alvarado
Fallbrook, CA 92028 760 728-6383 http://www.artstudiosoffallbrook.com/ Look under "workshops" for my class.
Book Arts: Book Arts: Embellished and Stitched with Helen Shafer Garcia Meets Thursdays 1pm to 4pm May 14 & 21, June 4, 11 & 18 Cost: $95.00.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Laura's garden - pastel pencil on Fabriano paper
Today was Sketchcrawler day at a Pt. Loma Garden. Laura's garden was spectacular... we spent the morning drawing and painting and sharing. Lovely......
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Spring quarter at the Athenaeum!
Join me for a fun, relaxed watercolor class at the University Heights location.
HOW TO REGISTER: www.ljathenaeum.org Registration for classes may be made by telephone , in person or by mailing in the registration form (see link above) to the Athenaeum. Telephone registrations may be charged to American Express, Discover Card, Visa or MasterCard. Mailed registrations may be charged to a credit card or paid by check payable to the Athenaeum and sent to:
ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY 1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037Tuesdays, 9 AM–12 PMMar. 24–May 12San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio$190/215 HOW TO or MasterCard. Mailed registrations may be charged to a credit card or paid by check payable to the Athenaeum and sent to: ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY 1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037
ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY 1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037Tuesdays, 9 AM–12 PMMar. 24–May 12San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio$190/215 HOW TO or MasterCard. Mailed registrations may be charged to a credit card or paid by check payable to the Athenaeum and sent to: ATHENAEUM MUSIC & ARTS LIBRARY 1008 Wall StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037
This class will be held at the
School of the Art Studio in University Heights 4441 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92116
The class will focus on botanical elements using the “dropped in color” technique, which incorporates luminosity and brilliance in watercolor. It’s a messy, exploratory, out-of-control way of painting that allows the colors to blend and fuse without making “mud.” We’ll work with contemporary experimental painting techniques, including batik methods with Masa paper. Colored pencils and collage elements will be added to embellish shapes. We’ll also use pours, translucent collage, mark making, and surface textures to create magnified, close-up botanical and still-life compositions. Alternative supports will be explored such as paper mounted onto canvas and sealed with an acrylic varnish. Pigment characteristics, color theory, composition, and design will also be covered with demos, critiques, and individual instruction.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Paint at Quail
Yet another chance to take a great workshop at Quail Gardens in Encinitas, CA! Please join me in a delightful day painting in the Herb Garden in the morning and studio time in the afternoon.
You'll learn color mixing on the paper and dropped in color techniques focusing on garden botanical elements.
Sunday, February 8
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
A materials list will be supplied upon registration.
To register call the Gardens or go online.
Call 760/ 436–3036 x206
Quail Botanical Gardens ~ 230 Quail Gardens Drive ~ Encinitas, CA 92024
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
"In today's sharp sparkle, this winter air,
any thing can be made, any sentence begun.
on the brink, on the brim, on the cusp,
praise song for walking forward in that light."
any thing can be made, any sentence begun.
on the brink, on the brim, on the cusp,
praise song for walking forward in that light."
Elizabeth Alexander
Inauguration Day January 20, 2009
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
New Class in San Diego!
I'm very honored to be a new Instructor for the La Jolla Athenaeum School of the Arts. I'll be offering this class starting in January 09. It will be perfect for those of you who live closer to downtown San Deigo. It's going to be located in University Heights at 4441 Park Blvd.San Diego, CA 92116. Go online to www.ljathenaeum.org to register!
Watercolor Botanical—a Contemporary Approach
Watercolor Botanical—a Contemporary Approach
Wednesdays, 6–9 PM Jan. 21–Mar. 11
San Diego/Park Blvd. Studio$190/215
This class will focus on botanical elements using the “dropped in color” technique, which incorporates luminosity and brilliance in watercolor. It’s a messy, exploratory, out-of-control way of painting that allows the colors to blend and fuse without making “mud.” We’ll work with contemporary experimental painting techniques, including batik methods with Masa paper. Colored pencils and collage elements will be added to embellish shapes. We’ll also use pours, translucent collage, mark making, and surface textures to create magnified, close-up botanical and still life compositions. Alternative supports will be explored such as paper mounted onto canvas and sealed with an acrylic varnish. Pigment characteristics, color theory, composition, and design will also be covered with demos, critiques, and individual instruction.
Materials: We’ll discuss the full supply list at the first class meeting, but bring the following to the first class: Butcher metal tray or plastic palette; large water container, 2B soft pencil and soft eraser; paper towels; at least two round watercolor brushes, #14,#12, or #10; one-inch flat watercolor brush, and one medium-size round acrylic brush for collage work; one sheet Arches cold press 140 lb. watercolor paper; suggested professional grade palette of watercolor pigments (wait until first class meeting to purchase new paints): Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Quinacridone Red, Quinacridone Rose or Permanent Rose, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Burnt Sienna or Burnt Sienna, Cobalt Blue, Sap Green, Phthalo Green, Ultramarine Blue or French Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Manganese Blue, Carbazole Violet.
This class will focus on botanical elements using the “dropped in color” technique, which incorporates luminosity and brilliance in watercolor. It’s a messy, exploratory, out-of-control way of painting that allows the colors to blend and fuse without making “mud.” We’ll work with contemporary experimental painting techniques, including batik methods with Masa paper. Colored pencils and collage elements will be added to embellish shapes. We’ll also use pours, translucent collage, mark making, and surface textures to create magnified, close-up botanical and still life compositions. Alternative supports will be explored such as paper mounted onto canvas and sealed with an acrylic varnish. Pigment characteristics, color theory, composition, and design will also be covered with demos, critiques, and individual instruction.
Materials: We’ll discuss the full supply list at the first class meeting, but bring the following to the first class: Butcher metal tray or plastic palette; large water container, 2B soft pencil and soft eraser; paper towels; at least two round watercolor brushes, #14,#12, or #10; one-inch flat watercolor brush, and one medium-size round acrylic brush for collage work; one sheet Arches cold press 140 lb. watercolor paper; suggested professional grade palette of watercolor pigments (wait until first class meeting to purchase new paints): Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Quinacridone Red, Quinacridone Rose or Permanent Rose, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Burnt Sienna or Burnt Sienna, Cobalt Blue, Sap Green, Phthalo Green, Ultramarine Blue or French Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Manganese Blue, Carbazole Violet.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Talmadge Art Show
Hi!
Tis the season once again for the San Deigo Talmadge Show. I'm bring lots of cards,paintings and icons.
Tis the season once again for the San Deigo Talmadge Show. I'm bring lots of cards,paintings and icons.
Talmadge Art Show Sunday November 2310am-4pm San Diego Women’s Club2557 Third Ave. Hillcrest—between Laurel and Maple Free Admission – Free Parking – Credit Cards Accepted To see the full list of artists and craft, go to: http://www.talmadgeartshow.com/ Or call 619-559-9082
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Quail Gardens Workshop
Dear friends,I'm holding a workshop at Quail Gardens www.qbgardens.org in Encinitas, CA on November 9th- hope you can join us!
Book Arts Nature Journal Workshop
Sunday, November 9, 9:30 am - 4 pm
Renowned watercolor artist Helen Shafer Garcia guides you through a day filled with the beauty of art and nature. The morning begins with watercolor painting at select locations throughout the scenic Gardens. The afternoon will include the creation of an extraordinary hand-bound journal with decorative rice papers to record your prose, drawings, collages, and paintings. Bring lunch and supplies. Watercolor supply list available upon registration.
Cost: Members $65, non-members $75 (plus $15 materials fee). Advance registration required. Call 760/ 436-3036 x206.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
