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5APRVENETIAN PLASTER ON CANVAS PAINTINGMixed MediaClass Type:Mixed Media,PaintingSkill Level:All LevelsTeacher:Roberta Veatch

TIME

(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

COST

$65

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EVENT DETAILS

This class is for anyone who wants to learn how to apply and paint on Venitian Plaster on canvas. You will learn proper application and the many techniques to create texture and apply layers of color. Giving your paintings depth and the look of Encaustic without the mess. These techniques can also be used on paper and the instructor will demonstrate both. Beginners, as well as seasoned artists will enjoy painting on Venetian Plaster. Every student will bring a finished 11” x 14” painting home and come away with new ideas, and how to enhance your current painting or begin a new and fun way to paint!

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Artist Roberta Veatch studied fine arts at Arizona State University. She has been painting and working with oils and acrylics for over 25 years. Her love for color and design prompted a certification in Color Therapy and most recently Expressive Arts. In addition to being an accomplished artist she has owned and operated an art gallery in Arizona with her partner Vicki, where they supported artists and taught a variety of workshops. She served as a docent for the ASU Fine Arts Museum and has a degree in Spiritual Counseling from The Ageless Wisdom University in Scottsdale, AZ. She has taught art to children and adults in the pursuit of helping others find their creative spirit!

MATERIALS

Instructor will provide: Paper, brushes, Venetian plaster and paint.

Students will bring: Wear comfortable clothes, bring 9 x 12 canvas, a smock or apron to protect clothing.

IMAGES

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Finishing Touches

 

Roberta is visiting and we're putting the finishing touches on Vibration of Color™ which starts in February, and Rituals of Creativity™in March. 

I took this picture in Japan at one of their wonderful shrines. The colors were so beautiful and added to the serene nature of the landscape. 

Online Creative Courses

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Layering Is The Key

Roberta and I spent five days in Santa Fe at the Artisan's Expo. We had fun taking a workshops. Sandra Duran Wilson's workshop focused on the importance of layering your work. This is a start to a piece I did on clayboard, a very smooth surface. I used acrylic paints,netting and cheesecloth for texture, and collaged the geometric shapes. A start to a possible painting...

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2015 Dates for Online Classes

We have 2015 dates - Rituals of Creativity, a six week online workshop teaching the creative process. This is for anyone who wants to live a more creative life. You don't have to be an 'artist' or in a creative field to explore your creative side.

Mark the date: March 30, 2015.

Check it out: Rituals of Creativity Online Class

Vibration of Color, a 4 week online class exploring color and their meanings.

It's an exciting time for artists and non-artists to open up to color; it’s vibration and how it affects us on a very basic level. Color is used to create environments to suit our every mood and preferred tastes. Learn more about color and what colors appeal to you and why. 

Mark the date: February 16, 2015

Check it out: Vibration Of Color Online Class

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Rituals of Creativity™ Starts October 20

This is my friend's journal for the Rituals of Creativity™course we teach through Valdosta University. The course is being offered on October 20, in just a couple more weeks. Roberta and I are excited to teach this course again. To register visit our Rituals of Creativity™ Page

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New Two Day Rituals of Creativity™ Workshop

Roberta and I are thrilled to be teaching our popular online Rituals of Creativity™course as a two day hands-on workshop at Melting Heart Boutique in Phoenix.

You will explore the six steps of the creative process, while having fun discovering your creativity by utilizing the journal format.

November 8-9, from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 PM.

To learn more and register for the class, visit our workshop page.

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