This class is a multi-layered collage approach to creating intricate textures for trees using golden gel pastes, torn ephemera, imagery, text and script.  Specialty textural papers and corrugated cardboard are welcome as well.  Instructor has created over 90 art works through the years focusing on the beauty of trees, especially the intricacies of their barks.  You will also add to that the asymmetrical designs of branches and the various sculptural forms that trees can take.  If this excites your creative juices, take photographs w/ your cell phone, find on-line images and magazine shots of trees that interest you. All levels welcome. Material list available upon registration.

The focus will be on enjoying the painting process. Whether you are beginning your painting journey or already have some painting experience. Painting demonstrations and the instructor painting along builds confidence and encourages questions. We will work from reference photos (yours or supplied) of primarily landscape or still life images.  Tackling composition, color mixing, and color value. Practicing drawing techniques to refine drawing skills making for better paintings. Exploring unique challenges with each new subject, and developing our paintings to a finished level. We will end each class with a friendly critique of our work.