The Saint Louis Watercolor Society
presents
"The Brush and Beyond" Experimental Workshop
Mary Ann Beckwith NWS
Workshop dates: October 21-23, 2005

The “Brush and Beyond” Workshop will explore creative methods of paint application, including texturing and building layers of paint. New techniques and materials will allow for more expression and vision through your paintings. The methods taught and materials used will be suitable for both representational and abstract imagery. Demonstrations and discussions will focus on composition and design, how to recharge your work, sources of inspiration and the business of being an artist. Each day will include plenty of time to paint plus optional critiques.

The heart of the workshop will be to develop a strong sense of style in watermedia and mixed media while emphasizing the creative approach to making images. New tools will be made from commonly found items. Through exposure to the various new materials and techniques, each workshop attendee will find themselves better expressing their individuality in their work.

Finally, throughout the workshop the business of being an artist, including setting goals and priorities will be discussed. Each participant will discover how to become “inspired” and how to network as an artist. Each day's schedule will allow for lots of painting time. This workshop promises to be lively, energetic and best of all, fun filled!

Mary Ann Beckwith is a full time watercolor artist. Recently inducted into the National Watercolor Society, Beckwith revels in sharing her tried and true methods of painting as well as her explorations into uncharted territories. In addition to her many workshops and classes, Mary Ann is a professor at MTU bringing the arts to engineering and science students. A member of several watercolor societies, she is a Nautilus Fellow in the Society of Experimental Artists.

Contact:
Mirka Fette, phone: (314) 993-3135 e-mail: rfette@charter.net , or
Pat Burrell-Standley, phone: 636) 537-8745 e-mail: standley@mvp.net

There is a $50 non-refundable deposit required for advance registration. Final payment is due September 7, 2005. If, after you have made your final payment, you find out you cannot attend, we will gladly refund your money, less the $50 deposit, as long as we can find a replacement. The workshop is 3 days. A workshop participant may not split class time with another artist.

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