Friday, August 31, 2012

Recap: Watercolor Exhibition in SF This Past Year

Painter, John Zurier, had a sublime exhibit of his oil paintings and watercolors at Paule Anglim this year. To see more of his work, check out his website.

Recap: Watercolor Exhibitin New York

I wanted to share with you this exhibit of watercolors by  Cliff Hengst and acrylics by Scott Hewicker at gallery Mulherin + Pollard in NY this year. Scott also does watercolors which you can see on his website.

 


Cliff Hengst has shown at Gallery 16, SF; Mariella Arts, Milan; Test-Site, Austin, TX; Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, SF; Second Floor Projects, SF, and LACE, LA.
Scott Hewicker has shown at Jack Hanley Gallery, SF; Galleri Christina Wilson, Copenhagen; Deitch Projects NY, University Art Museum, Berkeley, CA; New Image Arts, LA and Second Floor Projects, SF. He co-curated the exhibition, Hauntology at the Berkeley Art Museum with Lawrence Rinder in 2010.
Hengst and Hewicker will collaborate on a performance piece during the opening. They have previously collaborated together for the book, Good Times, Bad Trips published by Gallery 16 Editions in 2007.

It's simple!

All you need are some pan watercolor paints, a small sketch book and one brush!

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Introduction to Watercolor Workshop

The Watercolor workshop starts soon!  Explore different techniques, color, and creative possibilities while honing your skill and eye. Sign up early to get a break on tuition.


Here are some examples of student work:





Painting: Introduction to Watercolor Workshop
Class #: AR425 Register Now
Watercolor is a beautiful and versatile medium which has recently been embraced by contemporary art practice. It is suited for larger studio work, for quick journal and travel sketches, or for painting in plein-air. This workshop is designed to introduce students to all aspects of watercolor materials and techniques such as color, transparency, texture, wet into wet, and other tricks of the trade. You will be introduced to artists working in this medium through books and local art exhibitions. Gain confidence with watercolor and begin your exploration of this luminous and exciting medium. Take advantage of the spontaneity and inherent beauty of the watercolor medium, while engaging your personal vision through the unique experience that watercolor has to offer.
Instructor: Francesca Pastine
Cost: $150
Cost: $135 (if registered up to one week before the class begins)
Day: Wed.        # of meetings: 5
Date(s): 9/12 - 10/10
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Fort Mason, Bldg B     Rm: 203