Do you have an artist you you need to purchase a special gift or thinking of a New Year's resolution, maybe getting back into watercolor painting? Well, this month we are offering a Beginner's Bundle:
Our Three Courses, a $189 value for 50% at $94.50! This runs through December 25, 2016. Coupon Code HALFOFF CLICK HERE Give the Gift of Creativity. This would make a great gift for Christmas or Hanukkah. And yes, we have gift certificates you can print-out and wrap-up! If you want The Watercolor Bundle Gift Certificate at 50% OFF Coupon Code GIFT CLICK HERE
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Towering Winds Academy of Fine Art, our online art school launched a second watercolor course in November. We had a great turn-out and I want to thank everyone for enrolling. Do you have an artist you you need to purchase a special gift or thinking of a New Year's resolution, maybe getting back into watercolor painting? Well, this month we are offering a Beginner's Bundle: Our Three Courses, a $189 value for 50% at $94.50! This runs through December 25, 2016. Coupon Code HALFOFF CLICK HERE
Here's what You get in this BundleWatercolor is a versatile painting medium for a wide range of expression from representational paintings to loose and fluid abstracts. This bundle of courses was created for you, the first-time watercolor artist, maybe you haven’t picked-up a brush in a few years or you are looking for a few tips. Join Dale L Popovich IWS as he walks you through what it takes to create a powerful watercolor all in the comfort of your own studio. All three courses are landscapes. Dale tells his studio students to start with landscapes, because nature is forgiving and an excellent learning tool. If your placement of a branch on a tree and it is a little off most likely no one will notice. But if you are painting a portrait and don’t get the proportions spot on well, you will have a less than desirable result. Adding to the mix you are learning a new medium – working with wet-on-wet and dry-on-wet techniques, handling your brushes and learning timing. Portraits, animals and flowers will come in due time. Painting landscapes helps quickly build your confidence. All three courses include: • Materials in PDF and JPG format • Popovich’s personal Material List • Photo Reference •Video Lessons Learn the Basic Principles of Watercolor Dale walks through the essential information regarding brushes, paints, papers, and additional supplies. From there he will take you through the three phases of painting a watercolor as a Paint-Along. You will watch the video and then recreate what he did on the video. This subject is a rural autumn scene in Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We recommend you start with this course.
Dale will help you to get to know your watercolors and give you the confidence to paint impressive work in this wonderful medium all in the comfort of your own studio.
All three courses have a Comments Area at the bottom of each lesson so you can post your watercolor questions and we also offer a private Facebook page. If you are traveling to the great Northwoods for a snowmobile trip stop by the Lando Center in Land O' Lakes, Wi. Owner, Cheryl Pytlarz would be happy to give you a tour of my show and her wellness facility. Show runs through December 24, 2016.
Lando Center INTO THE WOODS The Northwoods through the eyes of a master artist November 21 - December 24, 2016 Lando Center 4258 County Road B Land O' Lakes, WI 54540 Cheryl Pytlarz Owner (812) 988-4609 landocenter.com Thanks LOLA for a great workshop. I spent the morning painting, demonstrating elements of nature, sky, water moving and still, rocks, handling trees, and different ways of creating textures.
Then the afternoon I conducted a paint-along involving some of the morning's demonstrations. Sharing techniques that allow my students to have a deeper understanding of the medium. I concentrate on composition, controlling wet-on-wet washes, drybrush, spattering, and lifting of the medium with one-on-one instruction. The paint-along took 2.5 hours: I painted for an hour and my students accomplished their paintings in 1 and a half hours As you can see in the group photo I was quite pleased with all of the students paintings. CLASSES STARTING UP ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
In this class you will learn to implement key concepts and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to have a deeper understanding of the medium. Week one will start with a lecture/demo followed with question and answers. Weeks two through six includes a small demo every other week and one-on-one guidance with focus on the top principles of creating a solid painting: - How to draw - Value relationships - How to paint color interpretation - Composition - Watercolor techniques - How to use your art supplies As you understand these elements through painting pictures you will have better control of the medium and gain a deeper understanding of the creative process of transparent watercolor painting. If you have any questions regarding this class please email me. I'd would be happy to discuss your future in watercolor. DALE L. POPOVICH Watercolor Classes Ages 18 and older | 6 weeks Fee: $98/$86 member Day: Tuesdays Start Date: September 13, 2016 – 630-834-0202 ext. 125 Status: Available Click here for Elmhurst Art Museum Registration 150 Cottage Hill Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-0202 ext. 125 Just 14 miles from downtown Chicago. Take the Train! SPEND THE DAY UP NORTH HAVING FUN WITH WATERCOLOR This year master watercolorist, Dale L Popovich IWS has been asked to come back and teach a 1-day workshop at Land O' Lakes Arts, LOLA in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin on Saturday, September 10, 2016. You may live across the US or even across 'The Pond,' but if you are in the area Dale would enjoy sharing his knowledge in person. This is his third year at LOLA. LOLA is dedicated to promoting the Arts in Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. LOLA will support Local Artists in fulfilling their artistic potential while also bringing Enrichment, Arts Education and Beautification to the people of the area, which contributes to the vitality of the larger community. Northern Wisconsin is an amazing place in late summer. I personally enjoy hiking the forest with my sketchpad and photographic the many waterfalls, fishing, and yes, there's great dining, too. Why not plan a trip up north for the beauty of Vilas County. NEW THIS YEAR EXPLORE PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR In this workshop you will learn to implement key concepts of watercolor painting. In the morning I will demonstrate elements of nature, sky, water moving and still, rocks, handling trees, and different ways of creating textures. We will break for a lunch. There is a few restaurants near by and they are available for carryout. The afternoon will consist of a paint-along involving some of the morning's demonstrations. Techniques that will allow you to have a deeper understanding of the medium. During the paint-along I will concentrate on composition, controlling wet-on-wet washes, drybrush, spattering, and lifting of the medium with one-on-one instruction.This workshop will be in invaluable opportunity for beginners, intermediate or advance painters to gain new insights and painting with watercolor. FEE: $45.00 (see registration info below) DATE: Saturday, September 10, 2016 TIME: 10:00am-3:30pm ADDRESS: Class will be held at LOLA, Land O' Lakes Arts, 4262 County Rd B, Land O'Lakes, WI 54540 CLICK HERE http://bit.ly/2aMCuzV for his material list. If you have any materials please bring them to the workshop for review. For more information regarding the workshop and LOLA, contact their office. 715-547-3950 Students must call the office to register. 715-547-3950 lolaartswi.com@gmail.com Wendy Powalisz Program Director For additional information regarding lodging contact the Land O' Lakes Chamber of Commerce. http://www.landolakes-wi.org/ LOLA, Land O' Lakes Arts 4262 County Rd B Land O'Lakes, WI 54540 715-547-3950 lolaartswi.com Hope to see you then! I spent an afternoon with the Illiana Artists sharing my story and passion. This video was part of the Illiana Artists' Member's Series which was published in their April, 2016 newsletter. CLICK HERE to view on my YouTube Channel.
IA's Mission Illiana Artists™ Inc., an organization of “Artists Helping Artists” is dedicated to expanding personal and community horizons through artists growth, exhibition, and demonstrations. Members also strive to promote art awareness and appreciation in the community and to share cultural experiences. Their Vision Our goal is to grow as individuals and as a group. We constantly look for new opportunities that will allow us to further develop our talents. We hope our efforts will create an atmosphere of greater love and appreciation of the arts in our community. We encourage those who share our vision to join, whether you are an established professional artist, serious amateur or perhaps you wish to answer that inner voice that has urged you to become involved in the arts. www.illianaartists.org
This week's Tips & Techniques video I will discuss my personal watercolor paper recommendations. Over the course of 36+ years as an artist and instructor, teaching more than 2000 students I have tried every paper on the market. Commercially made to grassroots handmade from New Hampshire. In this video, My Favorite Watercolor Papers – What I Recommend & Use for My Paintings I will share my thoughts. Click on this link to view bit.ly/1oxKWtR
You can download a PDF of my supply list at my website. This covers all the materials I use. www.dalepopovich.com/instructor-palette--chisel-academy-of-fine-art-chicago.html I will be offering online classes at www.dalepopovich.com/hope-alaska-watercolor-demo/towering-winds-presents spring of 2016. About the Historical Brown County Art Gallery and Artists Association
The Brown County Art Gallery was established in 1926 by the early members of an important regional art colony who began exploring rural southern Indiana in the 1890's. These early artists had been trained in the best art schools of Europe and America and were attracted to the rolling hills of Brown County because it offered both dramatic landscapes and interesting people to serve as subjects for their work. In 1926, they formed the Brown County Art Gallery Artists Association and set up a gallery in a former grocery store donated by a patron. For over eight decades, the Gallery has managed to survive wars, depressions, recessions, fire, and relocation, making it one of the oldest galleries in the United States. The Artists Association website can be found at browncountygallery.com. |
DALE L POPOVICH IWSis an award-winning watercolorist and teacher who is passionate about capturing the raw beauty of the American landscape with the fluid stroke of a brush. As you will see the works selected in his portfolio represent the breath of his holistic approach to painting. You can also learn along with this talented and experienced teacher through his workshops, Palette & Chisel, Mainstreet Art Center i Lake Zurich, IL, Elmhurst Art Museum, Towering Winds Academy of Fine Arts and Popovich Studio classes. Archives
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