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CRUSH-IT: The Best 3-Full Day Watercolor Workshop in Lake Zurich, IL

2/27/2020

UPDATE:
change to May 30, 31 and June 1

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RESCHEDULED to
May 30, 31 & June 1, 2020
Saturday, Sunday & Monday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$400.00

I have had the honor to share my painting knowledge as a watercolor teacher at Mainstreet Art Center going on six years. It's a little over an hour's drive from Highland to Lake Zurich every Wednesday for my morning watercolor class but it is well worth it. If you have never been there for a class, tour or workshop well it is quite inspiring for the students and the facility.

First of all, Mainstreet is nestled in the quaint town of Lake Zurich, IL. Frankie Johnson, Owner, and Director has owned Mainstreet for almost 26 years. She is an accomplished master painter with over 40 years of experience in oil painting and pastels. She shares this knowledge with her students and it shows. I am always amazed at the talent that comes out of this art school Checkout Frankie's personal studio site. www.frankiejohnsonartstudio.com

Many of these budding artists are in their third act wanting to explore a desire to paint after they have retired and or the kids are out of the nest. Other artists want to take their skills to the next level. The Mainstreet Art Center offers a wide variety of fine art classes for all ages. Beginners start with drawing in charcoal and then advance to painting in oils, pastels or watercolor. Advanced students are constantly challenged with new techniques and subjects. The craft of painting is taught by demonstration and individual instruction.

Mainstreet Art Center offers a wonderful selection of classes including:

Charcoal Drawing
Oil Painting
Pastels
Watercolor Painting
Portrait Painting
Open Studio
Plus Frames & Supplies

Frankie asked me to develop the best 3-Full Day Watercolor Workshop for Mainstreet. This workshop called Abstract Patterns of Nature in Watercolor is a concentrated study in watercolor. I have seen these intensive studies help the student climb to a new level whether you are starting the journey or you have painted for a while.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
Let me show you how to ignite your passion for watercolor. In this 3-day workshop, the student will experience my unique step-by-step instruction in transparent watercolor. Exploring the beauty of nature, and gain a deeper, richer understanding of the techniques, properties, and tools of this unique medium. Students will learn how to block in the painting, interpret color, values and temperatures. Use different processes of watercolor: work wet-into-wet as well as wet-on-to-dry. Understand the importance of a focal point and how to place it. He will also share his secrets to bring your painting to a new level.

My objective for this workshop is to share my 41 years of professional art instruction and for the student to gain confidence in this medium. The student will walk away with a greater, more in-depth understanding of transparent watercolor. The class is designed for beginners and intermediate artists.

Landscape photo references will be supplied by the instructor. Supply list will be handed-out at registration. If you have any questions please email me.

20 E Main Street
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
P (847) 550-0016
W mainstreetartcenter.com
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Watercolor Demo at Westminster Westminister Presbyterian Church – Ash Wednesday Service

2/22/2020

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Please join me for
Westminster Presbyterian Church Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 26 @ 7:00pm
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I will create an original watercolor during worship illustrating the Lenten theme of paradox. You will see the painting come to life on large screen monitors while Rev. Quincy Worthington talks about the meaning of paradox.

There will have an artist’s reception immediately following the service.
https://wpcmunster.org

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Thanks for Spending Your Saturday Morning with Me at the Palette & Chisel Demo Days

2/19/2020

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Photo courtesy Del Hall

I hope you got inspired last Saturday at the Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts Demo Days. As you can see there is a huge amount of talent at the P&C waiting to share their skills and mentor students like you.

I truly enjoy sharing my 40+ years of drawing and painting experiences with my students. I am so passionate about watercolor and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and love of the medium. I hope you saw that on Saturday.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR A PDF OF MY SUPPLY LIST

POPOVICH'S SUPPLY LIST *
During the demo, I talked about my preferred art supplies from brushes, paints, papers, books, DVDs... The goal of this page is to give you the same experience and knowledge you would receive if you were in one of my classes or workshops. I have spent years trying different materials and supplies. I feel these products give you a joyful painting experience.

This website page page is still a work in progress. We have videos and write-ups. Here is a link to this page CLICK HERE.

Final Painting

Here's the final demonstration. This took a little over an hour. I encourage the viewers to ask questions throughout the process. And I have no problem with people taking photos and videos.

I used QoR Watercolors and 300 lb. indigo watercolor paper. Remember I had mentioned a blog post from last year where I reviewed QoR paints. READ MY POST AND VIEW VIDEO HERE

There was around 45 minutes left. I was asked for a second demo and I was more than happy to share more. Sorry, we didn't capture a photo of the snow scene I did but here's a work in progress.

Photo courtesy Del Hall

More Demo Days
Don't forget additional demos will take place next Saturday.
What a great way to see various instructors in action.
And if you are interested you can sign-up for a class.

Saturday, February 22 schedule will feature:
Clayton J. Beck III (10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Portrait in Oils)
Audry Cramblit (10:00 am – 12:30 pm, Sculpture)
Steve Puttrich (1 - 4 pm, Watercolor)
Michael Van Zeyl (1 - 4 pm, Lecture on Painting Surfaces).

Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 312-642-4400.

PALETTE & CHISEL Academy of Fine Arts
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1012 N. Dearborn • Chicago IL 60610
P (312) 642-4400 • F (312) 642-4317
E [email protected]
Office Hours Monday-Thursday • 10:30 am-6:30pm • Friday 10:30 am-5:00 pm
paletteandchisel.org

Here are My 2020 Spring/Summer Classes
at The Palette & Chisel
CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO GET A DOWNLOADABLE FLYER

MORNING CLASS
Fundamentals of
Drawing & Painting with
Robert J Krajecki &
Dale L Popovich Session
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10 wks
Date: March 17-May 21, 2020
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AFTERNOON CLASS
How to Paint in Watercolor
with Dale L Popovich
Date: March 19-April 16, 2020
Time: 1:30 PM-4:00 PM CDT
5 weeks – Thursdays
Medium: Watercolor
Level: All Levels
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AFTERNOON CLASS
How to Paint in Watercolor
with Dale L Popovich
Date: April 23-May 21, 2020
Time: 1:30 PM-4:00 PM CDT
5 weeks – Thursdays
Medium: Watercolor
Level: All Levels
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MORNING CLASS
CHOOSE YOUR SUMMER
WATERCOLOR CLASSES
Four Week Session
Thursdays, 10:30am - 1:00pm
All Levels
• June 4-25, 2020
•July 16-August 6, 2020
• August 13-September 3, 2020
CALL FOR MORE INFO
(312) 642-4400

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CRUSH-IT: The Best 3-Full Day Watercolor Workshop in Lake Zurich, IL

UPDATE:
change to May 30, 31 and June 1

Watercolor Demo at Westminster Westminister Presbyterian Church – Ash Wednesday Service

Thanks for Spending Your Saturday Morning with Me at the Palette & Chisel Demo Days