Acrylic Painting with Karen Mellor

Long time experienced artists or brand new novices just starting out one and all are invited and welcome!

Join Lake Country's beloved Artist Instructor Karen Mellor on Wednesday afternoons in six welcoming and inclusive sessions of exploring the wonderful World of acrylic painting.

Born in the UK, Karen studied painting, drawing, fabric design, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and photography at City of Bristol College. She emigrated in Canada 30 years ago with her husband and now calls the Okanagan her home. After a full time career in Corporate Training and Non Profit she earned her Provincial Instructor Diploma from Vancouver Community College in 2002. While she paints for her own enjoyment she loves the dynamic process of helping others create the art inside them.

A total of 6 classes are being offered on Wednesday afternoons, noon to 3:00, from Oct 4 to Nov 8

P rogram participant minimum is 8 and maximum is 10.

A message from Instructor and Artist Karen Mellor"

"Hello Everyone!

Although spring feels like it’s still some time away, I want to encourage you think ahead anddream a little as you prepare for our acrylic painting sessions starting on April 17 th. As always, we welcome any level of expertise from complete beginner to confident painter. I encourage you to assemble your supplies, paints brushes, palette, rags etc. Don’t forget that dollar stores have some very good selections of art supplies, so it need not break the bank. There will be limited paints in basic colours available for as long as they last, as well as easels to borrow.

As always, find a subject you love, so that painting it will be fun as well as a learningexperience. You may have a project you are stuck on that you’d like to complete. Step outside your comfort zone and don’t be afraid to try a new subject or a different approach. Here’s some things (pictures below) I ‘m working on right now…….

If you need the courage to try something new, come and join this fun supportive group full of creative energy! Send me some ideas of things you want to be included. If you’re looking for ideas and practice in composition, perspective, design elements, colour mixing, brushwork etc, or simply to come and enjoy some ‘you time’, let’s do this!"

Karen

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Materials List:

- For participants just starting out, brushes, canvases, paint, etc. don't need to be expensive or numerous.

- Participants should bring with them a reference photo or picture. This can be an image of anything that they would like to paint. Participants will be encouraged to set a goal. To paint their image, to paint several images to improve on what they already know how to do, or try a different image or technique they have never done before.

- Paper towel or cloths for brush cleaning small pots or mason jars for water to clean brushes.

- Canvas, wood or hardboard panel to paint on.

- Selection of brushes. For novices, these don't need to be expensive or numerous; Dollar stores carry quite acceptable paintbrushes.

- Easel if participants have one, or a pizza box that can be fashioned into an easel

-Mixing palette or other small tray for mixing colors.

Acrylic Paint Suggestions:

60 ml tubes or bottles

Minimum Suggestions:

White, Red, Yellow and Blue

Additional suggested colors are:

Cadmium Yellow

Ultramarine Blue

Pthalo Blue

Sap or leaf green

Phthalo Green

Burnt Umber

Paynes Grey

Burnt Sienna

Cadmium Red

Alazarin Crimson

White - Large tube

Notes and Reminders:

1. The well water at the Hall is not potable under the standards set by Interior Health. This is due to a minor trace level of mineral over recommendations. Drinking water is provided by RDCO for personal consumption. If Participants do not wish to use the Hall well water to mix paints and or clean brushes it is requested they bring water from home.

2. Custodian Staff kindly request that Participants use the kitchen sink only for getting water to paint and to use to clean brushes.

3. Participants are requested to sign in and out using the log sheets provided at the desk in the Hall when participating in each painting afternoon.

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