Monday, December 23, 2019



NEW CLASSSES
Residence at Pearl, 75 Pearl St., Reading, MA

WATERCOLOR (2 choices)
Independent/Advanced 
Bring your own project to work on. I will do demos each time to share tips and techniques, and give individual guidance on what you are choosing to work on. Previous experience required. Bring your own materials.
Mondays 9:30-11:00 am 
Jan 13, 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 2
Cost: $75 for six weeks ($25 deposit, balance due at first class)
Minimum 3 students, Maximum 10

Guided
Focus on Still Life. Painting from the same image, the class will be guided through the entire process and end with a finished painting. No previous experience needed. Materials list will be sent with registration confirmation. Note: Materials can be provided for an additional fee.
Cost: $85 for six weeks ($25 deposit, balance due at first class)
Minimum 3 students, Maximum 10  
Mondays 2-4pm 
Jan 13, 27, Feb 3, 10, 24, Mar 2  

To sign up for a watercolor class, send an email with your class preference to susanm220@byu.net
Send a $25 deposit via PayPal (susanm220@byu.net) or check to address in confirmation email. 

ZENTANGLE
Drop in class to practice and learn the Zentangle drawing method. Relaxing and meditative method to create lovely images. No previous experience required. "Anything is possible one stroke at a time."
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 1-2pm
Cost: $5 per person, due at each class
Materials included

Also, I am offering Watercolor classes at LexArt (lexart.org) on Friday mornings. If that time works best for you, please consider signing up there. I hope to see you soon!

Thursday, November 21, 2019


Zentangle Classes

Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant St.            Friday, Nov 22 10am-12 
Stoneham Senior Center, 136 Elm St.              Monday, Nov 25 1pm-3pm $10
Reading Senior Center, 49 Pleasant St.            First and Third Wednesdays 1pm-2pm $5
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Wednesday, June 5, 2019


I am happy to share one of my newest paintings, "Momentary Treasures."
This piece took third place in Watercolor at the Reading Art Association show recently.
I enjoyed using new experimental techniques to add texture
and a little bit of mystery with this one.

I began by preparing the surface of the watercolor paper with a gesso and medium mixture using different materials to "print" some textures. It was all white on white at that point. The real magic started when I added a two color wash and began to see what texture patterns emerged. From there I painted rock, snail, and seaweed using a photo I had taken as reference.

I plan to continue to explore this technique and see where the treasures lie.