art workshops at gracie lane

Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Come paint poppies with me on Thursday April 17 at 10:30 to 1 pm please note the time change. This will be a colorful acrylic painting on 8x8 canvas. All materials are included, cost is $55. Please register by Tuesday the 15th by 6 pm.

Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Odd Man Out
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies


Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Guitar Pickin’ Cowboy Under the Stars
This iconic figure will be traced onto an 8x10” stretched surface and detailed in color afterward
$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Bison I
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Forth Worth Suburban Home
Most watercolor students are afraid of painting their own suburban home, forgetting that much detail can be omitted by cropping the picture to show only the entrance with a little of the landscape surrounding. We will trace this image onto an 8x10” stretched paper surface and work on the colors and detail following.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Acrylic - W/Linda Roman
Beginner Art Class: How To Paint Your Photograph
Learn how to use an upgraded grid system to create realistic paintings from your photographs. Find your 3 favorite photos on your phone and print them as 8X10’s. Bring these THREE 8x10 photos to class. Bring your phone too.
Don’t worry, Linda will provide photos for you to select from also. We will choose the “best” photo so that you will leave the class with a 9x12 acrylic painting on canvas.
Linda will provide tips and techniques for creating the grid and transferring your image to canvas.
During this fun, low-stress class, Linda will discuss/teach color mixing, values, composition, edges, shadows, and other basic elements of art.
$40 for class - includes all supplies

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Colorado Durango-Silverton RxR
The Durango-Silverton excursion train has been an adventure for millions and makes a striking 8x10” watercolor composition. We will trace the image and render the colors afterward. Beginners welcome!
$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Dandelions and Wildflowers
$55 - all materials are included!

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
GMC Pickup at Colorado Gas Station
Few things are more satisfying than rendering damaged paint on an abandoned pickup truck left at a derelict filling station. We will trace this image onto 8x10” stretched watercolor paper and render the color afterward.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Headed South
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
The Lone Sentry (relic of a gasoline pump)
We will trace the image onto an 8 x 10" stretched panel. Instructor will demonstrate techniques in drybrush, layered colored washes, shadowing and sharp detailing. Beginners welcome.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Beached
Watercolor
$55 for class - includes all supplies

Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Valentine Heart
We will have fun painting valentines! These valentines will be painted in acrylic on 6x6 gallery wrapped canvas (sides are 1.5 inches deep), and look adorable on a shelf. You will be able to choose from several different designs. We will paint the sides as well, you can even try a striped design on the sides!
$60 - all materials are included!

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Bison in Winter
We will trace the image onto an 8 x 10" stretched panel. Instructor will demonstrate techniques in drybrush, layered colored washes and sharp detailing. Beginners welcome.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Cowboy Coffee
We will trace this watercolor onto an 8 x 10” surface. Using a toothbrush to spatter masquing fluid will create a starry sky as well as ground textures. With the use of Mister Clean Magic Erasers and stale bread crumbs, we’ll create the smoke and cinders from the fire. The cowboy’s bright plaid shirt will make this night composition pop.
8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper. Beginners are welcome.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Three Wise Men
Watercolor on a holiday greeting card
$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Architecture
We will trace this photograph onto an 8 x 10” surface and concentrate our watercolor on the tower structure. Emphasis will be on the colors and textures of the building. Special tips will be shared on rendering precise lines and sharp edges that make the building stand out.
8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper. Beginners are welcome.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Red or White Poinsettas
Watercolor on a holiday greeting card
$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Box Canyon
Georgia O’Keeffe’s Ghost Ranch has inspired many artists since her day. This section of Box Canyon gives the student the chance to mix the vivid colors of New Mexico rock formations and learn new techniques for creating the various textures that punctuate the walls. Techniques will also be shared for rendering the green foliage below.
8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper. Beginners are welcome.
$55 for class - all materials are provided!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Red Poinsetta
Watercolor on a holiday greeting card
$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes

Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Away in a Manger
We will paint away in a manger on an 11x14 canvas in acrylics. Please register by November 19th.
$55 - all materials are included!

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Snowy Evergreens
All materials are provided--watercolors and supplies to create an 8 x 10" painting on stretched paper.
$55 for class

Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Oh Tannenbaum!
Come paint a Christmas tree! We will paint this in acrylics on an 11x14 canvas. Please register by November 12th.
$55 - all materials are included!

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Maxwell House Advertisement on Winter Barn
All materials are provided--watercolors and supplies to create an 8 x 10" painting on stretched paper.
$55 for class

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Snow Bison
All materials are provided--watercolors and supplies to create an 8 x 10" painting on stretched paper.
$55 for class

Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Longhorn in the Wild
All materials are provided--watercolors & brushes, palettes and 8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper.
$55 for class

Watercolor w/ Ann Winchester
Pink Magnolia
Paint a rich, pink magnolia with Ann in a class great for beginners and experienced artists alike! All materials provided.
$35 for class + $7 materials fee paid directly to Ann
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Lit Candle
Watercolor on a holiday greeting card
$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes

Acrylic w/ Patti Wilkinson
Angels
Come paint angels in acrylics on an 8x10 canvas. You choose the angel you want to paint! Please register by October 15th.
$55 - all materials are included!
Watercolor w/ Jim Gensheer
Fence Post in Snow
Watercolor on a holiday greeting card
$55 for class - includes all supplies & 2 cards/envelopes
Watercolor w/ David Tripp
Abandoned Route 66 New Mexico Cafe
All materials are provided--watercolors & brushes, palettes and 8 x 10" stretched watercolor paper.
$55 for class