Betty's Painting Classes
All Classes Cancelled due to illnessAfter learning the basics of painting, the best way to develop your own technique and skills is to spread your painting wings, not only by taking my classes but also try techniques of various teaching artist's. Like anything else we do it takes practice, practice and more practice like learning to swim, the more you do the better you get.
I know, we've all heard it but unfortunately not all of us were born gifted which is especially true for me.
My favorite medium is acrylic because of the ease in clean up and faster drying time, not to mention the great washes and vibrant colors. I also like the softness of watercolor all though they seem to have a mind of their own (laughing).
Most of all, have fun and you will enjoy "that special place" painting takes you for years to come. Remember, practice goes a long way and don't stop trying new mediums and techniques, that's how we grow but we have to come out of our comfort zone.
Getting started :
After learning the techniques in this painting you will be want to paint more landscapes for sure! (Yes, you CAN paint and finish this one in 2 hrs! I'll show you how)
You will be putting what you have learned into practice painting other beautiful landscapes and may even want to paint scenery on site in the country. We do have some beautiful country side.
I am planning a paint day in the spring and everyone that has taken this class will be invited to join for a day filled with fun painting our own interpretation of the natural landscape around us. Bring a sack lunch :) This special class can last up to 4 hours and will be a wonderful learning experience for all.
This painting makes the ideal learning tool... Look closely at this painting... you see sky, trees, shrub/foliage, bank around water, water, reflections, highlighting and shadowing. All of which you will learn and use on all your landscape paintings.
Happy Painting :)) Betty R
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Landscapes/Scenes:
 I am adding another painting to the list for landscapes. It will be a "Beach Scene", of rolling breaking waves with the moon shinning through it.
I have had interest in this type of painting so I will be offering this also.
I encourage students to pick what they would like to paint and I plan to have an 'Open Class' of painting whatever you want and give help to each person as needed to complete their work of art.
Contact me and let me know what Your interests are and I'll work on it and have it ready for your next class.
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French Arches
Using acrylics like watercolor!
Class will have canvas already outlined with pattern so no time wasted on tracing.
This is a lovely piece and can be done in your own color scheme to match your personal decor.
Two (2) hour project.
Note: This painting will vary slightly in design.
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There is something Cheerful about Decorative and One Stroke Painting! The vibrant colors and fun subjects is always exciting!
More Classes:
Decorative Painting
Paint Furniture, Rocks, Outdoor Decor to Canvas!
Old T-Shirt
One Stroke Painting Methods
Paint Fabric or anything else you can think of!
Ceramic Tiles
Mail Boxes
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For canvas painting I prefer tube paints.
I like SoHo tube paints (jerrysartarama.com), they're easy to work with and I like the sheen they have similar to oil paints (that's just my preference, you can use any type of paints you want) in a palette with an air tight lid, this way if I need to stop for a while my paints will be fine for days.
My personal preference is the Masterson's palette, it works much better for me then anything else I have tried and cleans up nicely.
Here are some ideas for paintings that may interest you or spark your own ideas..
- Country Scenes
- Seascapes
- Landscapes
- Farm Scenes
- Leaves - Foliage
- Still Life
- Flowers or the simplicity of one flower
- Birds
- Lakes
- Waterfalls
- White Snow Capped Mountains
- Animals
- Bugs
- Fruit
- Vase
- Coffee Cup and Saucer
- Teapot
Economy the way it is, this is the time to RECYCLE! Bring life back to old furniture, clothes, home decor items and beatiful gifts from trash to treasures, shower curtain, Seasonal wreath on your glass door (wash off later), paint up some herb buckets for windows, etc.
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OneStroke & Decorative Painting
Standard Supplies.- Brush Basin (can be clean butter container)
- Paper Towels
- Wax Paper or Freezer Paper
- Styrofoam Plates (used as palette for your paints) No paper plates!
- Baby Wipes to wipe up paint.
- Old shirt or apron to protect your clothing, dress comfortably!
"One Stroke" Brushes = Flats Size #10, 12, 3/4, Med. size Scruffy, Script Liner. One Stroke Brushes Only! It does make a difference with this technique.
Basic Paint colors: (2 oz. bottles are more then enough to last you through many painting projects).
Berry Wine
School Bus Yellow
Burnt Umber
Licorice/Black
Wicker White
Dioxazine Purple
Ultramarine Blue
Thicket/or Dark Green
Blending Medium
Floating Medium Folk-Art Brand, Americana and similar bottled paints preferred for a liquid creamy consistency for the One Stroke painting. Note: Include your color choices to match & blend with your own decorating style and colors.
You can find most supplies at: Hobby Lobby, Joanns, Michaels, some Wal-Mart stores, etc.
Note: For One Stroke and Decorative art, I prefer the 2oz. bottled acrylic paints but you can use what you're comfortable with.
If you can't find your supplies, contact me and I will order them for you.
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More Mail Boxes
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Complete Supply List.
This is everything if you're starting from scratch and want it all.
No need to get what you can live without for now, for instance: Sta-Wet Palette (foam plate will do fine for now), Brush Basin (cleaned butter container will do fine). The paints and brushes you'll need.
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I Have Limited My Travel Teaching to my immediate area. Due to Gas Prices, Economy and Semi Retiring, I will continue Classes in my local area of Athens, AL and groups of 3 or more Only.
Do Something Just For You With Your Friends. Learn a new hobby and have fun making and sharing your art!
Painting up goodies for Gifts!
In the Athens, AL Area? Interested in taking photo shots for your reference library for Landscape painting, Fine Art or Decorative Painting? Please contact me by using the "Contact" link. Let's get some friends together and bring the cameras.
Retired? Life doesn't have to be grim because we are 50 and over, now that the kids are grown and on their own we can enjoy the things that interest us again in our spare time. It's our Golden Age or second childhood as some say, let's enjoy it! :)) - bjr
FUND RAISER: Raise Funds for Your Church, Social Group or Charity? Churches and Social Groups are always raising money for good causes, let's make it more fun with better results! For more info in detail Click Here!
Learn different painting methods to paint = Home and Garden Decor, Garage Sale finds (trash to treasure), to Fabric items such as T-shirts, Aprons, Pillow cases. And have an Art & Craft Fair to earn more plus a great activity for your Church and Group members and families, incorporate the beaders, quilters, bakers, and handcrafts of all members that want to join in and you will have a well balanced art and craft fair right at your own Church, Town Hall, Recreation Center. Fun for all!
Local Class
For group classes of Only 3 or more students in the Athens, AL area. Would you and two (2) friends or more like to paint this landscape even if you've never painted before?
You can! In just one of my 2 hr. classes you will all take home your beautiful paintings!
 You can find detailed information here!
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