Live workshops will be presented at Cheap Joe’s. The artist paints from the reference photo, discusses their process, shares information, and demonstrates techniques. The artist also provides feedback and instruction as participants paint. Registration for the live workshops is limited due to seating in the Cheap Joe’s classroom. Workshops will begin at 1:30 pm and end before 4:00 pm. A materials list and additional information will be provided to registrants ahead of the workshop.
Members are able to sign up and pay for each workshop individually or all of them at once. Our program committee works diligently to have demos and workshops on a variety of watermedia.
Your Board has worked hard to create opportunities for our HCWS members to stay connected and continue to enjoy workshops during 2025.
Online workshops are presented as 90 - 120 minute recordings viewable using a link(s) that will be provided to registrants. The artist paints from the reference photo, discusses their process, shares information, and demonstrates techniques. Depending on the artist's preference, there may be a single video recording or multiple shorter recordings. Each workshop will be visible for approximately two weeks or longer for creating paintings to submit for critique. Participants are encouraged to submit a photo of their paintings to be critiqued by the workshop artist in a recorded asynchronous critique session. A recording of the critique session will be provided to all participants, and it will remain viewable for approximately one month.
Members are able to sign up and pay for each workshop individually or all of them at once. Our program committee works diligently to have demos and workshops on a variety of watermedia.
We are so happy to announce a spectacular line up of talented artist for the 2025 season.
Monthly meeting dates followed by live demos are below. All meetings start at 9:30AM- 12 noon:
For more information on each of our Artist see below.
Lately, I've discovered the ease of painting with water mixable oils on gessoed board (especially Ampersand Gessobord) and canvas panels. My demonstration for the HCWS will show how I create realistic paintings of bird nests with eggs using a limited palette, just a few brushes, and squeegees.
Artist information coming soon.
Immerse yourself in the unique qualities of watercolor in this comprehensive workshop
designed for painters looking to strengthen their skills in composition, expand their visual
language, and develop their artistic voice. Create more interest in your paintings as you
explore the wonder and intrinsic beauty of watercolor and the vignette format.
Discussion will emphasize the importance of developing dynamic shapes, value contrast,
and edge quality to produce sound compositions. The demonstration will highlight use of
the vignette format to further expand our artistic voice.
Artist information coming soon.
Mick's award-winning paintings strive to capture the mood and atmosphere of a subject
combining the magic of watercolor with reverence for composition and design. He is a
signature member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society (Sylvan Grouse Guild
inductee), the Philadelphia Watercolor Society (Crest Medal Recipient), the Baltimore
Watercolor Society, the Whiskey Painters of America.
"In all of my work I strive to simplify life’s complexity down to only the most important
shapes, value patterns and edge variations. I enjoy painting outside where I can take
advantage of surroundings, natural light, and the sights and sounds that influence each
painter's creative nature. Outside in nature’s studio I must capture the moment because
light and its effect, reflection and cast shadow, changes continuously. I believe that with
watercolor there is a partnership between the artist and medium to balance the
knowledge, technique and skill of the painter while leaving room for the magic that
makes watercolor so distinctive."
"My primary goal as an artist is to capture the essence of people and animals in vignette-style portraits. My favorite mediums are charcoal, pastels, watercolor and oils. I have been drawing and painting all of my life and graduated from Appalachian State with a BS in Art Education K-12."
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