Lessons in Watercolor Technique
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Art on NO
311 North Street    Studio #5 (2^nd floor)
Pittsfield, MA 01201

Home: 413-442-7718
Cell: 413-841-1659 

Cost for private or semi–private lesson:

Gift certificates for lessons are available.

Note: I've taken a little break from teaching for the summer, but will resume again in September. Contact me if you would like to start up then.

     For many years I have been asked about the techniques I use to produce my paintings, particularly my house portraits and the “local color” series. I’ll be honest, I have no secrets. I use methods I have found in books, classes, magazines, and from other artists. Maybe I do a little modifying and customizing to suit my own needs sometimes too. No magic, but lots of practice and a willingness to experiment. 

     I am now offering sessions in watercolor technique….the way I have been painting for the past 10 years. I’m excited to announce that I recently became part of an art group called “Art on No” (for North Street in Pittsfield) and have a small professional studio, and that is where these sessions will take place.

 A Different Kind of Lesson
     There are plenty of lessons available in this area where you can learn the watercolor basics from start to finish, where you may all focus on the same still life or landscape with each student painting the subject in their own way. Those are fine; in fact, I learned to paint in that type of setting as well. But that’s not what these sessions will be about. I plan to work with you on the techniques YOU are interested in learning. You will learn and practice them, then apply these to your own painting. I am happy to share everything I know about watercolor painting. But the best part is while you will be learning some new stuff, you will go home with a painting that is uniquely yours.

 What About Style?
     I have painted quite a bit over the past 10 years. For the first few I wondered how a painter develops his/her “style” and when would I develop my own. I eventually discovered that it doesn’t happen that way…..your style will find you! If you paint enough and have gained some expertise in the medium, you will eventually notice that it’s there. I want my paintings, good or bad, to have my own personal “brand” or style. And when I teach someone the things I have learned, I want them to be able to understand and apply the various techniques without loosing an iota of their own style. That’s important to me.

What Next?
     Contact me if you are interested and I’ll let you know if there are time slots available, private or semi and  when they are, what to bring, etc. The space is small, and I will take only two students at a time. With one or two, you will get very individualized attention. Prior to your lessons, I will also provide a list of techniques that I will teach, especially if you do not have specific ones in mind.

Things to consider, I'm pretty flexible, so anything is possible, such as.....
* Taking a 2 hour lesson every other week
* Finding a buddy and taking lessons together