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Instructors
Bula, Tanis
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A moment in time - in nature the light and shadow are always forming complex shapes, textures, patterns and colors. As an artist, I am trying to capture these elements in my paintings. With paint and brush, I am also adding strong graphic contrasts and careful detail to the very special moment in time! Tanis has been a graphic designer working for companies that range from Adolph Coors to Hallmark cards. Since 1978 she has had a successful career as owner of an award-winning graphic design firm in Denver. The demand for her paintings has escalated her career painting in the Caribbean, Mexico, Japan & France. She is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society. She has been painting and judging shows in the Denver area since 1997. Her work may be viewed at www.tanisbula.com. |
Clarke, Pat Barr
Winter, Spring sessions |
Pat Barr Clarke paints impressionistic watercolors glowing with vivid color and light, expressive brushstrokes and bold design. She studied art at the University of Kansas, the University of Michigan and the Arts Students League of Denver. She has received a B.A. from the University of Kansas and a M.A. from the American University in Cairo Egypt. She is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society, the Kansas Watercolor Society and Park Hill Art Club. In 2004 she was selected to be Artist in Residence in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is represented by Santa Fe Fine Art Brokerage in Santa Fe, by the Art Pedlar in Denver and the Colorado and Alpine Treasures in Vail. Artist Statement: My work is in a loose, impressionistic style of realism, emphasizing color and design. I an intent on interpreting the world around me in paint. I strive to express my passion for nature and the life I see as I travel. I am a plein air watercolor artist. I paint on location all seasons of the year. My favorite subject matter is historic architecture of the southwest but I paint a wide variety of subjects . |
Condit, Nancy
Fall session |
'Watch the Birdie' Nancy Condit, a Colorado native, studied fine arts at the University of Northern Colorado, Loretto Heights College and Utah State University. Her primary focus has been porcelain ceramics, a field in which she has mastered high-fired glazes which reflect her bold andcolorful brush strokes. Shifting her attention to watercolor painting, Ms. Condit has continued to develop an abstract style of her own. She has taught watercolor classes and workshops for over 15 years. Ms. Condit and her late father, the renowned watercolorist William Condit, founded the Sand Dollar Studio and Gallery in Denver (1256 South Pearl Street, 303-871-8028). Ms. Condit’s paintings and porcelain can be found in many fine galleries throughout Colorado, as well as in Key West, Florida. www.sanddollargallerydenver.com/ |
Dowling, Michael |
Michael Dowling's education has an impressive history. During his residency in Florence, Italy Michael studied at the Scuola Lorenzo de Medici in contemporary art history and theory. He was an artist in residence at La Cipressia in Montagnana, Italy. His advanced studies were with Claire Gavronsky and Rose Shakinvosky. Michael says that, "I choose to be an artist because it just seems that I am not as good at anything else. The ideas for my creations come from my curious nature and because I am very scared." He chooses to paint and draw on wood, canvas, paper and Mylar using charcoal and oil."The resources for creating my designs are endless. For my sculptures I use whatever material that does the job. My creations consist of objects such as rail road ties, feathers and numerous other things that have already had some other previous life of their own." Michael has had several solo and group exhibitions all over the USA and in Italy. His works are now on display at Abend Gallery and his website is michaeldowlingstudio.com |
Eberhardt, Barbara
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Fostvedt, Pat
Fall, Spring sessions |
Pat Fostvedt is a signature member of the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society and of the Colorado Watercolor Society. She teaches classes and workshops, serves as juror for exhibits, and does critiques for art groups. Pat has studied with many talented and generous artists and art educators: Glenn Bradshaw, Alexander Nepote, Lee Weiss, E. J. Velardi, Carole Barnes, Catherine Liu, Charles Reid, Robert Vickery, Sylvia Glass, Virginia Cobb, Fran Larson, and many others. As a partner in two galleries, Pat has over 15 years of art business experience and has been represented by numerous galleries in the western United States. She was one of the artists chosen to be on the Speaker’s Bureau of the National Museum of Women in the Arts; she served on the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition board for 25 years and has taught classes in oil, pastel, egg tempera, casein, and transparent watercolor. Pat’s experience includes 10 years as an illustrator for Botanical Interests. Instructor’s statement: As a teacher, my goal is to discover and encourage the individual strengths of each artist/student. The most exciting thing to me is to witness the evolution of an idea into a finished painting. In class, we go through the process of transforming intangible thoughts and feelings into a tangible work of art. Each class includes a demonstration or lecture, individual and group discussions of work in progress, and painting time. |
Hale, Randy Fall, Winter, Spring sessions |
Dramatic use of light in Randy's watercolor paintings is a singular element that most often defines his work. Strong shadow and backlighting may define form, while gesture might provide clues to the story his paintings convey. He lets the viewer to fill in imagined detail to complete the tale. This interplay between artist and viewer is a key element that brings understated strength to his painting. He attended Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA, and parlayed this education into a lucrative career as a product designer, eventually overseeing the manufacture of designed products and ultimately their installation. In 2003 he turned to fine art painting and involvement with our greater community of watercolor artists. He's an active member of the Colorado Watercolor Society, Park Hill Art Club, Arvada Fine Arts Guild, Foothills Art Center, San Diego Watercolor Society, and the National Watercolor Society. Randy exhibits work in regional and national shows, his paintings can be seen in Colorado galleries, and he continues to teach workshop classes. He connects easily with people, striking up conversations, always finding common ground. His easy rapport with people translates well in the depiction of those subjects he paints! If asked what he expects from his students - it's to find and express joy in painting! |
Kwasinski, Victoria
Fall, Winter, Spring sessions |
Victoria Kwasinski attended Colorado Institute of Art and went on to receive her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design where she graduated class valedictorian. Her love of art has been a lifetime journey that began with her first award at the age of seven. She has over twenty years of experience as a Professional Artist and has worked as a Corporate Graphic Artist, Freelance Illustrator, Gallery Owner, Fine Artist and Art Instructor. Ms. Kwasinski has been teaching drawing and painting extensively throughout the Denver Metropolitan area since 1996. She has taught workshops and extended class sessions, served as an exhibit juror, and has held critiques and demonstrations for various arts associations including, but not limited to: The Colorado Watercolor Society, The Colorado Pastel Society, Foothills Art Center, Heritage Fine Arts Guild, Denver Allied Artists Guild, Aurora Artists Guild, Broomfield Art Guild, Park Hill Art Club, Business of Art Center, and other public and private associations. Victoria works in a variety of art mediums, and the versatility of her work serves a varied audience. She is a published illustrator, and her fine art is represented by galleries, shown in local and national juried exhibitions, and is collected internationally including collections of: The National Institute of Art/Taipei, Taiwan; His Holiness Cealo/Japan; Dr. Arun Gandhi; musician Nawang Khechog, and numerous private collections. She has contributed art works or services to groups including; The Mask Project, The Global Art Project, Project Safeguard, Art that Heals, and The Alzheimer's Association. Of her lifetime journey as an Artist, Victoria states, "Art is my passion and my joy! I believe that we are here to live our purpose as defined by what we are passionate about, that which makes our heart sing. I also believe that we each have a responsibility to share our gifts with all. Whether I am sharing my knowledge of Art through instruction, or providing a visual experience for the viewer or collector, my ultimate goal is to encourage all to see and live the beauty and joy of this gift of life. As the poet John Keats so eloquently stated, " 'Beauty is Truth, Truth is Beauty.' – that is all ye know on earth, and all ye need to know." My work is a celebration of the spirit that unites us all." http://victoriakwasinski.com/ |
Lambert, Gigi |
Gigi Lambert currently lives in Boulder, Co. She has been teaching
Watermedia at Metropolitan State University of Denver for several
years. Gigi has been painting for 35 years in different watermedia
and oil and has taught privately and at the college level for the past
25 years.
This class will cover color theory, glazing and composition, working from life or reference and use of various mixed media applications. She will demonstrate/ discuss different advanced technical aspects such as adhering watercolor paper to panel to paint on; building contrast and luminosity through color; textural and transparent aspects of watercolor and their uses and of course special interests and technical concerns that come up in class. Her goal is to help students combine interests, media and ideas, finding their own voice and personal direction. |
McDougle, Valli
Fall session |
After an extraordinary career in government, academia and media that spanned 25 years, Valli Thayer McDougle began a search for teachers and artists in order to facilitate her lifelong dream of studying watercolor. Quickly immersing herself in the art world, Valli began indulging her passion for colors, textures and design. “I have long been fascinated by watercolor and the happy accidents that occur when colors mix on the paper or painting surface.” Although she still paints in watercolor, she now finds her greatest creative rewards in painting with acrylics and working in mixed media.
Working diligently to create her own vision and style, Valli has studied with many well-known watercolor and mixed media artists (Carla O'Connor, Frank Webb, George James, Polly Hammett, Don Andrews, Ken Goldman, Joan McKasson, Robbie Laird, France-Marie Haeger, Cheng-Khee Chee, Dale Laitinen, Dick Phillips, Frank Francese, Steven Quiller, Jean Grastorf, Jane Burnham, Cal Fortbrook, Carrie Burns Brown, Jonathan Talbot, and Ted Nuttall). http://vallimcdougle.squarespace.com/ |
McFarland, Jackie
Spring session |
Long involved in the area art community,Jackie has taught watercolor classes, done workshops and demos, and juried art shows throughout the region. A member and teacher at Park Hill Art Club for several years, she is also a signature member of Colorado Watercolor Society and Foothills Art Center. Her work may be seen at the Sanddollar Gallery in Denver and Foothills Art Center in Golden |
Nelson, Carol
Fall session |
Artist’s Statement – I love to create. My painting style varies from realism to abstraction. My paintings reflect my emotional and responsive connection to the world around me. Nature provides patterns, rhythms and textures that stimulate my creativity. In the creative process, there comes a point when the energy of the painting emerges and the materials themselves offer suggestions and direction. My goal is to be responsive to the process and guide the work to an expressive interpretation of nature’s spirit. “The work of Carol Nelson is a bold exploration of both realism and abstraction. Each piece probes the essence of color, surface texture, and structural mass. Firmly rooted in the essence of the landscape, her abstract compositions often suggest geologic elements with the use of natural and man made materials such as metals, plastic, and various acrylic mediums.” As a child, I loved creating colorful pictures. Now I can make a living doing what I love. Visit my blog for the latest work, with tips and comments on the painting process. On my website, all of my work is categorized according to subject matter and style. Representation: Spirits in the Wind Gallery, Golden, CO, (303) 279-1192 |
Scott, Camille
Fall session |
After teaching at the high school level for many years, Camille switched her focus to art in 2004. Art had been her passion for many years. Being an accomplished water color artist she has taught both water colors and encaustics privately and at a local college. Once involved in encaustics – Camille found it difficult to obtain supplies – she began to sell supplies in 2006. Her major supplier is out of Great Britain. Through the years Camille has taught over 1400 students in both encaustics and watercolors. Camille stands out because she supports and enjoys all of her students and customers – as these testimonies will attest to. Once you join Camille in encaustic activity – you'll be able to participate in the Facebook and Twitter sites along with receiving her monthly Newsletter. This newsletter has over 700 subscribers. You will be encouraged and rewarded to submit your works and ideas to the newsletter. http://www.camillescottgallery.com/ |
Scott, Judith | Judith is the daughter of an artist and an engineer. She is both a sculptor and a painter, working in pastels, acrylics and oils. Her sculptors are in Terra Cotta and Bronze. Judith has an undergraduate degree from Grinnell College, Iowa, and an MFA in painting and printmaking from Denver University in Colorado. For over thirty years Judith as taught art, twenty seven of those at the Art Institute of Colorado. She taught drawing and painting, design, color theory and human anatomy. Her work is included in several art books and has won innumerable local and national art awards, including the prestigious Arts in the Parks annual competition where her work was chosen for the Arts in the Parks postage stamp. Judith is a lifetime member of the New York Pastel Society and holds many honors from their annual exhibits. |
Steadman, Clyde
Fall, Winter sessions |
Clyde Steadman is known as a painter of figures, still life, and landscape. He has shown in galleries nationally, and had one man shows in Denver and Florida. Locally his paintings can be found at Abend Gallery. He is in demand for his energetic painting demos. He has run a figure drawing session in Denver for ten years. His painting style is characterized by a combination of looseness and accuracy. Known as “a painter's painter,” his paintings are distinguished by their exuberant paint application. http://www.clydesteadman.com/
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Stenmark, Peggy Morgan
Fall session |
Painting full time since 1999, Peggy Morgan Stenmark is a nationally known, award winning artist. Her work has appeared in numerous juried art shows throughout the country, including the American Watercolor Society annual show in New York City. Her paintings are included in private collections across the United States, and have been featured in both ‘Watercolor’ and ‘Watercolor Magic’ magazines. In 2007 she was chosen as one of ‘The One’s to Watch’ by ‘Watercolor Magic’. Peggy teaches at the Art Students League of Denver and does workshops around the West. She specializes in watercolors and acrylics. She is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society, the Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Society and the Colorado Watercolor Society. |
Tracy, Steve Fall Session |
It is virtually impossible to define an artist like Steve Tracy, because he is indefinable at his very core: one part inexorably raw human spirit; the second a constant evolution of technical skills; and the last puzzle-piece the purest essence of creativity… a naturally luminous soul fused collectively in ubiquitous artistic renaissance. Steve is a vibrant man of many identities and this resonates in the diversity of his work. Steve Tracy was born in Santa Clara, California, in 1953, and grew up in Colorado and California. At the age of 10, he began painting with a set of hand-me-down oil paints. The root of his education began at the School of Visual Arts in New York. He went on to graduate from the Colorado Institute of Art and furthered his studies in sculpting, design, drawing, illustration and commercial art with Lowell Nesbitt and Deborah Remington. Steve also studied printmaking at California’s Kala Art Institute. In his home state, Steve joined the San Francisco Artist Guild, acquired an artist’s studio there, and began painting regularly with Win Ng and Riko Takata. He continued his education with David A. Lefell of the New York Art Student League and many others of the Denver Art Student League. With this range of experiences and connections, Steve became equipped to undertake work in a variety of genres: abstract, still life, landscapes, murals, figurative and floral, and has become internationally renowned. Steve’s essential “3-3 Design Theory” anchors students of all ages and all walks of life with the basic application of shape, value and size. He demonstrates while challenging students to explore. Classes are scheduling NOW in London, Ontario, and Denver, Colorado, for everyone from beginners to professionals. He has exhibited in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Florida, New York, Asheville, NC, and in numerous group shows in the U.S. and Canada. Steve Tracy’s distinctive artwork can be found in the following fine art gallery aboyandhisdog.net - gallery/Steve Tracy |
Winter, Anita Winter session |
Anita Winter holds a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University. She has studied with many talented artists at the Art Students League of Denver and through various workshops. She is a signature member of the Colorado Watercolor Society and a member of the Plein Aire Artists of Colorado. The natural and man-made environments inspire her. Her loose brushwork creates atmospheric effects that evoke a sense of place. Much of her work is done on location. She enjoys the challenges and spontaneity in this method of painting. She also enjoys sketching at concerts and creating paintings from the sketches. |
