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STEVENS POINT — “Paint Loose and Free!”

In this workshop, you’ll learn from the exquisite master of both watercolor and oil, John Singer Sargent. Step by step with your instructor’s guidance, you’ll learn brushwork, color, and the Master’s signature techniques. By the end of the day, you’ll be painting your own intepretation “in the style of” Sargent. You’ll expand your own painting skills and recharge your creative juices. And get a bit of art history too. You’ll be amazed at your final paintings “in the style of” Sargent.

All levels are welcome, including beginners. All media: oil, acrylic, pastel or watercolor. Instructor will demo in watercolor.  Bring your own supplies or contact instructor for recommendations.A lunchtime DVD on Sargent’s Life and Work will also be shown. Bring bag lunch. Or we’ll order out.

When & where.  Saturday April 21, 2018. 9:30 am – 4 pm.

The IDEA Center, 1039 Ellis, Stevens Point.

Cost $69. To register email [email protected]

Jane Barnard is a highly skilled and supportive teacher, a member of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society, Wisconsin Visual Artists and Wisconsin Plein Air Painters. She has a master’s degree from Marquette University. Her studies have included the University of Paris (Sorbonne), the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and workshops from master watercolorists.

Jane is a passionate painter and teacher, especially gentle and helpful in encouraging those wanting to stretch their artistic vision and skills. She teaches at The Clearing in Door County, the NE Wis Watercolor Society, Dillmans Creative Art Center, among others. She has led two Art Workshops to Provence, France. She was accepted into a 2-week Artist Residency in Tuscany, Italy for Fall 2018.