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Oil on Canvas. "Tranquil Solitude" is a 15" x 30"recently painted version of a 4"x 12" piece that I created a few yrs ago. The reference was a series of photos I took at Sunset Beach, Treasure Island, Fl.
Watercolor painting by Laurie Edwards. 18 × 24 inches. Gulfport, FL 2024 Tropical Storm Debbie. One soul.
Create a dramatic, light-filled impressionistic landscape or seascape painting, indoors or outdoors without having to draw. Learn theory & practice in 5 easy steps to create your painting and achieve beautiful results in a single painting session. Paint in oils or acrylics. Suitable for beginning or intermediate painters.
$150 class fee includes 4 weekly 2.5 hour sessions with 2 time slots to choose from:
Thursdays
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Guided Demo & Instruction
OR
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Paint What You Want
Double sessions are available on a week-to-week basis. A student who has already paid for 4 sessions can join the afternoon session for an additional fee of $35 per session.
Space is limited. Advance registration required.
Unleash your creativity at our fun and interactive Paint Your Own Tote Bag workshop! Join us for a few hours of artful expression as you design and personalize your very own tote bag.
What's Included:
Tote Bag: A high-quality, blank canvas tote bag ready for your artistic touch.
Paints and Brushes: A variety of acrylic paints and brushes to bring your designs to life.
Guidance: Expert tips and techniques to help you create a masterpiece.
Who Can Join: Whether you're a seasoned artist or a beginner, over the age of 18, this workshop is perfect for everyone. All are welcome to participate and enjoy a creative day together.
Why You Should Attend:
Express Yourself: Showcase your unique style and personality through your custom tote bag.
Eco-Friendly: Create a reusable, personalized tote bag that you can use for shopping, work, or everyday activities.
Memorable Experience: Make lasting memories with friends while engaging in a fun and relaxing activity.
About the Instructor:
Laurie Edwards is a watercolor artist originally from the Midwest, now based in South Pasadena, Florida, where she lives with her husband. A lifelong lover of music, reading, and nature, Laurie took up watercolor after retiring from consulting in project management/system migrations and quickly discovered a deep passion for the medium. She has studied with masters such as Stephen Quiller, Andy Evansen, Ann Abgott and Matthew Bird. Her work often features vibrant, expressive subjects inspired by both her Midwestern roots and her current coastal surroundings.
Watercolor. 8 × 8 inches. Bathed in a soft, dappled light, four lemons hang in quiet harmony beneath a canopy of leaves. Their golden glow speaks of renewal, vitality, and the sweetness found within life’s sharper moments. The number four — ancient emblem of balance and groundedness — lends the composition a steady rhythm, as though nature itself has arranged them into a meditative stillness. In the interplay of sunlit warmth and protective shade, Sheltered Citrus reflects the gentle truth that abundance often ripens unseen, awaiting its moment to be gathered and savored.
Oil on Masonite board. 17 x 22 inches.