WAA April 29, 2014

Save the dates of June 2 through June 6 for the “Creative Realism in Watercolor” workshop at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport with internationally recognized artist, Judi Betts, AWS, NWS. In this workshop you will explore traditional and contemporary approaches to painting, learn to generate new ideas, simplify design, use color and light in exciting ways, and capture mood and emotion. For those interested in designing paintings with figures, Judi will give time for this challenge using students’ own photos of family and friends.
Judi has attained an international reputation for her transparent watercolor paintings that “sparkle”. Her paintings have won over 100 awards in major competitions; have appeared on national TV, wine labels, CDs, DVDs, and in over 35 books. She is the author of the award winning books, “Watercolor..Let’s Think About It!” (5th printing) and “Painting..a Quest toward Xtraordinary (5 awards) and is a contributor to many prominent art magazines. Students may view some of Judi’s paintings at her website: judibettsaws.com.
Cost for the “Creative Realism in Watercolor” with Judi Betts at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, NC, June 2 through June 6 is $400.
For more information, contact Jan Boland at 910 253-3101 or jboland1@ec.rr.com.