Watercolor Class report

"Wake Up", original watercolor by Charlene Freeman.
Unframed measurements 57" x 33".
$1,200

Charlene and her students had a blast with her first watercolor class at The Living Room. They are all eagerly looking forward to the next session. There's still room to join the class:

Weekend Watercolors for Beginners

Sundays July 24, August 7, August 21
10am to 12:30pm

$25 per workshop

The Living Room
6524 NE 181st, Suite 10
Kenmore, WA 98028

Register at http://www.charlenecollinsfree​man.com/

Watercolor Workshops at The Living Room in July and August

"This watercolor was so much fun to paint... losing and then finding myself in the reflective surfaces of so much glassware. It is my invitation to you to welcome color into your everyday life." - Charlene Freeman, artist, teacher
Unframed measurements: 16.5" x 24" Priced: $450 unframed or $525 framed

This gorgeous, original watercolor by Charlene Freeman came into our shop today to advertise her upcoming watercolor workshops:

WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS at THE LIVING ROOM CONSIGNMENT & TEA

Sundays, July 10 and 24, August 7 and 21
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
$25 for each workshop, or sign up for all four for $90.
Taught by Charlene Freeman
Register online at  http://www.charlenecollinsfreeman.com


This Class is for beginners and those who want a good refresher course. Our setting is an eclectic and interesting consignment shop so we'll have plenty to choose from for our still lifes!

Come learn the nuts and bolts of watercolor painting. You will learn about watercolor paper, paints, brushes, where to buy supplies, values, drawing and more in a fun, nurturing atmosphere...you'll be amazed at how fast you progress.

 
Experience a step-by-step introduction to the magic of watercolor. Learn to see like an artist, develop basic drawing and brushstroke skills, learn the value of light and shadow to add drama to your paintings, and how to enjoy the process!

Please bring your own art supplies. A suggested supply list will be provided upon registration.

Winners' Exhibit: Arts of Kenmore People's Choice Award

I am delighted that The Living Room is hosting artists whose work won the People's Choice awards at the Arts of Kenmore annual art show this August. I'll have more photos as more of them come in, but let me start with an oblique shot of our new display featuring beautiful colored pencil artwork by Sheila Theodoratos, CPSA. Sheila is a member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and exhibits her work internationally. These pieces will be available at The Living Room until Friday, October 29.

The 3 to the left are Theodoratos'; the floral watercolor at the right is Sallie Patterson's:

Theodoratos' pieces include:
"Laugh Track", colored pencil and ink. $600
A self-portrait of increasing silliness that makes me laugh with pleasure to see it.

"Fire 'n Ice", colored pencil and watercolor, $375
This work pulls you in with its intricate realism and beauty.

"Self: In Progress", 100% colored pencil, $850 (the People's Choice Blue Ribbon winner)
A work at once fun and impressive, well worth a visit to see in person.

More of 2nd and 3rd place winners in coming blog.