Classes and Workshops

Acrylic Jump Start!
Techniques for Reviving Old Paintings
ZOOM workshop; dates TBD

We all have paintings (watercolors or acrylics--on paper or canvas) that seem destined for the recycle bin or stuck in limbo, but what if we could repurpose them and turn them into something completely different? Join Liz for this lively 3 hour acrylic painting workshop (via ZOOM) where she will demo (and you will paint along). Liz will provide ideas on how to successfully resolve color, shape and value issues as we rework our paintings.
Topics covered include:

• How to prepare your paper for acrylic painting
• Retaining the “good parts”, while obscuring areas that aren’t working
• Using collage and/or opaque pigments to change your painting
• Subtle use of stencils/stamping to create unique patterns
• The impact of adding line (either drawn, or scratched into paint)

 
Creating Paintings With Impact
(2 day Acrylic/Collage Workshop via ZOOM)
 ZOOM Workshop April 28, 29, 2021 9-4pm PST
For more information or to get on the waitlist (class is full):
www.nwws.org

Liz will demonstrate how to construct a strong, connected composition, how to juxtapose acrylic paint shapes with patterned collage papers to make your art memorable and personal. It's all about composition, color, value, line and shape. Color has strong emotional impact, but is much more effective if played off neutrals. We will discuss winning color combos, with lots of short demos and some informative slideshows led by this award-winning instructor. Participants should have basic acrylic painting skills and a desire to jump in with both feet and learn new acrylic and collage techniques.
 
Subject matter is the choice of each artist, so participants are free to paint figure, landscape, still life, abstract or non-objective work. Liz tends to focus on abstracted figures from her imagination, but her mixed media approach works for landscapes, birds, and still life as well. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, you will benefit from this hands-on workshop, gaining a new perspective on how to build and design a better painting.









 




 

Custom-Made Watermedia Workshops
If you, or a small group of artists are interested in taking a customized workshop in acrylics, watercolor, marbling or mixed media, please contact me for more information.

Student Testimonials

What Liz's students say about her classes and workshops:

"Opens Up A New World" 
 I had never worked with acrylics before and, in fact, had rarely painted in any medium. Liz's total support from beginning to end has opened my eyes to the unlimited possibilities. Liz constantly tries out new methods and materials and shares the results via email.  (Be sure to get onto her e-mail list!)  Dip into a class with Liz. Bet you'll get hooked. - Joan Andon

"Liz Makes It So Easy"
Liz makes everything seem soooooooooo easy and it is! She's great at motivating you to "jump in" and get going on a painting. She
encourages you to let go and paint, paint, paint!  - Shelley Lebel

"Renewed Enthusiasm"
I cannot thank you enough for this week’s workshop.  I am really enthusiastic to be whole-heartedly back into my work.  I am pleased with several of the finished starts I did in class.  I am excited to share these with family and friends and I have not been able to say that (although they always support my efforts) in a long while. Thank you, thank you! - Susan Gross

"Take a class with Liz!"
 Liz is a natural-born teacher and a wonderful artist. She's obviously having fun when she's teaching--just tremendous enthusiasm for art. Some of the things  I've especially liked about her classes (I've taken 2 and will take more in the future) are: she is constantly circulating amongst the students versus spending the class time painting her own projects--constantly involved--making suggestions, asking questions, pointing out things you might not have seen; the classes I've been in have had novices and artists who have been painting for years--she makes it all work, no matter what your level of expertise happens to be. - Susan Nestor 

Liz with marbled papers/paintings

Liz with fellow marbling artist and friend Rene Eisenbart