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2711 Main #114
Houston, TX
77002

281-330-3827  
www.AnnBell.net

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How to Create Touchable Texture in Your Paintings
Using Acrylic Mediums & Unconventional Tools

Thursday, September 9,  10 AM - 2:30 PM

If you are an artist...or an aspiring artist...and want to learn to create 3-dimensional texture in your paintings and have lots of creative FUN, this day in my studio is designed just for you!

IF you have no supplies, I'll share mine. Or you can bring what you like to use and experiment with mine.

I'll share acrylic paint, a wide variety of mediums and tools, paper, and paint.

Even BETTER, I'll share my secrets for creating actual 3D texture.

Join me for a day of creative play. I will demonstrate at the beginning. I'll answer questions & provide help as needed. You'll paint, experiment & learn.

Create Touchable Texture
Thursday, September 9,  10 AM - 2:30 PM

Workshop: For all levels from beginner to advanced.

Instructor: ANN BELL                281-330-3827

Where: Ann’s Studio at 2711 Main St. in Midtown Houston

  • Small class…5 student maximum.

You'll be surprised at what you can do. And you'll have so much fun.

Texture adds excitement to a painting.

Whether you are an experienced painter or a beginner, you will have FUN and LEARN.
You'll leave with a bag of NEW tricks for your creative play.

I'll share my techniques, my supplies and my tools: You'll learn at least 6 techniques for creating texture using Golden acrylic mediums and tools you might even already have. I'll supply everything.

You'll

  • learn at least 6 techniques for dimensional texture
  • learn which medium works best for which technique and why
  • experiment with my tools
  • see the difference between applying texture first and applying it as you paint
  • establish mood with texture and color
  • create easy abstracts, even if you can't draw and have never painted before
  • feel like you're playing as you learn techniques you can repeat in your own work
  • be inspired to create your own personal variations on these techniques
  • receive written instructions, so you won't have to interrupt your flow with taking notes.

Step-by-step demonstration & explanation and hands-on exercises will get you started.

Then you'll paint on your own, using the texture techniques you've learned. I'll be there to give you as much help as you want and to answer questions.

I'll share my knowledge, my wondrous, light-filled studio, the music that inspires me, my supplies, and my tools.

I make this so simple that you will have boatloads of fun.

You can choose to create samples of the various techniques OR create a beautiful piece of art using as many or as few of the techniques as you like.

Demonstrations & follow-along exercises will be first, sothat you will actually work with EACH technique. If you can’t stay the entire day, you will still learn all of the techniques.

  • Bring a lunch.
  • Only $85. for the day, including access to my supplies.
  • If you paint with acrylics, you can bring your favorite colors, palette & brushes.
  • Or you can simply use mine.
  • In either case, you may use any of my supplies that you want to use.
  • You don't need to buy anything before the class. Just register and come.

I design my classes to be fun and suitable and useful for both beginners and advanced artists.

How can this be?

Classes are fun to both because everyone is inspired to create with new ideas and new supplies.

Classes are useful to both because everyone will learn some new techniques and/or applications.

Each person works at her own speed, confident that she can get questions answered as they occur to her.

Classes are suitable for beginners because I demonstrate and explain simple steps.

Classes are suitable for more advanced painters

  • Because I share all of my supplies. Some may be new to you.
  • Because working in a new environment interrupts old patterns.
  • Because you will find your own way of interpreting what you learn.
  • Because your soul will thank you for a new dose of artistic inspiration.

Regardless of your level of art experience, I hope you will treat yourself to a class with me in my glorious light-filled studio. 

To reserve your space, call Ann Bell at   281-330-3827.

For only $85, including supplies, you'll have a day of fun and learn to build wonderful, touchable, 3 dimensional textures.

You can use Paypal to register and pay online by clicking this Register button and checking out through Paypal.

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Or email artist@AnnBell                                                              Tell a friend about this class!

My studio is small and class size is limited. If your plans change, and you want me to move your registration to a different class, please notify me by phone at least 24 hours in advance of the class to release your reserved space to another student.

If you simply do not show up, you will have "used" your reservation.

                                               

AnnBellFlyingHeartTexture_72full.JPG (85071 bytes) Just so you can see a sample of a highly textured painting. You will learn to create many different kinds of textures.
"Flying Heart" ©Ann Bell 2010 All rights reserved.  

                     

Houston artist Ann Bell is a painter whose tranquil landscapes encourage a closer connection with nature. Bell has a wealth of tools and techniques available to filter though her own experience and vision, enabling her to create memorably unique paintings. She has been a full-time professional artist for over 30 years, showing and selling her paintings through galleries, juried shows, festivals, and her own studio. Her work can be found in private collections throughout the United States and worldwide. She is the author of the forthcoming book 101 Ways to Increase Your Creativity, Reduce Your Stress & Have More Fun.

“You'll enjoy playing with new materials, knowing that help is as close as your side. Ask & I'll tell or show you.
But I won't paint on your painting. You'll leave with a piece created totally by you.
The day in my creative studio will be an experience you'll treasure. And I'll share my secrets AND my stash.
I hope you'll join me for this FUN class.”  ~Ann Bell
 

If this date doesn’t fit your schedule, or if it has passed when you find this information, please contact me for the next class date.

Or email artist@AnnBell

                               

        

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