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Painting Your Pet From a Photograph Workshop

Come join in the fun of capturing a portrait of your special pet in watercolor! (8”x10” image)

When:  Friday, August 26th, 9:30-am-4:30pm with a lunch break on your own.

Where: Splatter Art Studio, 4160 S. Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO 65804

Instructional Fee: $45.00 (Included venue fee) Registration in advanced required: https://paulamooreart.com    Limited to 15 participants .

 This is an introduction class perfect for those who want to learn the designing process as well as techniques of painting the facial expression of your favorite pet. 

 Learn the thought processes in capturing your pet’s personality & best composition decision.   I’ll share tips how to quickly establish base-line measurements, drawing the image using the gridding method from a photo to watercolor paper, color theory, saving the whites, creating furry textures, developing the background.

Important instructions and preliminary homework prior to the workshop:

1).  I suggest a side view or full-face view of your pet (any animal you choose!)  We will be focusing on facial features- eyes, nose, mouth & ears in detail.

2).  Upload a clear photo(s) of full facial view or side view of your pet's face to:  paula@paulamooreart.com then we’ll discuss how best to paint your pet.

3).  BRING THE FOLLOWING PET PHOTO TO THE WORKSHOP:  TWO (2) 8 1/2" x 11"clear focused color copies AND FOUR (4) clear focused black & white copies

*Supplies you’ll need to bring: 140 lb Watercolor Paper, 4-5 approximately 9x12 sheets  (You'll create a technique sheet), Watercolor brushes:  Bring all your favorite brushes! Watercolors:   Bring all colors you have available. (I'll show you how to determine a color scheme for each pet.) Water container, paint palette, Miscellaneous: Paper towels, tan masking tape, liquid masking fluid, portable hair dryer, #2 pencil and sharpener, soft eraser, ruler, small sea sponge, color wheel.  *If you would like me to supply the necessary watercolor paints & use of watercolor brushes supplies listed above, an additional $10.00 palette fee is required.  Please let me know prior to the workshop should you need this.

  Please register on my website: https://paulamooreart.com Paypal available. Questions? Contact me at paula@paulamooreart.com

Example of Watercolor portraits - (This is of Daisy & Zander) Who will you capture in watercolor?

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