Linda Wilmes Classes

Spring 2011 Art Classes

Linda S. Wilmes, Instructor

Wilmes Fine Art Studio, 1151 Hancock Rd., Wentzville, MO 63385

636 639 0020, worldwings@aol.com

Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor, Mondays Jan. 10 - 31, Feb. 7 -28, March 7 - 28, April 4 - 25^th. 9 - 12 a.m. Not only learn the basics, but how and when to use various techniques, and learn to discover “why not”, and “how far can I take watercolors”. Discover the creative side, by including that extra ingredient for dynamic richness that the media has to offer.

Oil/Acrylic, Mondays, 1:30 - 4:30p.m. Jan. 10 - 31, Feb. 7 - 28, March 7 - 28, April 4 - 25^th. Your choice of media, or both. Learn the basics along with many extra bits of information to create very rich and creative paintings. Applications include all prima to transparent glazes.

Pastels. Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Jan.6 - 27^th, Feb. 3 - 24, March 3 - 24, and March 31 - April 21^st. Discover the beauty of pastels, and the vibrant colors, whether in skins tones, or that beautiful autumn scene. Use layering, over toned surface, paint with pastels to cover the surface completely, then highlight with the softest buttery pastels.

Linda will demonstrate in all of the classes. A variety of subject matter will be used, along with many techniques. Various color schemes will be used to create vibrant and dynamic finished work. Discussions will include basic composition, value, color and temperature balance.

Classes are in four week sessions at a fee of $125.00 per session, payable at the first class in each session. The classes are on going and each class will add building blocks of information and techniques to advance your painting.