Thurs–Fri March 3-4 “Big Skies and Deserts” – There is no place on earth that rivals the big dramatic skies of Southern Utah as they billow and grow above the expansive deserts of southern Utah. This workshop will examine the characteristics of skies, and the special techniques watercolorists use to paint them effectively. We will also work on painting sand, desert washes, and desert shrubs such as yuccas and sage. Cost $175 About the workshops: Classes are held at A…

For registration information contact: Colleen Reynolds colleencrbe @ q.com     

Thurs–Fri April 7-8 “Drawing and On-location Sketching” – Drawing is fundamental to all art. This class focuses on the most important elements in drawing, which are also the keys to making successful paintings. We will learn to see the effects of light and shadow to create mass and form. Roland will teach his on-location sketching techniques and how he uses them to develop paintings back in the studio. We will sketch both indoors and outdoors weather permitting. About the workshops:…

“Plein Air Painting in Red Rock Country” – Painting outdoors can be both exhilarating and frustrating. While bugs and changing shadows create special challenges, being on-site gives the artist a perfect image to paint from. With a few tips you can get started on the right foot and find the shorthand for dealing with the rapidly changing sun. We will start in the studio but end up outdoors where we will work on plein air paintings in the Zion National…

Let it snow, let it snow... Snow is a favorite subject of watercolorists. Learn to use negative painting and wet-into-wet techniques to create the softness and beauty of winter scenes in watercolor. We will explore the contrast of white snow on warm red rocks, deep green junipers, and rustic barns. We will also consider using wet-into-wet techniques to paint stormy skies. We will work in the studio. Cost $175 Dates & Price 2/2/2017 - 2/3/2017 $175.00 Location A Passion for Painting…