Janet works with Dr. Martin\u2019s Hydrus Liquid Watercolors, but I improvised with my own tube paints. She demonstrated techniques featuring crumpled wax paper and a credit card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>- Here\u2019s my version of her winter scene. I love the energy in the sweep of the sky and the snowdrifts.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Dillman\u2019s regularly sponsors online demonstrations with all kinds of artists. Follow their Facebook feed to be alerted to upcoming programs and enjoy replays of past sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Immediately on the heels of that session, I spent two hours in another paint along workshop with UK urban sketcher, Ian Fennelly<\/a>. Ian is known for his lively, detailed, colorful sketches created with Tombow markers, permanent ink liners, and watercolors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n- Even though I live in the middle of the prairies, it was fun to imagine myself seaside as I recreated this rickety beached boat and its sentinel seagulls.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fennelly\u2019s session was sponsored by EtchrLab<\/a>, maker of fine sketchbooks. They offer an extensive range of online mini-lab workshops<\/a> at extremely reasonable prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s lots of online learning to be had if you keep your eyes and ears open. Have fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Even though I live in the middle of the prairies, it was fun to imagine myself seaside as I recreated this rickety beached boat and its sentinel seagulls.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n