UPCOMING
WEEKLY ART EVENTS – ONLINE

Thursday, February 20 @ 5-6 pm MST

LIVE PANEL: How to Find Your Courage! Unlock Artistic Confidence & Thrive

• How to recognize imposter syndrome when it shows up in your work and mindset.
• Ways to reframe your thinking so you understand and embrace your value as an artist.
• The power of connecting with a community of cheerleaders, that gets it.

Special Event | Sunday, February 23 @ 11 am-1 pm MST

5 Core Practices of Composition

• LIMITED FOCUS to simplify and emphasize elements for compelling storytelling 
• VARIATION to create more engaging, less static compositions
• MOVEMENT to convey flow and energy to capture and guide the viewer’s eye
• PICTURE FORMAT to intentionally direct energy and movement
• ACTIVE NEGATIVE SPACE to go from passive to enriched

Thursday, February 27 @ 12-1 pm MST

LIVE PANEL: The Art Of Encaustic

• What Encaustic Is: Learn about this rich, wax-based medium and why it’s a favorite among artists.
• Getting Started: Essential tools, materials, studio setup, and safety tips to begin your encaustic journey.
• Techniques! Fun and creative DEMOS to help you experiment with texture and layering.

Thursday, March 6 @ 5-6 pm MST

LIVE PANEL: Use Reference Photos Like a Pro

• The telltale signs of a GOOD vs. BAD reference photo 
• How to avoid some COMMON MISTAKES artists make when choosing reference material
• How a reference photo can help you IMPROVE YOUR PAINTINGS or HINDER YOUR GROWTH

Thursday, March 13 @ 5-7 pm MDT

LIVE DEMO! Animal Realism in Watercolor

• The essential MATERIALS for painting animals in watercolor (brushes, paper, colors).
• How to paint EXPRESSIVE eyes, a realistic nose, and soft, detailed fur.
• The secrets to MIXING & LAYERING colors for depth and dimension.