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Community Arts Center in Gloucester, Virginia

Bringing in the Magic with Mary Montague Sikes

This 2-day workshop focuses on building texture and developing your own “voice” in your artwork.

The first day will feature two demonstrations, starting with oil and cold wax and then texture with acrylics. Students who wish to work in cold wax will then have the rest of the time to experiment with building history on the surface of wooden panels, canvas, paper, and/or canvas board, then creating finished work on the final day. A demonstration using Robert Doak watercolor paints on Yupo will highlight the second day of this workshop.

The miracle of acrylics is that the artist can work on many surfaces, and oil paint can be used on top to create a finished painting.

Students can use painting materials of their choice. 

This workshop is designed to allow students to learn about the possibilities of working with oil and cold wax without having to invest in another line of supplies. They can then work with acrylics to develop texture for their paintings. Those who are curious about working in watercolor on Yupo will have an opportunity to learn more about that process.

The instructor will work with individual students, helping them learn more about developing and enhancing their own “voices” and styles.

This will be a fun two days that will be much like an artist retreat.

All levels.





Painting Like Georgia with Mary Montague Sikes

From the moment Mary Montague Sikes saw paintings by Georgia O’Keeffe, she was intrigued. She loved the colors and designs of the paintings created by the artist during her days living near Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over the years, Monti has inspired others with her love of color. She has taught workshops that focus on the O’Keeffe paintings and enjoys inspiring other artists to create work in the manner of the iconic artist. This workshop will focus on using floral close-ups to inspire. Sikes will demonstrate paintings she creates using her own photographs as working drawings. Students should bring a selection of floral photos they have taken.




Bringing In The Magic

A Painting Workshop with Mary Montague Sikes

 

This 3-day workshop focuses on building texture and developing your own “voice” in your artwork. 

The first day will feature two demonstrations, starting with oil and cold wax and then texture with acrylics. Students who wish to work in cold wax will then have the rest of the time to experiment with building history on the surface of wooden panels, canvas, paper, and/or canvas board, then creating finished work on the final day. A demonstration using Robert Doak watercolor paints on Yupo will highlight the third day of this workshop.

The miracle of acrylics is that the artist can work on many surfaces, and oil paint can be used on top to create a finished painting. Students can use painting materials of their choice. The instructor will also show working techniques for “Painting Like Georgia” using acrylic materials.

This workshop is designed to allow students to learn about the possibilities of working with oil and cold wax without having to invest in another line of supplies. They can then work with acrylics to develop texture for their paintings. Those who are curious about working in watercolor on Yupo will have an opportunity to learn more about that process.

The instructor will work with individual students, helping them learn more about developing and enhancing their own “voices” and styles. This will be a fun three days that will be much like an artist retreat. All levels.




2019 Juried Show Winners

Congratulations to our 2nd Annual Juried Show winners!

  • 1st Place – Theresa Wells Stifel “Constance”
  • 2nd Place – Mary Montague Sikes “Point of Entry”
  • 3rd Place – Trotter Hardy “Circular Reasoning”
“Constance” by Theresa Wells Stifel
“Point of Entry” by Mary Montague Sikes
“Circular Reasoning” by Trotter Hardy

There is ongoing voting at the gallery for the month of April for the “People’s Choice Award” which will be given at the close of the show. If you haven’t seen this show, stop by, enjoy the artwork and vote! If you have seen the show, come again and vote!! Congratulations to all our winners and to each artist who submitted their works for judging!