New Educational Opportunity:
Ever wish you had a coach to give you feedback on your work? ANA offers Wednesday Studio Classes, a coaching/tutorial class held alternate Wednesdays at the ANA Studio from 1:00 to 4:00. Taught by ANA Gallery Artists and other professionals, the sessions offer opportunities for feedback, inspiration, and strategies for growth as participants work.
Mini-lessons and demonstrations will be offered based on individual needs. What to bring: completed artwork, artwork in progress, materials for new pieces, personal art supplies. Come for as many sessions as you like. Check the website for dates and coaches.
November 12: Mary Datum – Original Art Christmas Cards
My process does vary but this is what I do when using acrylics. I sketch what I think would look good on a card. Then I transfer the sketch onto my blank card using my printer. I then paint it. However if I am using oils I draw right onto the card then paint, oils can be manipulated so any mistakes with the drawing can be fixed. I use Strathmore Canvas Cards, they come with envelopes. They are waterproof. Or canvas paper can be used. Just has to be cut down and no envelopes.
I will be demonstrating something simple, either a Christmas tree or a snowman. They do not require a sketch I will bring some acrylic paints and canvas paper if anyone wants to try this. I do not have extra brushes though. I will bring copies of some sketches if anyone wants to try something different than a tree or snowman.
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Medium: Work in any medium. Different instructors will be there to coach as needed.
Cost: $30 per class (pay at the class)
The ANA Studio
300 N. 2nd Street
ANA Studio
Rogers, AR 72756
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Mary Datum
Since childhood I have been drawn to the realists and I would often try to duplicate the paintings that I saw in museums. I believe that early exposure to art influenced my realistic style. I prefer to work in oil and I love the play of light and shadows as well as bright clean colors. My varied sources of inspiration come from simple things in nature, ordinary things around the home, the beauty of the Ozarks, farmland and animals. I believe that art is a lifelong process of learning and growing so I often participate in workshops.
Join us in October for this program.
