Susan Spanbauer
Sept 18-23, 2011
(Four Teaching Days)
Capturing “Whimsical Children” in Watercolor
New to Dillman’s
www.spanbauerart.com
What could be more fun than painting the giggles and wiggles of children building a sand castle or digging for shells by the sea shore? Painting children is very rewarding. It is a subject that we all know and love. Painting children is a great learning tool for handling watercolor techniques – they require that light touch to capture their pure skin tones. You will learn how to capture the innocence and wonder in the children’s eyes, the soft flow in their cheeks, and the mud splashed on their dirty jeans. Susan will share the special techniques necessary to mix colors for their facial tones, the sassy sparking eyes, the soft shine in their windblown hair, and their pouting lips.
We will create our subjects from photos and learn to draw and transfer them to watercolor paper. We will have a small session on drawing and proportion of children. There will be hands-on help for the beginner. If your drawing skills need help, I will have something special for you in class. Everyone will have a delightful drawing on their paper, ready to paint, even if you are a new watercolorist. You will learn to create the “children’s glow”, deal in shadows, leave highlights, study warm and cold skin tones, work with textures and fabrics, and then decide on the right background for your painting. Look in your photos and I’m sure you will find that extra special shot of a child doing something adorable. Come and join us as we paint the “Whimsical Children”.
There is nothing like the “great outdoors” in Wisconsin to sit and listen to the quiet and view mother nature’s glorious beauty. Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation, with its hospitality, comfort and serenity is sure to stir your creative spirit. You will spend 4 teaching days and 5 nights in one of the most peaceful places in Wisconsin doing what you love to do…being a watercolorist. – Susan Spanbauer.
Susan Spanbauer is a recognized portrait artist in Wisconsin having taught in central and northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan for many years. With Susan’s enthusiasm for teaching, people from across the country have learned to paint their passions in her workshops. Her work can be seen in many galleries throughout the state and has been sold nationally to private and corporate collectors. Many of her children’s paintings appear in children’s hospitals throughout Wisconsin. Her work has won many local and regional awards for “Best of Show” and recently the Altrusa International Award. Her work has appeared in The Artists Magazine, Watercolor Magic and Watercolor Sketchbook. She is a member of the Wisconsin Watercolor Society and an associate member of the National Watercolor Society.
Artists Statement:
Although I enjoy painting for galleries, shows, and collectors, as well as for my own well being… teaching is what gives me my greatest joy. I love working with people and sharing my watercolor gift with them.
Studio: Something for all levels.
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Susan offers a partial tuition scholarship.
Workshop Fee: $475 + tax
Room & One Dinner Fee: $309 + tax
Class Fees Explained
Workshop Itinerary
Workshop Itinerary
Sunday, 9/18
Check-In to your unit at Dillman’s (check-in time is 3:00)
5:00 Welcome Reception
6:00 Dinner
Monday – Thursday, 9/19-9/22
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Class in Session
Thursday, 9/22
4:00 Farewell Champagne Toast
Thursday night’s accommodations are part of the room package for this workshop
Friday, 9/23
Depart - check-out time is 10:00
Day students are welcome to attend the Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception (included in your package). You are also invited to join the class dinners (additional fee). PAL’s (Participants at large) can vacation at Dillman’s for $50 per night for accommodations. Costs for box lunches and dinners are additional.
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