May 2015 GYOTAKU EVENT at Trunk Show Boutique

I forgot to post these photos of the fun evening at the Trunk Show Ladies Boutique last May. Thanks, Amber Bailey, for hosting this event. 

 

Art Classes in Early 2016

***JANUARY FEBRUARY 2016 OFFERINGS***

Email Grace at grace.mckee@live.com to register. Questions welcome. 

PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS

Thursday mornings in January

10 am - 12:30 pm 

ONE OPENING AVAILABLE

$125

Students furnish their own supplies. A supply list will be emailed to registrants. 

Learn to mix colors from four tubes of paint and how to paint from your photo, selecting what to leave in and what to take out. Learn to create a focal point. All levels welcome. I'll help you move ahead from where you are. 

DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN - $125

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

Tentative dates:

Tuesdays, Jan 12 - Feb 9, 10 am - 12:30 pm

Students purchase workbook; drawing supplies furnished.

According to Dr. Betty Edwards, anyone who can hold a pencil and sign their name can learn to draw. Learn to see as an artist. YOU can draw!!!

BASICS OF COLOR USING WATERCOLOR PENCILS - $25

One 2 1/2 hour session on Monday, January 25, 10 am - 12:30 pm

One or two openings available. HURRY!

Students purchase watercolor pencils; other supplies furnished. 

A great way to add color to your drawings and possibly a giant step towards painting with watercolors. 

GYOTAKU WORKSHOP - $35

Everything furnished. 

January date/time TBD

Let me know when you would like this. 

A fun 2 1/2 hour workshop where you will rub a fish to create a fantastic fish print. Everyone leaves with a gorgeous acrylic paint print on muslin. Frame it or make a pillow or beach bag or whatever. 

*****FEBRUARY 2016 OFFERINGS*****

BASICS OF WATERCOLOR - $100

First Four Mondays in February 

10 am - 12:30 pm

Basic supplies will be furnished by instructor: Watercolor paper and primary colors. Brushes will be loaned. 

Participants may want to bring additional items as class progresses. 

GYOTAKU WORKSHOP

Valencia Lakes Residents

Friday, February 19, 10 am - 12:30 pm

$35 All inclusive

Each participant will leave with a fish rubbing in acrylic on muslin. 

Contact Ally Davis if you have questions. 

Register with Alex Murphy, VL Lifestyles Manager. 

2nd Annual Holiday Gift & Decor Market, Dec 6

I will be participating in the 2nd Annual Holiday Gift & Décor Market on December 6, 10 am - 3 pm, in the Lagoon Room of the MiraBay Clubhouse. Please come by and say hell-o.

I'll be displaying my acrylic paintings and other artwork.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL: I will be taking commissions* for graphite portrait sketches for Christmas, 7 1/2" x 7 1/2", for $55. 
*Limited quantity due to time constraints so order early.

$35 Gyotaku Workshop Certificate - One 2 1/2 hour fish rubbing workshop; all supplies included.

$50 Gift Certificate to be used towards classes or purchase of artwork:

• Painting with Acrylics: Four sessions (2 1/2 hours each) - $100
• Students bring own supplies, canvas, et cetera.
• Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain; Five sessions (2 1/2 hours each) - $125
• Students purchase workbook (approx. $20); all art supplies included.
• Graphite portrait sketches to be drawn after the holidays
• 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" - One person or animal - $125 Fits standard mat and frame (not included).
• 7 1/2" x 9 1/2" - Two people and/or animals - $175 Fits standard mat and frame (not included).

Thank You for Motivating Me

Sharing my love of the creative process with others brings me joy. Helping my Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain students learn about drawing profiles got me motivated. I am drawing my husband in profile. I've been through a lot lately and my creative juices were not flowing. Thank you, ladies, for re-igniting my flame. 

Photos from March 25, 2015, GYOTAKU

That ah-ha moment! Look at the happy faces. Rubbing a fish, especially for the very first time, produces anxiety. Not to worry. I have never let anyone leave without a good print. Ten accomplished gyotaku artists!

Get a minimum of eight friends who want to do this and I'll come to your location in SouthShore, Florida. $35 covers fish and all supplies. You bring nothing but a clothespin for your nose. LOL

Email me with your preferred date and time (2 1/2 hours) and I'll get back to you: grace.mckee@live.com. 

Beginning Gyotaku Workshop March 25, 2015

Beginning Gyotaku Workshop (Direct Method)
Wednesday, March 25
10:30 - 12
Apollo Beach, Florida
Specific location TBD

$35 covers workshop and all materials necessary.
Participants will leave with a good fish print on muslin.

To register, email Grace at grace.mckee@live.com.

What is gyotaku and direct method?

Gyotaku is fish rubbing.
Direct method means that paint or ink is applied to the fish and then the muslin is placed over the fish and rubbed to make a fish print. The eye is painted in afterwards.

The gyotaku can then be framed or sewn onto a pillow, a beach bag, or whatever.