September 12 & 13, 2023 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Class fee is $180
From its rugged coast, to its deep, clean lakes and expansive forests, Maine has attracted artists for centuries. Painters come to capture its natural beauty and the people who work and play amongst it. In this class, you will explore how to draw and paint the human figure, as well as how to integrate them into our landscapes. Yikes! I know! This can feel very daunting and intimidating for a lot of artists, but don’t be afraid. Erica will take the class step by step through learning everything from the basics of simplifying the figure, creating gestural movement, and capturing body language. You will learn how to incorporate figures into compositions to help create more depth and richer stories. The class will explore different watercolor techniques and skills through a series of demonstrations. Students will receive one-on-one feedback.
This in-person class will be held here at Wanderwood, in our event barn. This is an indoor environment with comfortable restrooms + space. Students are expected to bring their own painting supplies and will receive a supply list prior to class. This class is open to all levels of painting ability. There will be a short break for lunch; please bring your own lunch to enjoy.
Erica Qualey in her home studio in midcoast Maine.
About Erica:
Erica brings to her workshops 20 years of knowledge gained from experience as a professional watercolor artist. She is a sought after teacher and is known by her students to be gentle and encouraging, yet very thorough with her instruction. Erica is an award winning watercolor artist. She received a BFA in design from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY and is a Signature Member of The New England Watercolor Society. She has exhibited internationally and has been published in Splash 19: The Illusion of Light. She has worked as a teaching artist for many years, including 10 years at the Farnsworth Art Museum in Rockland, ME and the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. She was recently awarded a grant from the Maine Arts Association supporting her work as a virtual art educator.
For more information, you are invited to visit Erica’s website or contact Erica by email at ericaqualey@gmail.com .