Marcia bubbles with enthusiasm and clever ideas. This workshop was a wonderful way to paint a surface that will give you years of enjoyable use. 
The note book surface was painted in the "Rosemary West style". Not only did students learn a new technique, but they also acquired a beautiful binder that will serve to store, organize and display your works in progress. Wow! Isn’t this the original purpose of Decorative Painting, making everyday utilitarian surfaces beauty?
The background treatment that is done with this painting style gives the entire painting a soft appearance. The other unique aspect of this project was the wrap around landscape 
that encircled the sides of the box. Each side had a different scene, but each flowed into the other, making a continuous panorama. After all the acrylic painting was completed, oil rouging was applied to intensify the colors. Most people finished the top and some of the sides. The attendees who stayed for both days got their project completed. Several people painted the scene on a memory box as well as their project. The painting, the visiting, and the sharing of ideas made for a very pleasant experience. A good time was had by all. 
One of the most admirable attributes of our club is the enthusiasm members show exploring new techniques and mediums. Who better to guide us than Mina. She used acrylic paints and a medium that allows you to use them as if they were water color. 
On Saturday, May 10, we had a great turn out, and as always we were excited to paint together again. The experience was so delightful, that I'm sure some of our members will go home and experiment with this new medium.Thanks Mina, you are a delightful lady and gifted teacher.
time that was had by all. Fantastic, stupendous, are just a few words that could be used to describe Peggy as a teacher, painter, and person, oh and adorable too. Her method of making us believe we could push and pull those brushes and her constant reminding us "gel on first" brought out some wonderful pieces by all.....well almost all! I flunked fireflies! Had to wipe off those little buggers many times before I got one right. Peggy has a very laid back and gentle way of bringing out the best in everyone, until she got to mine......She smiled and told me I had my own little way of painting. Sigh......it was sad to see the wonderful weekend end and to say goodbye to Bob her husband, who handled all the products, such a gentle patient man......and to Peggy for her great teaching and bringing about such a great friendship bonding time for all. 
Some of our members decided to use this Seminar as an opportunity to work
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Workshop. Dottie Kuhl is always professionally prepared and ready to go. She is an excellent teacher, with great knowledge and genuine concern that everyone. Everyone gets all the help they need to complete a great project. We had a good attendance, and everyone had a great time with lots of laughter. Painting and laughter, it doesn't get any better.
and show a special piece and make plans select for the New Year. I was inspired by the pieces presented. Dottie had an imaginative assortment of gourds. Members brought wonderful pieces to show, beautifully painted memory boxes, as well as pieces for us to select as a class project. But, Marianne Sydenstricker captured our hearts with pieces painted by her students who are Alzheimer’s patients. Marianne is one of only two artists in our State who teaches this type of class.
