BeckerArt FLOAT-YOUR-PIGMENT Newsletter June 6th ColdWax

Published: Tue, 06/06/23

Hello

Welcome to the FLOAT-YOUR-PIGMENT Newsletter #419

This week I am taking part in the Cedarburg Plein-air Event and trying to learn as much as I can to share with my wonderful students. I am working with watercolor and gouache and preparing my paintings with Cold Wax and a plein-air frame. See video below for this information.

Last week I downloaded the Beta version of Photoshop that uses AI to manipulate photos and I have been amazed at what this program can now do. The job I retired from as a storyboard illustrator I think can now be done by a computer and can be done with photos. I will have to show you what this program can do with AI in a video in the near future. It is incredible and scary at the same time. SEE DEMO

Coming up this Sunday June 11th at the McHenry Dam State Park, is a "Love Our River Day" event with a free Plein-air along with The Studio and me from 9:30 to 3:30. Bring your painting supplies and try your hand at plein-air painting. You don't need special plein-air set-ups, just come and paint while sitting on a picnic bench or on a blanket. Come anytime between 9:30 and 3:00 and have some free fun. If you are looking for help, I'll be available to help you out. I will also have easels set up for you to show what you have painted and maybe even get the chance to sell your work. Don't forget to bring some business cards. More info HERE

Sign-up for Dillman's Watercolor Workshop in June! HERE

Yes to Class with at The Civic Center in Libertyville, Thurs, June 8th 1pm to 3:30pm

Yes to Class, at The Studio in McHenry, Sat, June 10th 9am to 11:30am

Email me at Beckerart@gmail.com for any info you may need about my classes or workshops.

Watercolors with NO GLASS

After painting at a plein-air event you eventually have to frame your work for the show that happens at the end of the event. For a watercolorist this usually means cutting a mat and glass before the event and making sure you paint for that size. I have in the last year eliminated the mat and the glass from my watercolors and used Cold Wax to prepare my watercolors so I can simply use a point driver to attach and mount them (Point Driver Video link) in a plein-air frame.

Watch video below to see how I cold wax my watercolors so I can eliminate the glass and matboard.

BeckerArt Make your Watercolors more Valuable with Cold Waxing Them

Workshops and Demonstrations 2023

Bagley Area Arts Collaborative, W/C workshop, Bagley, MN June 13-15th
Dillman's, W/C workshop, Lac du Flambeau, WI June 18th to the 22nd
Lakeland Art League, W/C workshop, Hazelhurst, WI June 25th and 26th
Plymouth Arts Center, W/C workshop, Plymouth, WI July 13th and 14th
Thousand Island Art Center, W/C, Clayton, NY July 19th, 20th 21st

Grand Marais Plein-Air, Mini-Workshop Grand Marais, MN Sept 18th
Dillman's, gouache/watercolor, Lac du Flambeau, WI Sept 24th to the 28th

Sangamon Watercolor Society, W/C workshop, Springfield, IL Oct 6th - 9th
For more info on these workshops please email me

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Artist of the Week

Lai Youinglin
Some amazing watercolors by this artist I saw on Instagram

BeckerArt LIVE Paint-a-long Demonstration
This week's Paint-a-long will be June 1st at 6:30 CST
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Click image below to download the reference photo for this week's paint-a-long

This week we will study soft edged lighting in a morning garden.

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BeckerArt FLOAT-YOUR-PIGMENT Newsletter June 6th ColdWax

Lai YouinglinSome amazing watercolors by this artist I saw on Instagram

Lai Youinglin
Some amazing watercolors by this artist I saw on Instagram