Hello 

Just got back from my trip out East this evening and is the reason I am getting out this newsletter so late.... but as they say "better late then never"

Last week in Vermont was one of the best weeks at Vermont Art Event ever! It was simply amazing and the students were fantastic. Hope to get back there again next year

This week I want to talk about Holbein Fluid Acrylics and the new class I taught in Vermont last week.

This Thursday and Saturday I do have watercolor classes going, so I hope to see you all there!

Happy Painting

David

Last week I conducted my first ever Fluid Acrylics Class and it turned out better then ever!
the 2 paintings are the 2 in this newsletter. The top one is an image of Lake Champlain, Vermont and the other is a scene from the ocean somewhere.

When painting with Fluid Acrylics I use them exactly the same way I use watercolors, floating the pigment just like I would with my watercolors.

The advantage is that the paint will never come off your paper once it is dry and you can use more opaque applications to you watercolor work and won't turn mat like watercolors do when used thick or opaque.

The disadvantage is you can't scrub anything out once it is painted.

All in all I loved the paint and plan on using them once in a while, combining them with watercolor. Will need to practice a new technique!

Last week I also had the opportunity to conduct a BeckerArt Party in OItter Lake, Quebec, Canada for my customer cousin. What a great way to have a reunion of friends and family. Normally I don't do 2 different paintings at a paint party but since it was a cousin's request, I had to obey:)!

Book a private paint party with me by emailing me at BeckerArt@gmail.com I will give you all the info or you can find this info on my website at www.davidrbecker.com

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If you are ever looking to use a tool to help you draw, why not try this one. Looks like the masters use to use this one

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