Art & Frame of Sarasota

Designed to feel good from the first squeeze to the last pour, When it's right, you know it.  The right medium gives you the dry time, the mark making, and the look you want. Without having to think about it.  When a painting is completed, all the thought, effort and emotion that went into it are reflected in the artist’s marks. Choosing the appropriate painting medium can be an essential part of making oil painting your own. With a painting medium that fits your needs, you can get into the flow of painting faster and stay there longer. So what's the right medium for you?  View the videos below and the resources at gamblincolors.com.  Click links below to view Gamblin Fluid Mediums Gamblin Gel Mediums  

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  Friday, January 17th & Saturday, January 18th, 2025 Class Fee: $125 per person ( Material Provided) 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM (both days) Learn the basics to wood carving in this beginner friendly 2-day workshop! The class will go over safety, types of wood, carving tools, and techniques used for the project.  Each student will carve and paint their very own duck to take home at the end of the class. 2 Design options available Call 941-366-2301 to reserve your space. Limited space available.  8 student capacity

 

Friday, December 6, 2024 10:30 am - 4:30 pm $90 Come and join Barbara, a self-taught professional watercolor pencil artist, teacher and author as you explore the vibrant world of watercolor pencils on paper. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this session will guide you through a simple step by step technique to blend and shade. Let’s create something beautiful together! Call 941-366-2301 to reserve your space. Limited space