Jane Freeman & Cindy Agan

Jane Freeman has been painting for over 30 years. She graduated with a BFA from the University of North Dakota and has worked primarily in watercolor since 1989. She has had her work accepted into a number of national and international shows and has her signature with the Transparent Watercolor Society of America, Missouri Watercolor Society and Red River Watercolor Society. She is an associate of the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, Arizona Watercolor Association and Watercolor West.

Jane is the author of "A Celebration of Light", a book by North Light on her technique in watercolor. Jane is published in Splash 7 and Splash 9, books by North Light, as well as International Artist's book entitled "How Did You Paint That? " volume 2 of floral and still life. She was a featured artist in the January, 2003 issue of the American Artist Magazine, in the June, 2004 issue of The Artist's Sketchbook magazine and featured in the Dec/Jan 2006 issue of International Artist Magazine She was also a finalist for the cover of the 2005 summer issue of Watercolor magazine and was featured in that issue.
Jane's work tells a story about her world. The flowers she paints usually come from her gardens, as she is an inactive Master Gardener. Her still life paintings are full of family keepsakes. "I paint the things I love and I hope that the viewer sees beauty in the things I treasure."

Cindy Agan is a self-taught and internationally published watercolor, portrait artist, author and teacher. She prefers realism in all mediums, which include pastel, watercolor and fluid acrylics. Her work has been accepted in numerous national and international juried shows, and can be found in private and corporate collections. She is a signature member of the Louisiana Watercolor Society.

Cindy is the author of the instructional book and art video titled Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life. An excerpt of her video has been included in the video titled 10 Top Painting Tips with nine other artists from around the world.

Cindy conducts workshops throughout the United States and Canada, and is the recipient of over 70 awards.

Her paintings have been featured in the following books:
Painters Quick Reference: Birds & Butterflies, Splash 10 ~ Passionate Brushstrokes, Drawing and Painting People: The Essential Guide, A Celebration of Light: Painting the Texture of Light, Painters Quick Reference Series: Cats & Dogs, Splash 9 ~Watercolor Secrets, Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life, Splash 7 ~ Celebration of Light and Splash 6 ~ The Magic of Texture.

Over 45 of her images have been reproduced as limited edition, giclee prints and greeting cards.

Call WCA at (970) 318-0150 or email for a registration form, or Register

June 8, 2008

The GO date is the date when, if the minimum number of students has registered, we know the class will be held. If the minimum number of students has not registered by the GO date, the class will be canceled. So be sure and register early to help ensure your class will be held.

Dynamic Duo Watercolor Workout: Still Life and Portrait Workshop

Jane Freeman and Cindy Agan have joined forces to offer you a unique workshop experience. This innovative approach to teaching is like having two workshops in one! You will explore realism in watercolor through the eyes of two top instructors, who share their secrets in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned painter, Jane and Cindy will take you to the next level of your ability through lecture, demonstrations and critiques, all the while giving you the personal attention that you deserve.

Here is a sampling of the topics that will be discusses and demonstrated:
* learn the common elements of painting still life, floral, portraiture and pets
* how to develop a stronger and more dramatic composition with interesting shapes and lighting
* compose with photographs, find and accent the center of interest and how to trust your color choices
* how to paint textures such as flowers, glass, lace, metal, wood, skin, fabric, hair, fur, grass, fruit, backgrounds and much more!

Jane is the author of the book titled "A Celebration of Light" and Cindy is the author of the book and video titled "Painting Watercolors that Sparkle with Life". Collectively, Cindy and Jane's publications include ten books and six artist magazines. They have exhibited their work in national and international juried shows and solo exhibits, have attained signature memberships and are the recipients of over 75 awards.

Cindy is from South Bend, IN and Jane from Bemidji, MN. They share a love for realism and portraying light in their watercolors.

Bring your art supplies, photographs and your sense of humor because we are going to have a lot of fun!

Pay in full before the GO date and receive a 10% discount on the price of the class.

$ 435 non-members WCA - $395 if paid in full before GO date
$ 395 members - $360 if paid in full before GO date

We must receive your registration and a 50% deposit by the GO date in order to know if the class will make.

Supply List, Suggestions and Instructions: All WCA students receive a 15% discount on art supplies at The Painting Marmot, on Main St., in Ouray, CO.

Students are encouraged to try both a still life and a portrait if they so choose!

Brushes: #4, 6, 8, 10 Rounds, a #24 round is great for backgrounds

Paper: Arches 140# or 300# cold pressed

Palette: Choose a palette with large mixing areas and colors that pertain to your painting.

Other: two plastic water containers, drawing pencil and sharpener, kneaded eraser, Magic Rub eraser, and plenty of extra paper for practice, a handful of Q-tips, facial tissues, bath towel and masking tape with low tack.

Optional: hair dryer and extension cord

Janie's suggested Palette: I prefer transparent and semi-transparent paints. My palette is Daniel Smith but I do not expect everyone to have that. Just have a good assortment of clean colors that you are familiar with but make sure they are professional grade. Also they should be transparent or semi-transparent. Test your colors to know what you have. I am always testing new colors so this list can change just a little but basically this is what I have on my palette now. Indanthrone Blue, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Turquoise, Undersea Green, Sap Green, Quinacridone Gold, New Gamboge, Transparent Pyrrol Orange, Hansa Yellow Med., Perylene Scarlet, Quinacridone Rose, Perylene Red, Quinacridone Red, Transparent Brown Oxide, Permanent Brown, Quinacridone Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Quinacridone Burnt Orange, and Carbazole Violet. I will try to keep this list updated as I change colors. You will find a group of colors that you like best and to save money you can buy tubes and share with a friend to see if they work for you.

Janie's Instructions: Come with your paper stretched and ready to go. Use your own photos to work from and have your subject drawn lightly onto your paper. If there are areas you are uncertain of, leave them and we will work on that. Enlarge your photos to 8x10 if you have trouble seeing the detail or you can use 5x7. Make sure you bring all the photos you think you might need for what you are painting. Also make several black and white photocopies of your photos, 8x10 in size off a copy machine, for values of the picture, as this can be useful for design consideration and for reworking the composition.

Cindy's suggested Portrait Palette:
Winsor & Newton: Brown Ochre, Yellow Ochre, Cerulean Blue, Cadmium Red, Rose Madder Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Ivory Black

American Journey: (Found at www.cheapjoes.com) Coffee with Cream, Apricot (flesh), Peachy Keen

DaVinci: Cadmium Red Light (this brand is needed to mix the correct skintones)

Winsor & Newton Designer's Gouache: Permanent White

Cindy's Instructions: Prior to class: using a 3-H pencil, lightly sketch or trace your portrait onto Arches paper, cut to a size approximately 11x14. Keep it simple ~ head and shoulders. To clearly see the details, the head should measure approx. 6 to 7 inches from the top of the head to the chin. Attach your portrait to a sturdy board with masking tape. Bring two copies of your reference photos, one in color and one in black and white.