Start the new year off with a relaxing morning connecting art and nature in the heart of the beautiful Washougal River Valley!
OVERVIEW:
Guided by artists Susan Elizabeth Fronckowiak & Arin Rae, this experience invites you to slow down, connect with nature, and express your creativity through plein air watercolor painting. No experience necessary!
Each class in this series will follow a similar style and flow, while offering its own unique focus. In January, we’ll explore lighting—how light and shadow shift the colors you see, influence your choices, and transform the way your artwork comes to life.
Date: Sunday, January 11th
Time: 1-4pm
Location: The Treehouse Art Studio. A 5-Acre Property in the Washougal River Valley, WA (about 30 minutes from Portland, 15 minutes outside of Washougal, WA). Address will be provided to ticket-holders at least two weeks prior to event.
Weather: Winter in the PNW can be a gamble! We hope to be outdoors and will have blankets, warm beverages and covered areas to sit and paint. An indoor option will be available as well.
The morning will begin with a 30-minute guided nature connection, followed by an observational sketchbook journaling exercise that will teach you how to observe your surroundings like an artist. We'll focus this month on lighting: how the light and shadows affect what you see and the colors you use in a sketch. You'll then be invited to paint from your own inspiration on the land.
A limited palette of watercolors and paper will be provided at the event, but you are encouraged to bring your favorite painting supplies as well.
Please contact arin@arinraeart.com or susanfronckowiak@gmail.com with any questions!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS:
Arin: Arin is a watercolor and mixed media artist based in Portland. With a background in the physical sciences, she lives at the intersection of nature, science and art and uses art as a platform to teach, explore and understand how the world works while breaking down the barrier between art and science. You can learn more about her work at www.arinraeart.com or on Instagram (@arinrae.art).
Susan: With over 30 years of experience as an adventurer, teacher, and mentor, Susan brings a deep passion for working with people. Her love of wild places, creative expression, and meaningful connection led her to opening the Treehouse Art Studio. As an artist, empowerment coach, and rite of passage guide, she weaves together nature-based practices, council, and art to support others in stepping into deeper presence and personal transformation. You can learn more about Susan and the Treehouse at:
www.susanelizabethatthetreehouseartstudio.com Instagram (@susanelizabethatthetreehouse)
or facebook (www.facebook.com/susan.elizabeth.the.treehouse.art.studio)
