Two-Day Watercolor Workshop
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Friday and Saturday, August 14 and 15 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Intermediate and advanced students $150 Join artist Karen Sturm for a focused two-day still life painting workshop designed for intermediate and advanced students looking to deepen their skills. Through demonstrations, structured instruction, and individualized guidance, Karen will lead participants through essential elements of successful painting, including design, value, color, brushwork, and edge control. Students will work on their own paintings with ample studio time and personalized feedback. This workshop is ideal for artists seeking to refine technique, strengthen decision-making, and bring greater clarity and confidence to their work. Supply List: TBD
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About the Instructor
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JEFFERSON, GA: Karen Sturm is a Georgia-based painter. She started her art career as a Graphic Designer and, as such, approaches her painting designs with a similar sensibility. Karen is seldom without her camera as she looks for the extraordinary in the mundane. She takes pictures to freeze moments in time that convey her feelings of awe and wonder. She especially enjoys her time with people and animals while observing their personalities and textures. Karen works in series, allowing a more intimate relationship to get better acquainted with her subjects while exploring unlimited possibilities.
Back in the studio, using her own photo references and imagination, Karen starts with quick sketches, then a detailed drawing on Arches Cold Press paper. She places random bits of color, creating a roadmap of sorts, gradually adding larger washes. Many layers and final unifying glazes help hold it all together. Karen also uses a variety of finishes with her watercolor paintings, from traditional matboards and glass or plexiglass to varnish or cold wax. The use of cold wax allows a watercolor painting to be protected in a bathroom or kitchen environment. Many people believe that watercolor is the most difficult medium, Karen disagrees. Once you learn the basics and have some techniques in your tool belt, it becomes second nature. Watercolor as a medium is very versatile, never boring. Karen spends time daily in her home studio. She continues to work on her own and takes workshops and classes with well-known instructors to further her skills and understanding. She is a member of several art groups and a Signature Member of Georgia Watercolor Society. Karen has received numerous awards and recognition for her work in local, state, and national juried art exhibitions. During the summer months, she offers adult classes for beginner and intermediate levels. Commissions are available upon request. |
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