Learn to paint funky, colorful pet portraits in this 2.5 hour workshop with local artist Gabrielle Stratmann. No experience necessary! We'll start with drawing and sketching techniques, and learn how to use watercolors, pencils, and acrylagouache to create a final painting on wood to hang in your home. Our pet portraits will be full of character!
P.S. you don’t need to have a pet to do this workshop. And we can paint any creature: feathered, scaled, or furry!
Audience: teens and adults
Skill level: beginners and anyone looking to extend their skill set
Supplies we'll provide: all tools and materials plus kind, patient instruction and inspiration
Supplies to bring with you:
- Your curiosity and willingness to experiment
- An apron or smock to protect your clothes (optional)
COVID safety precautions:
- If you are not feeling well or if anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, please stay home.
- Masks are welcome in the studio.
When you sign up for this class, you're agreeing to abide by our safety precautions as well as our registration policy. Please contact us before registering if you have any questions.
Instructor:
Gabrielle Jolie Stratmann infuses her whimsical sense of humor into distinct illustrations depicting snails, bugs, and animals. She loves to spend hours outdoors in her favorite state, Maine, observing little creatures in their natural worlds. Gabrielle enjoys creating with all different mediums from watercolor to embroidery.
