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CELEBRATING AUTUMN with Brush Painting!



Join us on September 22 for Lava Mum & September 29 for Autumn leaves with Goldfinch, both @ 12-3pm: 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-autumn-brush-painting-party-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-995605411587?aff=oddtdtcreator


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Colorado Summer Landscape Series:

7/28 and 8/4/24 @ 12-3pm MDT 🎉

We are painting the local Colorado "14-er" mountain peaks of Challenger Point (14,087 ft.) and Kit Carson Peak (14,171 ft.) in 2 distinctively different ways.  

We will be learning the classic Po Mo landscape painting technique of ink + washes in color on "sized" rice paper.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-colorado-landscape-brush-painting-party-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-939984277277

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Summer Introductory Brush Painting classes: 


7/13 - Lan Orchid, 8/3 - Summer Bamboo and Chrysanthemum 9/7/24 @ 12-3pm MDT. 🎨

I am heeding the call for more single introductory Po Mo Chinese Brush Painting classes that folks can jump into without any prior experience at all. Yeah! 🥳 

So, in addition to my usual classes (see Colorado wildflowers below) the first virtual class of this type will be Lan Grass Orchid next month on Saturday, 7/13 @ 12-3pm. We will start at the very beginning with some history, the 4 treasures, brush holding, preparing and loading + experimenting with different papers and finally learning our 2 main brush stroke techniques in velvety ink with an option for gold metallic. 

Join us for a zero pressure, FUN 🎉 afternoon where class time ($9 @ hr) and supplies are super affordable. You can even showcase your art immediately in simple scrolls from Oriental Art Supply❣️


Join us for a special Colorado-themed Summer Brush Painting party!  6/23 & 6/30 @ 12-3pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-colorado-summer-brush-painting-party-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-914803520957


We are painting 2 of my favorite Colorado wildflowers that explode into bloom every Summer in my neighborhood - 

the Rocky Mountain Wild Iris & the Colorado Bee Plant!


If you have been looking for a supportive and fun group to get creative with, try our monthly classes.  Affordable ($9 @ hour), taught at a gentle, step-by-step pace, our online classes include optional homework in-between sessions and are RECORDED so, you can download for future reference. 

Hope to see you for these 2 bright, Summer subjects!  

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Join us for one of the quintesential Summer subjects...the elegant BAMBOO!

This subject is truly considered to be the “perfect gentleman” according to Asian lore with its upright and strong presence plus it’s resiliency to withstand harsh winter weather.  It remains green and a hopeful during the dormant time of year; a perfect metaphor for us!  
The first class 5/19 we will learn how to paint “new” Bamboo in ink (with an option for a hint of silver) progressing 5/26 to a mature Bamboo in lush summer colors with several Cicada friends flying in (we are having a double brood this year of 13 + 17 yr old Cicadas!)
We have a fun and very supportive community.  Join us!

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Grass Orchids are blooming!

If you have been looking for a supportive creative community, then join us 4/7 & 4/14/24 @ 12-3pm for the perfect subject to start your Brush Painting journey with! 
I meet with brand new painters 30 min before our first class to go over brush holding, preparing and loading so, we can make the most of our classroom time together.  
Classes are affordable ($24.50 @) and are recorded for students to download for future reference.
Hope to see you in class soon!
 


CRANES ARE COMING!

We are celebrating the elegant 35K Sandhill Cranes that migrate through my neighborhood in Colorado! www.mvcranefest.org

3/17 & 3/24/24 @ 12-3pm MST!

Join us for this fun 2-class series when we will explore the iconic Crane.  A line draft will be sent for ease of proportions.  Classes taught step-by-step so, beginners most welcome!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-cranes-a-virtual-2-class-brush-painting-series-registration-828718638757 

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the DRAGON with us on - Saturday, 2/24/24 @ 12-3pm MST, when we will create a cool Dragon emerging out of the clouds.  A line draft will be sent for ease of composition.  No experience necessary.  Paint with us!   

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-year-of-the-dragon-registration-804117837097?aff=oddtdtcreator 

  The Sunday, 2/25 class sold out but, I just added the above class the day before - Sat 2/25... 

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Do you want more creativity and artistic support in 2024???

    If so, then join us for a Plum Blossom virtual 2-class series 1/28 & 2/4/24 @ 12-3pm MST.  This subject is one of the 4 Gentlemen (seasonal foundational subjects in Brush Painting) and perfect for beginner painters!  Classes taught step-by-step and are recorded for future reference.  Brand new painters are met 30 min before the class to go over basics.  Optional homework critiques too!  We have a lovely community of Brush Painters - join us! 😍

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-virtual-intro-to-brush-painting-winter-plum-blossom-128-242024-registration-782995519677



Create your own hand-painted Holiday Cards!

12/2 & 12/3/23 @ 12-3pm MST.

Classes are taught step-by-step and RECORDED for downloading.  Join the fun - beginners most welcome! 😍

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-holiday-cards-a-virtual-2-class-brush-painting-party-registration-738205972937?aff=oddtdtcreator




Also, back by popular demand:  Pop-Up Fireworks Workshop

Saturday 12/30/23 @ 12-3pm. Just in time for New Year's Eve! 

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireworks-pop-up-a-beginning-brush-painting-workshop-registration-742789432187?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Painters will have their choice of NY (statue of liberty), Paris or London skylines!  

End your year with a creative bang! 💥💥💥

 


Paint the iconic Autumn Chrysanthemum with us 

9/24/23 and 10/1/23 @ 12-3pm MDT.

Beginners most welcome!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-chrysanthemum-brush-painting-party-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-705633116647?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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Join us for a 2-class series painting the magnificent 

LOTUS!  8/6 & 8/13/23 @ 12-3 MDT.  

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-lotus-brush-painting-party-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-667856415517?aff=oddtdtcreator 



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New to Brush Painting?  If so, then join us for

the quintessential Summer subject 

BAMBOO!  6/4 & 6/11/23 

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bamboo-brush-painting-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-628535706217


 

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Lan and Hui Orchids 4/23 & 4/30/23!  

This is the first of the 4 Gentlemen and perfect for beginners!


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We are celebrating the elegant Sandhill Crane 3/26/23!

There are 25-30 thousand of these graceful birds that migrate through my Colorado valley.  I can't wait to see these beauties each year in their natural environment.

We will just be using Ink, White and Red to keep it simple and students can choose to paint a single Crane or 2 depending on experience.  Class will also be recorded for future reference!  

If you are a first-time Brush Painter, Leigha will meet you 30 min before class to go over basic brush holding, preparation and loading so, new students will have a little ink play before class.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-cranes-a-virtual-brush-painting-workshop-registration-563842216247  




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A huge THANK YOU to all who joined our sold out bunny workshop celebrating the Year of the Rabbit 2/26/23!

Stay tuned for Crane Workshop 3/26/23...  

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Start your New Year with some glittery creativity!  Join me for a 2-class series on the traditional Brush Painting subject - Plum Blossom!   Sundays, 1/29 and 2/5/23 @ 12-3pm MST.
Class fee includes: optional homework critiques as well as a class recording available for download!  
 
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I'm hosting a pop-up "Fireworks" Brush Painting workshop 12/30/22 @ 12-3pm MST.  Join me for this fun sparkly class just in time for New Year's Eve!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireworks-pop-up-a-beginning-brush-painting-workshop-registration-467750112177

                                  
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A big THANK YOU to all who attended my sold-out HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP 11/12 & 11/13/22!


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Celebrate autumn with some creativity and learn to paint the iconic fall Chrysanthemum!  10/23/22 & 10/30/22 @ 12-3 MST.  

Classes taught step-by-step with homework critiques included. 

First class we’ll review brush stroke techniques and work with just ink and white.  Second class will be focused on creating full compositions in color with a gorgeous autumn palette! 🎨🍁🍂


https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-autumn-brush-painting-party-the-chrysanthemum-registration-396034318307

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JOIN ME FOR A COLORADO THEMED 2-CLASS 

BRUSH PAINTING PARTY!

ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINES

AND MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRDS!  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-colorado-brush-painting-party-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-373268635537




Bursting into Summer with a fun, interactive virtual BAMBOO 2-class series - 5/22 & 6/5 (skipping memorial day weekend) @ 12-3pm MDT

We will start with the basics in ink with Bamboo leaf drills and Windy Bamboo lesson then gradually work toward a full composition in lush greens for the second class.  These classes are kept small, taught at a gentle pace and include optional homework critiques for maximum technique integration.  Let's paint Bamboo and bring in Summer together! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-introduction-to-brush-painting-bamboo-a-virtual-2-class-series-registration-331404157757

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Start your year with some colorful creativity and the first of the Four Gentlemen!  

Lan and Hui Orchids - 3/6 & 3/13/22 @ 12-3pm MST.

We will start at the beginning and review brush and stroke technique, ink application on rice paper and for the second class, learn how to mix and apply bright spring-time colors to create a vibrant masterpiece.

  Let's celebrate the coming of spring together! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-intro-to-brush-painting-a-virtual-orchid-series-3622-31322-registration-260758645127


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Join me for a pop-up beginning Brush Painting Magpie workshop 1/30/22 @ 12-3pm MST


Magpies, part of the Corvid family of birds are among the smartest on the planet!  We will be studying these magnificent creatures and painting them using just 3 colors...Ink, Blue and White.  Drafts will be provided to promote ease in proportion and composition.  

Let's get creative in this new year!    

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magpie-a-beginning-brush-painting-workshop-registration-241792817827

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-virtual-introduction-to-brush-painting-winter-plum-branch-and-blossom-registration-194699680987

I'm hosting a virtual beginning 2-class series on Plum Branch and Blossom Sundays 2/5 & 2/12/21 @ 12 MST.  Classes are kept small for maximum personal attention and include homework critiques.  We will use ink, white and metallic paints on white and colored Shuen rice paper.  No experience necessary.  I hope you will join me for this fun winter subject!

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I'm hosting a pop-up Holiday Card Painting workshop 11/20/21 @ 12-2:30pm Mountain Standard Time.  We will be using traditional Brush Painting techniques as well as a salt and splatter technique to create a falling snow effect.  Join me for an afternoon of sparkly creativity!  

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-holiday-cards-a-brush-painting-workshop-registration-208827698267


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Join me for a 3 class in-depth study of the quintessential autumn flower - Chrysanthemum, Sundays - 9/26, 10/3, 10/17/21 @12-2:30pm MDT.  We will be painting 3 of the over 1500 varieties of this beautiful blossom and will be using ink, metallic and white paints in our lessons.  Classes will be taught at a gentle pace and are appropriate for beginners.   

Hope to see you there! 


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Just a few spots left for my virtual 3-class Brush Painting series on traditional ink landscapes 6/13, 6/20 and 7/11 @ 12-2:30 MDT.  


Class size is limited to ensure maximum personal attention and taught at a gentle pace.  No painting experience necessary and homework critiques are included during the course.  
For more information: 

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Join me for an 'Introduction to Brush Painting' a 3-class series (4/25, 5/2, 5/16 @ 12-2pm MDT) where we will be painting the lyrical and graceful LAN and HUI ORCHID.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-introduction-to-brush-painting-a-virtual-3-class-orchid-series-registration-148641335235 

Friday, August 7, 2020


I am hosting a 3 class in-depth series on painting the elegant and timeless subject of Bamboo. The classes are specifically designed for beginners and will go at a gentle pace. Also, they are small and intimate to ensure maximum personal attention. Join me for 3 afternoons of fun creativity! Sundays 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 @ 12-2pm MST.





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My free 'Introduction to Brush Painting - a Virtual Workshop' on 2/28/21 is filled but, kindly place your name on the wait list in case a spot opens up and to be notified of future workshops. 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-introduction-to-brush-painting-a-free-virtual-workshop-registration-136964527589?fbclid=IwAR3TA--_vkei7bJLEIvijmenQZXLRnPGe7obY-2K8kMJZ6gwEtMFFPtDLKU

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Sign up for my mailing list to be notified of other virtual classes and small in-person traditional Brush Painting workshops in Crestone, Colorado:

leighanicole@gmail.com

Leigha's art for purchase: 

https://www.artpal.com/leighanicole 

"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for"  - Georgia O'Keeffe