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Colorado Landscapes 7/27 & 8/3@ 12-3pm MDT
The state of Colorado is known for it's large group of 14K mountain peaks and my town of Crestone is nestled at the foot of these stunning mountains. Crestone is also known for it's 28 spiritual centers and religious monuments.
Our first class we will include the Crestone "Ziggurat" which, was built for Queen Noor of Jordan in 1978 by her father. Similar ancient spiral structures were first constructed in Mesopotamia and were meant to connect the divine heavens to earth with a "staircase". The second class we will be adding one of the many golden-crowned Crestone "Stupas" which, is filled with sacred relics and is a symbolic representation of the meditating Buddha. It also symbolizes the five elements and their relationship to the enlightened mind.
The first class on 7/27, we will be having fun with washes and fades in bright Summer colors while we go over the basics of painting skies and mountain mists with our wash brushes. Then, 8/3 we will be learning the classic Po Mo Landscape Brush Painting method of minimally outlining our mountains in shades of light ink tones for texture then, filling in with washes of dramatic color and "happy little trees" to create a dramatic and scenic composition.
Classes are always taught “step-by-step” and tuition includes a class recording for you to download and review at your leisure. Plus, I offer optional weekly homework critiques to provide private customized learning and lesson integration. I also, meet with brand new painters 30 minutes before the first class to introduce brush holding and "preparing" to ensure the beginning artists have the best chance of success!
Summer Bamboo Painting Party!
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SWEET PEA Brush Painting class 6/14/25 @ 12-3pm MDT
Join us! 💗 leighanicole@gmail.com
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Fragrant Summer Vines!
6/1 & 6/8/25 @ 12-3pm MDT
We are soon diving into 2 related flowering vines - the Wisteria and Sweet Pea which, are members of the same Fabaceae legume family. These beauties offer lush, sweet-smelling blooms well into the late Summer in rich violets, purples and magentas.
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Moo Deng, whose name translates to "Bouncy Pork” has captured hearts worldwide and is turning 1 soon at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. She embodies the small yet, mighty and fierce spirit perfect for this moment. An explosion of wide-ranging merch has emerged with her likeness as well as her own bitcoin. Moo Deng has her own original theme song and was even featured in a SNL sketch last year. It is the hope of pigmy hippo conservationists that the attention to this reclusive, nocturnal and endangered species will translate into some serious protection for the mere 2000 Pigmy Hippos left in the wild.
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SANDHILL CRANES HAVE ARRIVED IN OUR SAN LUIS VALLEY AND WE ARE PAINTING THEM!
3/16/25 @ 12-3pm MDT
WINTER BLOSSOM BRUSH PAINTING!
Jump into our 2-class series painting the delicate Narcissus and the Winter Camellia. 2/23 & 3/2 @ 12-3pm MST.
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COLORADO LANDSCAPE SERIES
1/19 & 1/26/25 @ 12-3PM MST
I'm hosting a 2-class series on Colorado Winter Landscapes January 19 and 26 @ 12-3pm MST. In this FUN virtual series we will paint the majestic mountains that overlook my studio in Crestone - Challenger Point (14,087 ft.) and Kit Carson Peak (14,171 ft.) in 2 distinctively different ways. JOIN US!
ANNUAL HOLIDAY CARD PAINTING PARTY!
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 12/7 AND 12/8 @ 12-3PM MST
It's always more meaningful to send handmade cards to family and friends for the holidays! We will be painting directly on quality card sets from Oriental Art Supply and learning to paint the quintesential winter holly and then the next day, adding a gold bell and a cool salt technique for the background.
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POP-UP PO MO PUMPKIN PAINTING PARTY!
10/20/24 @ 12-3PM MDT
Get into the Fall spirit by painting pumpkins and their cute flowers!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-pumpkin-painting-party-registration-1034953713417
CELEBRATING AUTUMN with Brush Painting!
Join us on September 22 for Lava Mum & September 29 for Autumn leaves with Goldfinch, both @ 12-3pm:
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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.
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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
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!
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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!
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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!
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! 😍
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! 😍
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Also, back by popular demand: Pop-Up Fireworks Workshop
Saturday 12/30/23 @ 12-3pm. Just in time for New Year's Eve!
Painters will have their choice of NY (statue of liberty), Paris or London skylines!
End your year with a creative bang! 💥💥💥
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Paint the iconic Autumn Chrysanthemum with us
9/24/23 and 10/1/23 @ 12-3pm MDT.
Beginners most welcome!
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Join us for a 2-class series painting the magnificent
LOTUS! 8/6 & 8/13/23 @ 12-3 MDT.
New to Brush Painting? If so, then join us for
the quintessential Summer subject
BAMBOO! 6/4 & 6/11/23
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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.
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...
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!
A big THANK YOU to all who attended my sold-out HOLIDAY CARD WORKSHOP 11/12 & 11/13/22!
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! 🎨🍁🍂
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JOIN ME FOR A COLORADO THEMED 2-CLASS
BRUSH PAINTING PARTY!
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINES
AND MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRDS!
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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!
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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!
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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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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!
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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!
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.
