🚨NEW PRODUCT ALERT🚨
Sadly, Nupastels aren’t available in open stock anymore (sets are still available)
So we’ve brought in pastels from Cretacolor!
These unburnt pastel sticks yield a rich color laydown due to the high pigmentation of their colors, which are exceptionally lightfast. All colors are blendable, can be smudged or dissolved with water, and produce a velvet-soft, oil-free stroke.
Enjoy our new exhibit “SLO Grown”! See how our local artists have honored our Central Coast agriculture.
Stencils = Texture
Check out this piece made by Micah Goguen who used stencils to create texture!
“Where I Am” 12″x 12″ Acrylic piece on Gessoboard
Give his technique a try with the many beautiful stencils we stock!
Rooms and Views with Judy Gittelsohn
Have you wanted to try acrylic, but weren’t sure where to start? Well, here is a fabulous opportunity to try a variety of paints and gel mediums at Art Central SLO – NEXT Saturday, July 22nd!
Judy Gittelsohn will be sharing tips and tricks for manipulating paint and allowing your vision to bloom across a canvas. Most supplies included, as well as the expert advice of a Golden representative!
When: Saturday, July 22nd, 1:30-4pm
Ages: All
To sign up contact Judy at me@judyg.com. See you there!
After retiring from a long career with the Department of Defense, Eileen Shibley took her first art class. She knew her life was about to change as the three-hour class flew by in what seemed to be 20 minutes. Eileen’s book As I See It meshes social issues with whimsical images using vivid descriptions to create an imaginative world.
“My art is my escape into the world of the possible. I see life in bright, bold colors, and my art reflects that vision and perspective” (Shibley 133).
Upcoming Classes & Workshops
For more info on each class, click on the “click here” button for more info about each class, or click on the class title which will take you to our calendar!
Please remember that we have a small parking lot. If you are attending one of our demonstrations or workshops, and it is not a physical hardship for you, please park on one of the nearby side streets. We appreciate your consideration.
Beginning Watercolor with Jan French
Come and tango with watercolors! Enjoy the paint’s response as you dance into a fascinating relationship with this lively medium.
When: Thursdays from July 13th to August 3rd, 10:30am-1:30pm
Ages: All
Acrylic Painting with Catherine Lemoine
Have fun learning new techniques, paintings flowers, structures, and composition. Beginners are welcome; you have to start somewhere!
When: Sunday, July 16th, 1-4pm
Ages: All
FREE Golden Paints Lecture Demo with Judy Gittelsohn
Learn about Golden products with Golden Paints Working Artist Judy Gittelsohn, she’ll share her wealth of knowledge about acrylics and mediums to help you achieve anything. Learn valuable information about acrylics!
Please register by emailing us at artcentralslo@yahoo.com with “Judy G Lecture” in the subject line
Saturday, July 22nd, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Intro to Derwent Inktense with Linda Cunningham
“INKTENSE” are vivid water-soluble pencils that blend beautifully – Learn how to use and enjoy this beautiful medium!
When: Sunday, July 30th, 12:30-3:30pm
Ages: 15+
Painting On a Black Canvas with Catherine Lemoine
Painting with Golden Acrylic iridescent and interference is fun – challenge yourself to try something new!
When: Saturday, August 5th, 1:30-4:30pm
Ages: All
Paint Your Pet with ArtSocial805
Please join us through the process of painting your very own beloved pet and creating a one-of-a-kind masterpiece!
When: Sunday, August 6th, 1-3pm
Ages: All
Discovering Italic Calligraphy with Pilot Parallel Pens with Mary Lou Johnson
Join us to learn the basics of Italic script – this style is created with the broad edge of a fountain pen making it versatile and fun!
When: Saturday & Sunday, August 12th & 13th, 12:30-3pm
Ages: All
“Slo Drawz” Drawing & Social Club
Want to improve your drawing skills while also building a community of supportive creatives? Then join the drawing group Slo Drawz!
Artist: Cody Wood
2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 5-7 pm
Next Session Monday, July 24th
Please join us, sessions are $20 each with a suggested tip for the fabulous models! Advance registration is suggested – maximum of 15 people per session! Please sign up by messaging the Instagram @SloDrawz or at spencerpoulterart.com
Heads up… we’ll be having a figurative open exhibit in September.
Community Bulletin Board
If you’d like us to advertise your art event here, please email us at artcentralslo@yahoo.com
“Art Outside the Box” – Call for Artists – Arroyo Grande Public Art
The City of Arroyo Grande and Arroyo Grande Public Arts announce the second phase Call For Artists for “Art Outside the Box” utility box painting project. The continuing goal is to beautify and enhance the city with 4 additional painted utility boxes. This is a juried competition and there is a $1,000 stipend plus $250 for materials included for each box.
Deadline for submissions is July 31, 2023
Find more info here & the application here!
Transcending the Photo Reference in Paint with Alyssa Monks – Workshop – Willow Pond SLO
This workshop, held September 8th-11th, is designed to guide the students toward creating a painting from a photo reference, using both indirect and direct traditional painting techniques.
You’ll learn how to create a useful photo reference, covering topics such as ideal lighting, camera settings, lenses, Photoshop, and printing.
Find more local happenings in the Central Coast Artists Collective newsletter.
Check out what’s going on with the Atascadero Art Association.
Let’s keep in touch!
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