Snow Barn

"Snow Barn"
Original Watercolor by Michele Cooper
Size: 10x10"

 I have childhood memories of winter in Eastern Washington. After a big snowfall, the temperature would start to warm up and icicles would drip, drip, drip like the timer in a "snow bomb". Finally, the whole slab of snow on the roof would come down at once....Whumpf! You could hear it clear across the yard, even if you weren't there to see it.

Watercolor Cards Workshop Tomorrow

"Weathered"  Sold

Here's a preview for those enrolled who subscribe to my blog. :)
See you tomorrow!

Wet in Wet Snow

"Winter Walk"
Original Watercolor by Michele Cooper
Size 8x10"  Price: $100

Just having a little fun in the studio, playing around with wet in wet watercolor and the subject of snow. I'll bring this with me to my workshop on Sunday at Kirkland Arts Center.

Make your own Watercolor Cards

These are just two of the designs for our upcoming watercolor workshop for beginners on Dec 1,  at Kirkland Arts Center. No experience necessary, all materials provided. As you can see, one is simpler, very easy for beginners to do. The other is similar in design, but uses more colors and technique. Once you learn the technique, the sky's the limit!

More info...............If you want to continue practicing at home, I have a Watercolor Starter Kit that can be ordered in advance and taken home after the workshop.
Open to new students and returning ones. Call in (425) 822-7161, come in, or register online.

Golden Beet Line and Wash

"Golden Beet"
Original Watercolor Line & Wash
by Michele Cooper
Size: 8x10   Price: $125

So much fun to draw!

Winner of Open House Drawing

Congratulations, Sherry!
Here's the winner and the painting she selected upon winning the 19th Annual Studio Open House drawing.

Next year I will have given away 20 paintings or $2000 studio credit toward artwork. If you missed this year, come next year on Saturday, Nov 8, 2014.

Welcome to Michele's NW Studio Open House

Thanks to everyone who came! Here's what we "nibbled" on during the 5-7 pm wine & cheese part of the evening. (Click to zoom, then proceed directly to your kitchen for a snack! I know it's making you hungry!)

Tomorrow I will post the winner of $100 studio credit/painting.

Pop Up Workshop - Intro to Watercolor III - Make Your Own Greeting Cards

Pop Up Watercolor Workshop - Introduction to Watercolor III
Sunday, Dec 1, 2013
Open to new students and returning ones. No previous experience necessary. No previous class required.

What's the most fun for creative people? Making art!
After that? Sharing it!

Come experience the beautiful, exciting world of watercolor in a beginning level class with other new students. Your instructor, Michele Cooper, will lead you through a fun-filled day of making your own watercolor greeting cards. Step by step, you will learn how to use your brush, mix color and become accomplished at Michele's patented "tricks and cheating ways" with watercolor.

Join us for a hands-on class exploring the fun of miniature watercolor painting and hand made cards.  The goal will be for each student to create several miniatures, one which can be copied and made into your own personal seasonal card.  You learn to create snow among many other wonderful tips and tricks.

Open to new students and returning ones.
Call in (425) 822-7161, come in, or register online.

Venue: Kirkland Arts Center, Kirkland, WA. Skylight Room

Instructor: 

Michele Cooper

Date: Sunday, December 1, 2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm (with lunch break)

Tuition: $81.00

All materials provided for a materials fee of $15

Yesterday's "class portrait"--Autumn Leaves

We filled a whole table top with autumn leaves at my Intro to Watercolor II workshop at Kirkland Arts Center yesterday. 

We had so much fun, one more workshop has been added for 2013. It's called a "Pop Up" workshop, somewhat on the order of "pop up restaurants". It's not on the regular catalog, but if we have a minimum enrollment, we can do it. It would be held on Sunday, Dec 1, 2013 from 10-4 at Kirkland Arts Center.

Designed for absolute beginners, no previous experience necessary, all materials provided.

Want to come? Please email me: michele at michelecooper dot com for more information, price, etc.

See previous workshop description here.

Announcing 2013 Studio Open House

"Snow Bird" Art Lesson on DVD

Our 19th Annual Studio Open House takes place on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Hours: 10am-7pm

5-7pm: Wine, Cheese, Nibbles and a drawing for $100 worth of Art from Michele's NW Studio

We are excited to show new works and welcome artists, students and friends. Enjoy some nibbles, conversation and perhaps take home a painting, DVD or just the experience of visiting a real working art studio.

Save a spot on your calendar and come on over!
Contact me for map and directions. Send email to michelec12 at gmail dot com