Current Workshops & Events
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or, send a check payable to Heritage Fine Arts Guild to:
Carolyn Moershel
4367 S Clarkson St.
Englewood, CO 80113
Questions? Contact:
Jennifer Bird -- 303-520-7131 [email protected]
Carolyn Moershel
4367 S Clarkson St.
Englewood, CO 80113
Questions? Contact:
Jennifer Bird -- 303-520-7131 [email protected]
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Behnaz Ahmadian - "Winter Landscape"
Saturday, January 18, 2025 -- 9am - 3pm Ascension Lutheran Church 1701 W. Caley Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 |
"Winter Landscape" with Behnaz Ahmadian - Non-HFAG Member $100 |
"Winter Landscape" with Behnaz Ahmadian - HFAG Member $50 |
Embark on a captivating journey into the art of mixed media with paper collage and a special focus on painted papers. This workshop, "Winter Landscape” invites participants to explore the synergy between paint, paper and mixed media as they create a stunning landscape appropriate for the season. This workshop is designed for artists of all levels, offering a unique opportunity to combine the expressive qualities of both painting and paper collage.
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Supply List
- 1 Canvas (10x10, 9x12, 12x12, which ever you prefer but no larger than 12x12)
- Matt Medium and or Gel Matt Medium
- Magazines
- Collage Paper (specialty paper, magazine paper, books)
- Paint (Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Purple, Black and White, and any other color of your choice)
- Different size brushes
- Hair Dryer
- Spray bottle
- Stencils
- Sponge for stenciling
- Graphite transfer paper (none smearing)
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Acrylic Paint Markers
- Paper plate (for paint)
Artist Bio
Behnaz Ahmadian was born in Iran and raised in the United States. She is currently living and working in Colorado. She is an artist and an art instructor. She likes to work with many different mediums but the main medium she works in is acrylic. Behnaz is very fascinated with pattern and color and incorporates them in her paintings.
Behnaz grew up in the family of creatives and had always loved art and being creative as a child. Behnaz is a self-taught artist always making art as a child in her spare time. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology wanting to go into medicine but her love for art and design made her pursue her career in interior design. While working as an interior designer, she was led to create unique paintings full time. Her sense of color and pattern creates pieces that are truly unique which she drew from her experience as a designer. Her designs are recognized for their vibrant colors, details and patterns.
Behnaz’s mother has been her true inspiration. Her mom has now passed but with each piece that she creates, she hopes to share the feeling of love and joy that her mom worked so hard to nurture in her as a woman, artist and designer. Now painting each piece is like a journey that takes Behnaz back to when she was introduced to art and fabrics with color and patterns through her mom who was a fashion designer. Her mother was the one who taught her how to draw and always encouraged her to be creative and incorporate meaning into her every piece.
Behnaz Ahmadian was born in Iran and raised in the United States. She is currently living and working in Colorado. She is an artist and an art instructor. She likes to work with many different mediums but the main medium she works in is acrylic. Behnaz is very fascinated with pattern and color and incorporates them in her paintings.
Behnaz grew up in the family of creatives and had always loved art and being creative as a child. Behnaz is a self-taught artist always making art as a child in her spare time. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in biology wanting to go into medicine but her love for art and design made her pursue her career in interior design. While working as an interior designer, she was led to create unique paintings full time. Her sense of color and pattern creates pieces that are truly unique which she drew from her experience as a designer. Her designs are recognized for their vibrant colors, details and patterns.
Behnaz’s mother has been her true inspiration. Her mom has now passed but with each piece that she creates, she hopes to share the feeling of love and joy that her mom worked so hard to nurture in her as a woman, artist and designer. Now painting each piece is like a journey that takes Behnaz back to when she was introduced to art and fabrics with color and patterns through her mom who was a fashion designer. Her mother was the one who taught her how to draw and always encouraged her to be creative and incorporate meaning into her every piece.
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"Paint Your Pet in Pastel" with Linda French
Saturday, February 15, 2025 -- 9am - 3pm Ascension Lutheran Church 1701 W. Caley Ave. Littleton, CO 80120 |
"Paint Your Pet in Pastel" with Linda French - Non-HFAG Member $100 |
"Paint Your Pet in Pastel" with Linda French - Non-HFAG Member $50 |
Indulge your love for both art and your furry companion in this hands-on class, meant for some- or no experience in pastels. Artists will learn essential techniques for capturing the unique personality of their pet by blending and layering to achieve lifelike textures.
Basic information about the use of various pastels, pastel pencils, blenders and materials used for working with the pastel medium will be reviewed along with color and value. An 11 x 14 suede mat board, provided by the instructor, will be used to sketch or trace the artist’s pet.
Specific instruction will be given individually and through class demonstrations on the anatomical features of the face: eyes, ears, nose, mouth as well as general body structures and hair/fur types whether cat, dog, or other pet. Tricks and tips for realistic painting with pastels will be shared.
Artists will leave with a treasured pastel painting of their individual pet!
Basic information about the use of various pastels, pastel pencils, blenders and materials used for working with the pastel medium will be reviewed along with color and value. An 11 x 14 suede mat board, provided by the instructor, will be used to sketch or trace the artist’s pet.
Specific instruction will be given individually and through class demonstrations on the anatomical features of the face: eyes, ears, nose, mouth as well as general body structures and hair/fur types whether cat, dog, or other pet. Tricks and tips for realistic painting with pastels will be shared.
Artists will leave with a treasured pastel painting of their individual pet!
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Materials:
- Pastels - bring your own or buy a set for $10 at time of class
- All other pastel pencils, blenders, pens, suede mat board will be provided
- Table easels and aprons may be brought if desired
Linda's Bio:
Linda is a lifelong learner and teacher with a passion for animals. After retiring from teaching special needs students for 32 years, she has shifted to teaching pastel tips and tricks to artists for the past 16 years with an emphasis on pets.
Linda’s pastel artworks have been described as being so realistic that it’s hard to tell the photo from the picture; her pet portraits are so lifelike that they can “walk off the canvas”. She strives to bring emotion and joy to the viewer as well as to bring out the true spirit of her subjects.
Known for her commission works nationwide, she also paints the retired K-9’s for the Loveland Police Department. She has won numerous awards in shows, including ‘Best Woman Artist’ through the American Association of University Women. Her works can be viewed at:
www.lincolngallery.com/linda-french
and
www.lindafrenchart.com
Linda is a lifelong learner and teacher with a passion for animals. After retiring from teaching special needs students for 32 years, she has shifted to teaching pastel tips and tricks to artists for the past 16 years with an emphasis on pets.
Linda’s pastel artworks have been described as being so realistic that it’s hard to tell the photo from the picture; her pet portraits are so lifelike that they can “walk off the canvas”. She strives to bring emotion and joy to the viewer as well as to bring out the true spirit of her subjects.
Known for her commission works nationwide, she also paints the retired K-9’s for the Loveland Police Department. She has won numerous awards in shows, including ‘Best Woman Artist’ through the American Association of University Women. Her works can be viewed at:
www.lincolngallery.com/linda-french
and
www.lindafrenchart.com