June 20, 2023

Late Spring Workshop Participants Share Their Art

We asked participants to share photos of what they created during this year’s Late Spring Workshop Series.

By The Art Toolkit Team

A page of square and rectangular watercolor sketches of houses, paths, trees, and mugs in soft colors.

We asked participants to share photos of what they created during this year’s Late Spring Workshop Series led by wonderful instructors Mike Daikubara, Claire Giordano, and Barbara Luel.

Sketch Now, Think Later with Mike Daikubara

In Mike’s workshop, participants got to sketch and paint a scene from a cozy café, sketching right alongside Mike as he shared his process step by step. Mike is an easygoing instructor full of tips and tricks to break down an overwhelming scene for the learning artist. We loved seeing seeing everyone’s different sketches from his workshop!⁠

A sketchbook lies open to a page of a lunch next to a Folio Palette and some sketching supplies all on a celestial backdrop.
Café sketch by Melissa
A sketch of a bagel sandwich, flight of wines, and a café table and chairs in the background with the word "Jack" and a donkey in the corner.
Café sketch by Rebecca
An open sketchbook on a table showing an open to-go box with a bagel sandwich and a flight of wines.
Café sketch by Jennifer
A vibrant sketch of a table with a bagel sandwich, flight of wines, and a vibrantly colored, loosely penned background.
Café sketch by Marylin

Thank you to Melissa, Rebecca, Jennifer, and Marylin for sharing your café sketches with us!

Monochromatic Landscapes with Claire Giordano

In Claire’s workshop, participants explored values by using a single pigment to paint Washington State’s beautiful Mount Rainier (Tahoma). Claire is a thorough and encouraging instructor who guided students through her workshop, explaining each step in detail as she went. We loved seeing what everyone created during her workshop, all with a single pigment!

A watercolor sketch of a mountain in a deep blue color.
Mountain sketch by Nancy
A watercolor sketch of a mountain in a deep blue color.
Mountain sketch by Sonya
A watercolor sketch of a mountain in a greys.
Mountain sketch by Paddy
A watercolor sketch of a mountain in a deep blue color.
Mountain sketch by Jill
A watercolor sketch of a mountain in a deep greys.
Mountain sketch by Molly

Thank you to Nancy, Sonya, Paddy, Jill, and Molly for sharing your bold mountain sketches with us!⁠

Thumbnail Magic with Barbara Luel

In Barbara’s workshop, participants painted a few mini-scenes provided by Barbara, capturing the feel of a place in tiny paintings. ⁠Barbara is an encouraging instructor who excels at a loose and lively approach to color and composition. We loved seeing what everyone created during her workshop!

A page of square and rectangular watercolor sketches of houses, paths, trees, and mugs in soft colors.
Thumbnails by Cindy R.
A page of square and rectangular watercolor sketches of houses, paths, trees, and mugs in soft colors.
Thumbnails by Cindy P.
A page of square and rectangular watercolor sketches of houses, paths, trees, and mugs in pastel colors.
Thumbnails by Susan

Thank you to Cindy R., Cindy P., and Susan for sharing your your thumbnail sketches with us!⁠

We always love to see what you make during Art Toolkit workshops and are looking forward to our next workshop after taking a summer break! Until then, please browse our archive of live demos for creative inspiration this season.
An artist sites on a rock, dipping a paintbrush in a Pocket Palette.

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