Coming Up Roses: A Floral painting workshop about Roses

Instructor: Donna Bird
Cost: $97
Time and date(s): Saturday, February 21, 10:00-4:00
Location: Art Lab
Skill level: Any
Audience: Adult

Learn to paint roses with Donna Bird! Join us for an inspiring one-day floral painting class where you will unlock the secrets to capturing roses in all their glory! This workshop is designed to help overcome the challenges of floral painting by teaching you to see flowers as abstract shapes, leading to more realistic results. Throughout the day, we’ll cover essential topics, including: Color Mixing: Learn how to achieve vibrant, lifelike hues. Brushwork Techniques: Discover the right techniques to bring your flowers to life. Lighting and Backgrounds: Understand how to enhance your composition. Artistic Inspiration: Explore the work of contemporary floral artists and historical masters, examining their unique approaches to floral painting. This class is ideal for oil and acrylic painters of all skill levels. Some supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite materials. Don’t forget to pack lunch to fuel your creativity! Join us for a day of exploration, creativity, and floral beauty!

Donna Bird is a realist painter who uses traditional oil painting methods to interpret contemporary subjects.  Her subject matter covers the disciplines of still life, landscape and portraiture. She prefers to paint directly from life and is particularly interested in pushing the nuances of color in her subjects. The colors are juxtaposed to create atmosphere and convey her response to the moment. Her work is influenced by both modern day and traditional painting masters.