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Liquitex Acrylics: Painting Shimmering Water with A.S. Helwig
Liquitex Acrylics: Painting Shimmering Water with A.S. Helwig
Join this online class where A.S. Helwig will highlight the use of Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics and Mediums to create luminous water effects, inspiring creativity and exploration. No experience is needed, and all skill levels are welcome. Celebrate spring and learn about Liquitex's newest acrylic range while experimenting with its versatile properties to bring shimmering water to life.
Materials
Liquitex Bio-Based Heavy Acrylics: Titanium White, Yellow Medium Azo, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Quinacridone Crimson, Lamp Black
Liquitex Freestyle Brushes: Flat 2 and 4
Liquitex Professional Gloss Medium - 237ml
Stretched Canvas: 5x7”
Palette
Rags
Water Container
Pencil
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This event is for Opus Members — thank you for being part of the creative community!
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
A. S. HELWIG was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. From an early age, she drew and painted. In fact, she has been painting in acrylics since she was 12 years old in the coulee hills close to her family home. Helwig took a two-year commercial art program at Medicine Hat College and then a Bachelor of Education Degree (with Distinction) from the University of Lethbridge. Looking for adventure, she moved to Fox Lake, a small, remote Indian village in Northern Alberta. There she taught English and art while maintaining a studio in her home. In the past, she hosted four seasons of “Canvas”, a painting show for Community TV on Shaw Cable TV in Calgary. Presently residing in Calgary, Helwig remains an art educator and a studio artist. Helwig attended the Banff Centre for the Arts on a self-directed residency in 2008 and 2005. Her award-winning work is included in many private and corporate collections.Website: helwigart.com
Instagram: @ashelwig
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