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Liquitex Basics: Painting a French Countryside with Kareen Hague
Liquitex Basics: Painting a French Countryside with Kareen Hague
Join artist Kareen Hague for an introductory Liquitex Basics Acrylic demo, painting the faraway fields of the French countryside.
Explore mediums, colour mixing and step-by-step instructions to help you create a simple landscape painting. Kareen will guide you through creating her unique textural surface using Matte Medium and recycled white tissue paper, then layer in the sky, distant fields and finish with tiny details of wild iris field flowers
Materials
Liquitex BASICS Acrylics: Titanium White, Cerulean Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light Hue, Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue, Yellow Oxide, Ultramarine Blue, Phthalocyanine Blue, Quinacridone Magenta
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Gesso - White
Liquitex BASICS Mediums: Fluid Matte
Liquitex Freestyle Brushes: Angle ¾.”
Liquitex Recycled Canvas: 8x10
Silicone Wedge or Silicone Spatula
White Tissue Paper
Clear Plastic Bag - Scraps
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
Kareen Hague is an experimental fine artist who works out of her home studio in Markham, ON. Kareen’s art captures the essence of realism with an impressionistic touch. She covers her canvas with paper and mediums, creating an unexpected textural surface to capture the many layers of colour. Primarily self-taught, Kareen uses both traditional and non-traditional mark-making tools to develop the background and layer in the details. Kareen draws inspiration from the graceful lines of birch trees, our many lakes, the charm of field flowers, and the vastness of roadside landscapes. Each piece invites the viewer to explore our world through a lens of imagination, with the goal of igniting emotion and sparking connections to the beauty that surrounds us.Website: artofabstraction.ca
Instagram: @artofabstraction
Facebook: @artofabstraction
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to register in advance?
Yes—most events require registration to reserve your spot. Free demos with limited space can fill up quickly, so we recommend signing up early.
What’s included in a paid vs free event?
Paid events may include hands-on instruction, materials, and exclusive product offers. The details will be listed on the event page.
Free events may include a short, informative session led by an artist—perfect for picking up techniques, learning about materials, and sparking inspiration. You’re welcome to paint along, but it’s not required.
Will I get a recording if I miss an online event?
No. These demos are live-only. If recorded, the footage is gifted to the artist and not shared publicly.
Can I attend an online event if I don’t live in BC?
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What’s the difference between free and paid events?
Free events are short, demo-based sessions led by professional artists—great for inspiration and learning.
Paid events offer deeper, hands-on instruction with more time, materials, or exclusive access. They’re ideal for artists looking to grow their skills.
Some paid events are free or discounted for Artist and Creative Tier Members.
Is it okay to ask questions during the demo?
Absolutely. Use the community chat to ask demo-related questions. Our host will relay them to the artist as time allows.
When will I be let in from the Zoom waiting room?
We open the room right at the start time. Arrive a couple of minutes early to avoid delays.
How can I apply to be a demo artist?
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