The Paint Box Studio 2020 winter season at Beach Studios has begun! On a beautiful Friday, our first class featured three painters, two beginners and one continuing from our December series. The new space has great energy and is full of light and life. Located above a childcare facility, there are times of laughter and elation from below reminding us to be young at heart and embrace our joy.
We began with a still life of tall white Calla lilies and small red and green apples on a neutral background. The three painted very different compositions as I focused them on color and the contrasts. We started with mixing colors, variations of green and an array of reds. We took a few breaks to step back, look and discuss. Martha shared her images of visiting the Van Gogh exhibit in Frankfurt, Germany. It was a refreshing for the beginners and I urged them to open their minds to color, contrast and expressionism.
Calla Lillies and Apples 
A student painting 
Students at work
The class was a great start to my series of classes at Beach Studios. I am grateful for the space and honor the dedicated artists who use the space in a practical and professional manner. I am open to new students and encourage all levels of painters to give my classes a try. Why not create enrichment time for yourself in 2020? I know I can help expand your vision.