Tag: Art

Pen and Ink Shading Techniques

Sandy Hestes During an engaging session, artist Judy Riffel, Paint & Palette Club Board president, led Robson residents through four essential shading techniques using pen and ink. Sponsored by the Paint & Palette Club, this workshop marked the first Third Monday Art Experience of 2024. Participants immersed themselves in a hands-on session, exploring various technique…

Happy Potters Welcome Special Guest

Cindy Groszkiewicz Members of the Happy Potters were treated to a demonstration on a technique called “slip trailing” by special guest potter Amy Henson. Ms. Henson, who lives in Garland, holds a BFA degree in studio arts: ceramics from Southern Methodist University and an MFA in ceramics from UNT. Slip is a mixture of clay…

Artists ‘Exercise’ to Sharpen Their Drawing Skills

Sandy Hestes Did you know that you can do exercises to help develop your own drawing skills and creativity? Pat Heberling, Paint & Palette Club treasurer, led a group of artists through several practice exercises recently to help inspire and revitalize their drawing skills. Activities were designed to help you “see” what you are drawing…

Watercolor Workshop Goes “Home”

Robson Ranchers took a group Watercolor class from Paint & Palette artist Judy Riffel on Feb. 20 in her home. As a last-minute “Plan B” (with the CATC building under construction), Judy improvised and offered a great, fun learning experience in her kitchen, dining room, and living room!

Building an Art Community!

Sandy Hestes The Paint & Palette Club has continued to offer Third Monday Art Experiences to the Robson community in September and October. Pat Heberling demonstrated using oil and cold wax medium to create a unique, one-of-a-kind textural abstract painting in September. Carolyn Buchmann shared multiple ways to incorporate alcohol ink as a vibrant medium…