Free Demos at Utrecht!

Twice a month on alternating Thursday evenings at 5:30, Melodee Strong is giving free demonstrations of several techniques many customers come to us with questions about. Melodee has 20 years of teaching experience and is a freelance illustrator.

 March 5- How do I make this color?
Having trouble knowing how to get started on a painting maybe because you never had before or it’s been a while? Come to this 30-minute acrylic paint demo to learn the color wheel, a little color theory, and how to mix your paint.

March 19-What do I use this medium for?
Want to learn a little more about some of the techniques you can use with acrylic mediums? Want to know how to add collage to your painting? Check out this quick 30-minute demo and learn more!

 April 9-I just can’t get this face right!
Are you drawing a portrait of someone and it’s just not looking right? This 20-minute demo will teach the proportions of the face and how to break down the planes and shapes of the face in order to create a more 3-dimentional version of your subject.

April 23- Why is watercolor such a pain to use?
Having trouble painting with watercolor? This 30-minute watercolor demo will show you ways of creating unique effects and tips on how to control watercolor.

May 7- What is this brush for?
Having trouble deciding what brush to use for your project? Wondering what brush will create a certain effect? This 20-minute demo will show you the wide range of possibilities brushes provide an artist in creating a work of art!

May 21- How do I paint skin tone?
This is probably the most asked question we get. Although color is relative to other colors around it, this 30-minutr acrylic demo will help you get started in creating skin tones of various ethnicities.

Please sign up in advance in the store or call us at (612) 339-3400, see you there!