Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts

All levels welcome

In this hands-on workshop, Betsy demonstrates how to bypass the frustrating parts of making representational art using simple methods she has developed to make the process fun. Participants will learn how to transfer a basic sketch, make it look "realistic" right away by introducing the darkest darks, simplify what you see, and choose the most dominant colors. Participants will leave with their completed painting plus easy-to-follow methods for continuing their journey. All levels are welcome, from novice to expert. Tools and materials will be provided.

Betsy Jacks is a Hudson Valley-based visual artist. She grew up in New York City and was Director of Marketing for the Whitney Museum of American Art. For two decades she was the Executive Director of the Thomas Cole National Historic Site — an art museum and home of the 19th-century landscape painter. She has won numerous awards, including New York State Museums Individual Achievement Award of Distinction. Her work has been exhibited widely and is in the collection of the Albany Institute.

Fee: $430 (Course Fee: $330 + Lab Fee: $60 + Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $40)