Paint Your Pet
Saturday, August 17
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Join artist/instructor Doug Mock at Arts on Main on Saturday, August 17th from 6:00pm - 8:30pm for a Pet Portrait class!
Have a great evening painting your pet! You will use acrylic paint for this exciting class and will learn more about applying paint, creating texture and mixing colors that will help you bring your favorite family member to life. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to paint their pets too, the evening is guaranteed to be a blast!
In this class, students will:
1. Become more comfortable with acrylic paints.
2. Learn to "fix" perceived mistakes with this medium.
3. Be able to paint a variety of textures. ex: fur, feathers, scales, etc.
Once you have signed up for the class, email communications@gloucesterarts.org a photo of the pet you would like to paint. Doug will sketch out your pet onto a canvas, all you have to do is paint it! All supplies will be provided by the instructor.
For ages 15+
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Doug Mock is an award-winning watercolor artist and teacher living in White Stone, Virginia. Born in 1966 in Central Pennsylvania he was raised in a small dairy farming community where strong work ethic, love of family and appreciation of nature were of major importance. Doug is mostly self-taught, with significant influence by figurative watercolorist Mary Whyte. Mock creates art inspired by people and nature. His work is characterized by unique design, bold color and creative subject matter. Capturing life’s simple moments, Doug’s art connects with collectors on an emotional level. Doug has been juried into and regularly appears in shows and exhibitions throughout the United States. His work is appreciated and can be found in private collections throughout the country. He is a member of prominent watercolor organizations and is a signature member of the Virginia Watercolor Society and the Southern Watercolor Society.