WILD MAGIC | Symbolic Animals with Kara Timmons
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 • 11:00 AM—7:00 PM
ArtUs Co, 10000 Research Blvd. Suite 141, Austin, TX, 78759, United States
$ 160
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WILD MAGIC | Painting symbolic animals with Kara Timmons
Date: Saturday, August 1st
Time: 10am -6pm
Class Description: Join us for a full-day acrylic painting class to create a narrative piece using nature symbolism as inspiration. We’ll explore a classical technique of monochromatic underpainting and glazing to help bring depth and subtlety to your work.
Beginner/Intermediate; perfect for artists looking to grow their practice.
Some drawing and painting experience helps, but is not necessary!
Topics Covered: Painting the portrait. 1) Creating a sketch from both reference images and imagination. 2). Monochromatic underpainting. 3). Glazing and detailing.
Materials Provided:
Vine charcoal and kneaded erasers
Spray fixative
Glazing medium and paints
Some communal brushes, palettes, and canvases if needed
Rags
Recommended Materials:
Canvas or panel, pre-primed with Gesso. (8×10 or 11 x 14 recommended)
Palette - plastic palette with wells, or a sta-wet palette… View Source
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