Watercolor: "People Watching"

People Watching, Watercolor 8.5" x 9.5", $125

I decided to pull out my watercolor paint and play around with it. Its been awhile since I've painted in watercolor. I'm rediscovering what I can do with my colors, and how the paper behaves. It's fun!

Hidden Treasure

Eyes of the Past,

Monotype, 11" x 8.5", $575

   

Purchase Available Art Here

This is a Monotype print that I did years ago. Monotype is a one of a kind printing process where you ink up a plate, wipe away an image with a rough cloth, then cover it with paper to run it through the press. Every attempt at a print is unique. After creating this piece , I tucked it away in a portfolio and forgot about it. I found it and decided I should bring it out for the world to see. This artwork was inspired by a photo that I saw of the Native American Geronimo, of the Apache Tribe. The photo of him seemed to impart a depth of character, and it motivated me for this work. I call this artwork "Eyes of the Past".

Jeannette Fromm's Upcoming Youth Art Class for Winter Session

It's Back: Introduction to Watercolor youth art class. Join us!

Introduction to Watercolor

Center for Community Arts, 

111 N Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek, CA

Ages: 7-14

Mondays from 4:00pm - 5:30pm

January 11th - March 15th (8 sessions)

Instructor: Jeannette Fromm

Students will learn step-by-step fundamentals of watercolor, including tools and supplies, brush and paint handling, techniques, washes, color mixing, style, and more. Students get to paint a fun variety of paintings experimenting with the techniques. 

$10 supply fee due at first class.

For information and registration CLICK HERE

Jeannette Fromm's Upcoming Art Classes

Hello everyone! Below is a list of my Fall youth art classes that I will teach at the Center for CommunityArts in Walnut Creek. 

To register your kids, go to http://www.communityarts.org/classes, or click on the links below.

Homeschool Mixed Media

9/10/19-11/12/19 (10 sessions)

1:00-3:00pm Tuesdays

Ages 6-16

Work with a variety of fine art media and learn new painting and drawing techniques! Paint and draw live animals, explore 2d media, printmaking, weaving, sewing, and object making. A great place to meet fellow homeschoolers and make new friends! 

Sign up here: Homeschool Mixed Media

Having Fun with Acrylic Paint

9/11/19 - 11/13/19 (10 sessions)

4:00 - 5:30pm Wednesdays

Ages: 8-11

This is an all-around creative class! The children begin by exploring a fun painting technique of pressing natural and man-made textures onto paint and paper. We talk about mark making, pattern, texture, color, and design. Students discover that unlikely objects can generate beautiful and surprising art. The students will then use their original paintings to create wonderful greeting cards, gift bags, book-markers, and what ever else we can come up with. The children get to be creative, and the results are very fun!   

Sign up here: Having Fun with Acrylic Paint

Tinkering

9/12/19 - 11/14/19 (10 sessions)

4:00pm - 5:00pm Thursdays

Ages: 5-10

No rules and no expectations! Tinkering is a time for exploration and creativity. Have access to a variety of new and exciting materials each week to use to create whatever one can imagine. Wood, paper, paint, foam, cardboard, clay, etc..the media list goes on. Kids can get messy and have the freedom to explore through process and with guidance from their instructor. 

Sign up here: Tinkering

My Summer Art Classes at Center for Community Arts

Check out my upcoming summer youth art classes at Center for Communuty Arts! 

To register, go to http://www.communityarts.org

It's all about Painting

Age: 7 to 11

Class Fee: $101.00

In this class, we get to paint. Students will have a hand at painting still life, landscape, animals, and people, using watercolor and acrylic paints. We will talk about basic drawing concepts, and build paintings from there. $10 supply fee due at first class.

Every Thu

9:00am - 10:30am

Jun 20th - Aug 8th

7 Sessions

Code 14186

Center for Community Arts - Shadelands Youth Art 1 

It's all about Painting

Age: 12 to 14

Class Fee: $101.00

In this class, we get to paint. Students will have a hand at painting still life, landscape, animals, and people, using watercolor and acrylic paints. We will talk about basic drawing concepts, and build paintings from there. $10 supply fee due at first class.

Every Thu

11:00am - 12:30pm

Jun 20th - Aug 8th

7 Sessions

Code 14185

Center for Community Arts - Shadelands Youth Art 1 

Recycled Art

Age: 7 to 12

Class Fee: $101.00

In this class, students will create art inspired by the things around us. We will create unique works using items that are typically discarded on a daily basis. We will unleash our creativity and make fun, Earth-friendly recycled art.  If you would like to contribute to our supplies, feel free to save any bottle caps, pop tops, plastic lids, popsicle sticks, cardboard, any little do-dads, items, etc (that fit in a brown paper bag), and we will put it to use.

Every Thu

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Jun 20th - Aug 8th

7 Sessions

Code 14184

Center for Community Arts - Shadelands Youth Art 2

My Upcoming Kids Art Classes

I am teaching two youth art classes beginning mid September, through the Community Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. If you are local and have kids that want to have a little fun with art, check out the classes below. If you know of others local to contra costa county, that might be interested, please share this post. Thank you!!

My upcoming Youth Art Classes:

Having Fun with Acrylic Paint 

Age: 8 to 11, Every Wed from 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Sep 12th - Nov 14th (10 sessions) Code 7249

Location: Center for Community Arts - Shadelands Youth Art 1

• ​Class Description: This is an all-around creative class! The children begin by exploring a fun painting technique of pressing natural and man-made textures onto paint and paper. We talk about mark making, pattern, texture, color, and design. Students discover that unlikely objects can generate beautiful and surprising art. The students will then use their original paintings to create wonderful greeting cards, gift bags, bookmarkers, and what ever else we can come up with. The children get to be creative, and the results are very fun!

​Click Here to register online through the Walnut Creek Community Center for the Arts

Creating Texture in Art 

Age: 12 to 14, Every Thursday from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Sep 13th - Nov 15th (10 Sessions) Code 7246
Center for Community Arts - Shadelands Youth Art 3

• Class Description: This class has fun with texture! Students will create a number of unique creations with mixed media, exploring the many possibilities of texture in art. Get ready to explore! $20 supply fee due at first class.

Click Here to register online through the Walnut Creek Community Center for the Arts

More Coffee Bar Art!

In this painting, I decided to experiment by floating the image in the center of the canvas. I sourroundingthe coffee cup with a rich, warm, natural color, creating a border effect.

For purchase information, click here.

Vanilla Latte, Oil on Canvas, 9" x 12"