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Classes November – December 2019

Posted on 06/12/2019 by Daniela Balmaverde

Below there are some of the images I demonstrated in the watercolour and acrylic classes last couple of weeks.

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Beautiful view from the City Hall from a south-westerly point. Acrylic and watercolour versions.

This watercolour was inspired by an old image of Belfast (probably early 90ths). I already painted this view with acrylic and collage two years ago but I like the image and I love to revisit it from time to time!

We loved to paint over a dark background with acrylic paint!

The owl was painted with a wax resist technique, watercolour and brusho powder.

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Cat in watercolour and acrylic.

You can see some of my painting as well on my instagram account:

https://www.instagram.com/danielabalmaverdeart/

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Posted in Artwork | Tagged Acrylic, belfast, Brusho powder, Cat, City Hall, Landscape, Owl, Royal Avenue Belfast, Swan, Watercolour, Waterfront, wax resist

Watercolour Society Exhibition

Posted on 02/12/2019 by Daniela Balmaverde

I am delighted to have two paintings in the Watercolour Society’s Christmas Exhibition this month.

Come along to the official opening on Thursday 5th of December at the Curve Library from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

Posted in Artwork | Tagged Christmas, exhibition, The Curve Gallery, Ulster Watercolour Society, WatercolorSociety, Watercolour

Classes November 2019

Posted on 22/11/2019 by Daniela Balmaverde

After a long break I am eventually managing to post an update of the classes, some of these images were painted before the midterm break, time fly!

Below are some of the landscapes painted by students in Brusho powder and watercolour during last month inspired by the late autumn colours.

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These landscapes were painted in the watercolour class as demonstration.

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As well few students in the classes tried for the first time to draw/paint a portrait this month. Challenging exercise but rewarding at the same time!

Below are some of the portraits I demonstrated in the class using watercolour- acrylic-charcoal and pen. Some of the drawings were as quick as two minutes!

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Posted in Artwork | Tagged Acrylic, Brusho powder, chiaroscuro, Classes, Classes Crescent Arts, Ink, Landscape, life model, Painting, portrait, quick drawings, Watercolour

Classes September – October 2019

Posted on 14/10/2019 by Daniela Balmaverde

Just below is a landscape demonstration painted on week 2 of classes . For this one we used acrylic paint, roller, spray bottle and palette knife.

These demonstrations were painted in “Brusho” pastels and some acrylic paint.

Here there are some of the students works painted in Brusho and acrylic.

Finally, featured below are paintings and drawings from the portrait class.

In the class we work with pictures, life models and even self portrait.

Week 4 and everyone is doing great!

Posted in Artwork | Tagged Acrylic, Brusho powder, Classes, Ink, Landscape, mountains, Painting, Palette Knife, portrait

Classes September 2019

Posted on 30/09/2019 by Daniela Balmaverde

Nothing better than a still life to practice painting techniques after a long summer break!

Below there are a few of the students paintings, well done to everyone, is going to be a very promising term!

Posted in Artwork | Tagged Acrylic, Classes, flowers, Painting, roses, Still Life, Watercolour

Summer term is finished and new classes are available for booking!

Posted on 03/08/2019 by Daniela Balmaverde

Yesterday I have finished to teach two lovely weeks of intensive painting at the Crescent Arts Centre.

Below are images of few of the paintings that students worked in acrylic, oil, watercolour and ink. We have been experimenting with gold foil, chalk paint, pouring acrylic, contour relief and various other techniques. We even painted on glass and furnitures! I will now enjoy some rest before the September classes!

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It is possible now to enrol for the September Term. Please phone or check the Crescent Arts Centre Website for more information. Below there is a timetable with the classes available for booking. See you in September!

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	Acrylic 10-12 am	Watercolour 10-12 am	Oil & Acrylic 10am-12 am		Love Painting 10-12 am
	Acrylic 12.30-2.30 pm	Watercolour 12.30-2.30 pm			Painting for Teens 1pm-3 pm
	3-4.30 pm Family Paint
					Love Painting 3.30-5.30 pm

			Oil & Acrylic 6pm-8 pm
				Portraiture for beginners 7.15-9.15 pm
		Watercolour 8-10 pm