Anita Lovitt Art Classes: Illumination, Gouache, Florals, Essential Watercolor Techniques and Drawing

Posted on June 20th, 2014 • Category: Acrylic, Art, Helpful Hints, Local News and Events, Mixed Media, Museums, Pastel/Drawing, Water Color

This summer, painter, designer and public artist Anita Lovitt has a busy schedule! She will offer some new classes at new places, some just for a few weeks. Don’t miss these opportunities to study with such a talented and versatile artist! Each venue has different supplies, prices, and duration of classes. Private lessons are also available. Anita is a popular teacher who makes learning watercolor fun and easy, while challenging you to constantly stretch your abilities! Bring your friends and learn as a group! The Rickie Report shares the details of her classes at The Society for the Four Arts.

Classes With Anita Lovitt

Anita Lovitt

Anita Lovitt graduated from Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts) with top honors and a degree in illustration. She studied design and painting with legendary teachers including Milton Glaser, Charles Reid, and Mel Stabin. Her award-winning illustrations, paintings and designs have appeared in children’s books, greeting cards and designs for the home and gift industry. Anita has taught drawing and painting for many years, and is also a talented digital artist.

Anita is a gifted teacher with a keen understanding of how language and image work together. In 2006, Anita worked with a team of “Project Hope” counselors to produce a series of illustrative quilts documenting the impacts of Hurricane Wilma. She also created the large “Dancing Pineapples” mural which graces the entrance to Pineapple Grove in downtown Delray Beach, as well as numerous private and public commissions.

SOCIETY FOR THE FOUR ARTS

2 4 Arts Plaza Palm Beach, FL

561-655-7227

“Illuminated ‘S'” by Anita Lovitt

Introduction to Illumination with Anita Lovitt

10 AM-12 PM, Tuesdays, 6 weeks, July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12

The Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building

$150 Materials included

Illuminations are small, highly detailed paintings that accompany text or calligraphy. They often have a sacred component and are very powerful despite their small size. In this course you will learn to create illuminated letters and words using modern materials such as watercolor and gouache paint, pen and ink or small magic markers, and colored pencils. The effect of gold leaf will be simulated with gold paint markers. Elements and principles of lettering will be explained to help students achieve a pleasing result. You can work in a traditional style or something more modern.

“Apples with Core” Gouache/Opaque by Anita Lovitt

Painting with Gouache with Anita Lovitt

2:00-400 PM Tuesdays, 6 weeks, July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12

The Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building

$150 Materials included

What is gouache (pronounced gwash)? It is a form of brilliant, opaque watercolor that is favored by artists for detailed work such as greeting cards and book illustrations, as well as fabric and wallpaper designs. It handles like watercolor and may be thinned, lifted off or painted over, and is also easy to correct. It is highly suitable for quick outdoor sketching or art journaling. If you enjoy watercolor, this class will further expand your painting horizons. Through a series of structured exercises and demonstrations you will learn how to make the most of this versatile medium. Each student will receive encouraging personal attention to develop a powerful, small painting. (Note: Please also see Introduction to Illumination, which is a series of classes including gouache painting to complement this workshop.)

“Modern Illuminated Gouache” by Anita Lovitt

Due to limited space, reservations are required for all Campus on the Lake workshops and classes. For more information please call (561) 805-8562 or email campus@fourarts.org.