Gary’s new abstract watercolor 2 day workshop will be filled with material and tips for new and old artists wanting to have some capability to paint in an intuitive abstract manner. 

Gary will run this workshop at the new ANA Studio located at 300 N 2nd St, Rogers AR on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, 2025 from 9:30 to 3:30 daily.

Materials List

• 1sheet of 300 LB CP Fabriano Artistico paper cut into half sheets.
• White gouche
• Watercolors with “wells around” palette; preferably 5-7 colors
• Clear or white Wax resist crayons or candles
• A Credit card for scraping
• 1 1/2 “ or 2” flat brush
• Several round brushes, No’s. 5,7, and 9.
• At least one Rigger or liner brush
• Small brush for signature, 00 or 02.
• Water bucket.  You know, the large yogurt or cottage cheese variety.
• Paper towels and Kleenex if you prefer
• An apron to keep your clothing clean.
• Salt and Isopropyl Alcohol if you have it.  Don’t worry, I have plenty.
• H pencil is best for the drawing portion.
• Derwent watercolor pencils or equivalent
• Art Graf water-soluble pigment block in various colors if you have them.
• A soft sponge 
• Anything else you paint with that could prove handy for your style of painting.
• Roll of tape for masking
• Waterproof ink pen, V-ball and a Sharpie or two
• Razor knife or X-acto