The Heritage Fine Arts Guild Presents: CREATIVE COLOR: A PAINTING ADVENTURE with Sheryl Wasinger

The Heritage Fine Arts Guild Presents: CREATIVE COLOR: A PAINTING ADVENTURE with Sheryl Wasinger

GENERAL WORKSHOP INFORMATION
How to paint realistic subject matter using non-realistic color and non-traditional painting techniques with acrylic paint.
Ability Level: Intermediate to Advanced experience in drawing and painting.
Description: In this program, you will learn how to work from a photo of a landscape and turn that subject into a creative, expressive acrylic painting using non-traditional color and painting techniques.

Workshop Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W Caley Ave, Littleton, CO
💲 Cost: $35 for Guild members | $75 for non-members
📝 Register: https://www.heritage-guild.com/workshopsevents.html. Payment serves as registration.

SUPPLY LIST
Please bring a photo of a landscape that you would like to paint, or I will supply you with a copy of my photo so you can follow along with me.
Acrylic Paint is the preferred paint for this workshop. If you would like to work with another paint medium, some steps may need adjustment
Bring your favorite paints. Include at least one of the following colors: Ivory Black, titanium white, yellow, red, orange, green, purple, and blue.
Optional: burnt sienna, burnt umber, yellow oxide
Brushes: Bring an assortment of brushes. I recommend 1 ½, 1”, 1/2”, ¼” flat brushes and a detail brush.
Palette knife
Palette: white plastic dinner plate and plastic wrap, or a Masterson Sta-Wet palette (9”x16”) for the serious painter.
Canvas: 16”x20” x .75”
Misc. supplies: Water container, paper towels
Small spray bottle (found in the travel section of most stores)
Pencils, eraser, standard paper for notetaking and testing colors and techniques.
Optional: Sketchbook for notetaking and testing colors and techniques

ARTIST BIO: About The Artist | Sheryl Wasinger
As far back as I can remember I wanted to be an artist. As a child, a brand-new box of Crayola crayons, and my coloring book were all I needed to keep myself content. I started my formal education at the University of Northern Colorado. While there, I spent time in Italy studying art as part of my college education. After college I began a teaching career in art and spent over 30 years in the profession. While teaching I continued my art education at Rhode Island School of Design where I earned my master’s degree. In the beginning of 2019, I began painting full time and now I am dedicated solely to my art. My choice of medium is acrylic paint on canvas. My art is focused on a colorist palette, with a representational- abstract art style. My use of color and design is an example of this in my paintings. My current subject matter is inspired by the beauty of mother nature. My landscapes are often inspired by my home state of Colorado, although, I have been known to sneak across the Colorado border into New Mexico and Wyoming for inspiration as well.

This workshop is made possible in part by funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and the Littleton Arts & Culture Grant. We are grateful for their continued support of the arts in our community.

Register now and explore acrylic techniques with Sheryl Wasinger
Visit heritage-guild.com to sign up and learn more.