Fayetteville Watercolor Group

FAYETTEVILLE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

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Painting a Better U

Saturday 20 June

Fayetteville nature park - 11am - 2 Hours

Jackie Elliott

We combine watercoloring with a twist of personal inspiration. Consider it a way to express your feelings, release stress, pressure and anxiety from your daily routine. Relax your mind and paint your way to a better you! Let the Colors Speak for you !

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$49.0

Understanding Histogram and Light Meter + Test Shooting

Saturday 13 June

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? Curious what the histogram is and how to read it? We'll cover how to use your histogram and light meter to nail your exposures.

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$49

Outdoor Natural Light Portraiture & Posing

Saturday 11 July

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds found around us.

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$75

Understanding Exposure & Light

Saturday 25 July

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

Having troubles with getting the correct exposure? In this meetup we'll cover the fundamentals of exposure and light - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO - and how they work together to create the perfect exposure. Suitable for beginners and intermediate photographers.

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$49

Better Composition in your photography

Saturday 08 August

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

Improve the composition of your photos. We'll cover the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and other techniques to create more compelling images. Suitable for all skill levels.

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$49

Portrait Photography, understanding basic posing & lighting for better images

Saturday 22 August

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

Learn the essentials of portrait photography including basic posing techniques and working with natural light to create flattering images. Suitable for beginners and intermediate photographers.

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$49

Creating fine art photography through learning how to shoot Black & White

Saturday 05 September

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

Learn to create stunning black and white images in this hands-on meetup. We'll cover composition, contrast, and tonal range to help you see the world in monochrome. Suitable for all skill levels.

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$49

Understanding Shallow Depth of Field when Photographing

Saturday 19 September

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

Learn how to use shallow depth of field to create stunning images with beautiful blur. We'll cover aperture settings, focal length, and subject distance to help you achieve professional-looking results. Suitable for all skill levels.

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$49

Beginner's Photography Class: Take The Mysteries Out of How to Use Your Camera

Saturday 10 October

Sherman Drive, Fayetteville - 11am - 2.0 Hours

Fayetteville Photography Group

Steve Sampson

Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? This beginner-friendly meetup covers the basics of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO so you can confidently use your camera in manual mode. Suitable for anyone new to photography.

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$49

ABOUT FAYETTEVILLE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP

Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

Join the Fayetteville Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.

Jackie Elliott

Since the height of the recent CoronaVirus pandemic, being quarantined and
isolated from the world, I found painting to be an outlet for stress and anxiety. Sometimes the counselor needs counseling, even though I hold a Doctorate in Counseling and Psychology. My therapist suggested that I find a hobby. I have several hobbies that I enjoy to relax my mind. Puzzles, breathing, yoga, journaling, swimming, meditation, and painting are therapeutic activities for me. Now it's my turn to practice what I preach. Painting took over my time and my living room. I have numerous paintings of my own and have shared them with others. Now retired, the Art for the Heart Initiative has taken on a life of its own, with people requesting it. I find pleasure in sharing my therapeutic experiences with others. Painting my way to a better me has rejuvenated an appreciation for the changes and growth that life brings to a life.

Jackie Elliott is available for private bookings

Available by appointment
Contact Info:
Dr. Jackie D
(910) 849-1075
[email protected]

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Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart

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Beautiful sunset in an early summer evening. I particularly like the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect image to paint after.
Credit: Claire Zhang

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Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart