Sunrise Ranch is proud to announce our Fine Arts Program that frees the spirit and lifts the soul. “Expanding Vision Through Creative Expression” teaches beginners and experts alike the process and techniques for creating expressive works of art. With a newly renovated building created as an art studio for this program, Sunrise Ranch has decreed “Studio A” as a home for which “the arts” can be birthed in a sacred space. Classes are now being held every Monday and Thursday, from 7-9:30 p.m. These classes are led by Bob Ewing, Sunrise Artist-in-Residence, and local professional artist Dave Holman. The maximum number of students that Studio A can hold is 12, so reserve your spot as soon as possible to guarantee participation.

More detailed, day-long workshops will resume soon on Saturdays as the weather improves. This series of classes and instructional sessions will be diverse and artistically compelling, while being held in the midst of the inspiration and beauty that is Sunrise Ranch. Class topics will include drawing, watercolor, acrylic and oil painting, art history (history, culture, vision and spirit), theory, composition, design, color, dynamic symmetry and poetic process. Instructional sessions could expand to include sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry-making and other crafts.

We invite you to expand your artistic horizons. Class fees are $25 per person per session and we ask that you bring your own paint and art supplies. If you do not have supplies, Sunrise will provide materials for an additional $10, making the class fee $35. For further information and if you have questions, please contact Bob Ewing (970) 443-4402 or Dave Holman (970) 391-0982. You can also e-mail Bob Ewing at 

REQUIRED ART SUPPLIES

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Small Liquitex Student Basic Kit OR
Minimum of Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, White OR
Preferred Pallette of Cadmium Red / Cadmium Orange / Yellow Light / Thalo Green / (P)thalo Blue / Acra Violet / Raw Umber / Black / White

BRUSHES (Acrylic or Sable)
Chisel #10 or #12 / or Bright ½”
Round #4 or #5
Round #16

ACRYLIC BOARD
Gessoed Board (Masonite, Illustration Board, Hard Foam Core)

SUPPLIES
Small, Styrofoam plate(s)
Tissue (i.e., Kleenex)
Plastic cup (for water)
Small pocket knife or blade
Small natural sponge
Old toothbrush
Small spray bottle
Small sheet of rough sandpaper
Mask It (bottle) – optional

OUTDOORS ONLY
Field easel
Portable seat (optional)

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

Small Watercolor Kit (Windsor Newton is best)OR
Pallette by the Tube Cadmium Red Med / Rose Madder / Cadmium Orange / Cadmium Yellow Light / Thalo Green / Thalo Blue / Cobalt Blue / Raw Umber / Yellow Ochre / Black / White

BRUSHES (Sable)
Chisel #10 or #12 or Bright ½”
Round #4 or #5
Round #16

WATERCOLOR PAPER
Rag 140 lb or heavier
D’Arches by sheet or block

SUPPLIES
White mixing tray (plastic, porcelain, or enameled tin)
Tissue (i.e., Kleenex)
Plastic cup (for water)
Small pocket knife or blade
Small natural sponge
Old toothbrush
Small spray bottle

OUTDOORS ONLY
Easel or TV tray
Portable chair
Small drawing board or Masonite panel (approx. 12” x 18” or larger)

OIL PAINTING SUPPLIES

COLORS
Oil paints by Winton, small tubes
Red – Alizarin Crimson Permanent and Cadmium Red Light
Blue – Cobalt Blue and Ultramarine Blue
Yellow – Lemon Yellow and Cadmium Yellow Mdeium
Ivory Black
Titanium White

BRUSHES
12 Brush Value Pack, Royal and Langnickel (can be found at most Hobby Lobby)

Canvas
Canvas – 11” x 14”

SUPPLIES
White mixing tray (plastic, porcelain, or enameled tin)
Viva paper towels
Turpenoid (small can)

OUTDOORS ONLY
Easel or TV tray
Portable chair
Small drawing board or Masonite panel (approx. 12” x 18” or larger)

ART SUPPLIES – Pastel (Chalk)

COLORS
1 box of Gallery Pastels, set of 24 (also at Hobby Lobby)

PASTEL PAPER
Canson Mi Tientes / 2 sheets per class / 19” x 25” / Steel Grey

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