Join local artist Kara Razek to explore wa tercolors and create an expressive floral bouquet for a handmade greeting card. \; In this class you will create expressive flowers on the front of a 5&rdquo\; x 7&rdquo\; watercolor card with a clear envelope to prese nt to a loved one or friend. \; Instead of a formal watercolor class\, Kara will offer playful exercises to create and capture the essence of a flower bouquet. A live floral bouquet to copy and photographic inspiration will be provided. This class will cover the general method of using water color wet in wet\, loading the brush and seeing soft and hard edges\, whil e also exploring the relationship of watercolor to different papers. No ex perience with watercolors is required. \; \;
\nSupplies will be provided. Registration Required. \;
\nThe Art Builds Community Program Series is made possible through the generosity and funding of the Rath Creative Arts Fund of the B exley Community Foundation.
\nKara Razek is a Bexley-based artist originally from Kansas City\, Kansas\, who moved to Co lumbus\, Ohio in 1987 to attend the Columbus College of Art &\; Design (CCAD). She graduated with a Master of File Ans (MPA) in 1992. Kara's appr oach to painting is primarily alla prima-working quickly and intuitively\, with no rigid routine. Her work is rooted in realism\, but she embraces e xperimentation and the freedom to explore new techniques. As a member of a vibrant group of plein-air artists (Central Ohio Plein-Air and Ohio Plein Air Society) Kara enjoys painting in the city and local parks\, sharing b oth the successes and challenges of the process. Together\, they celebrate the diversity of their interpretations\, each artist capturing the essenc e of a scene in their own unique way. Recently\, Kara has expanded her pra ctice to include still-lite painting\, focusing on florals and fruit. This shift allows her to explore the nuances of oil painting without the const raints of changing light in the outdoor environment. Working in the studio \, where she can control lighting for extended periods\, has given her a d eeper understanding of the medium and allows for a more relined approach t o color and form. Kara's work continues to evolve as she seeks to balance the immediacy of plein-air painting with the focused study of still life\, always driven by a deep curiosity\, love of learning and a passion for ca pturing the world around her.
\nKara's artwork is on display in Bexl ey Public Library's lobby from March 6th through April 29th.
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