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GOALS

1. To improve and refine perception skills, developing sensitivity to the visual quality of the environment.

2. To develop manipulative and organizational skills for the effective visual expression of ideas and feelings through drawing & painting with watercolor & various water media choices

3. To develop knowledge and appreciation of the nature of art and its structure with an emphasis on the drawing and painting of past and present cultures.

4. To enhance an attitude of lifelong interest and pleasure in the arts, both as a creative participant and knowledgeable, critical viewer with respect, tolerance and acceptance for individual creative styles in art.

5. To recognize that feelings of enjoyment and accomplishment may be gained through creative activity and self expression.

6. To recognize that challenging and productive art activities can enhance and enrich the participant's leisure and retirement time.

All Levels Welcome

Supply List

Drew Bandish, SDWS Signature member

An award winning San Diego watercolor artist and instructor, Drew is frequently called upon to demonstrate art methods, conduct workshops and serve as juror for art exhibitions throughout San Diego County and across the country, too.

Awarded Outstanding Instructor by students and staff, since 1987, he has shared artful insights, helping adult learners gain more pleasure, confidence and skill at drawing and painting. Drew retired from public school teaching in April 2022 but still participates in workshop events.

…Drew Bandish

A lifelong learner himself, Drew appreciates that teaching, demonstrating techniques and preparing lessons have accelerated his own art skills and enhanced his visual perception and creativity. He enjoys interpreting all manner of subjects: landscapes, portraits, animals, flowers, from observation, memory and imagination.

Creative process:
Remain open, expecting that ideas will flow.

Interpret life’s experiences. That’s art with purpose.

Plein air, imagination or photos all provide effective visual resources.

Regardless of the art media, different subjects can be expressed with attention to universal design principles and elements.

Look. Think. Paint.
Brush mileage is important.

Make regular time for your creative expression,
either in a class or meet up or on your own.
Plein Air painting, too.

fineart website:
             drewbandish.com

Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00