by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Aug 30, 2024
Starting in September, Veteran Artist Shaun Smith will take participants through a 3-part project for fall. We will use this time to take advantage of the fall colors while showcasing an advanced watercolor and pastel technique. We will use unstretched raw canvas with...
by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Jul 24, 2024
Join Veteran Artist Shaun Smith, as he takes you on a journey into the world of Yupo Paper and watercolors. Yupo isn’t your ordinary paper – it’s a semi-translucent plastic sheet that resembles paper! In this workshop, we’ll dive into the fascinating...
by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | Jun 24, 2024
Explore the art of Expressive Dragonflies! Led by Veteran Artist Shaun Smith, participants will paint dragonflies through an expressive application of intense colors and splotchy washes. This workshop is a canvas for your creativity—no art skills needed, just a...
by Rob Haney | May 27, 2024 | Blog
On this Memorial Day, Community Building Art Works honors the memory of those service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. During the month of May, we gathered in community to weave a communal canvas, reflecting on the enduring legacy of our...
by Community Building Art Works (CBAW) | May 22, 2024
Exploring Liquid Charcoal: Adding Color In March & April, Veteran Artist Shaun Smith introduced us to the medium of liquid charcoal, and how white charcoal & gouache can bring out the artwork’s highlights. In this final workshop featuring liquid...