Announcing “Behind the Palms” — a new online course
Posted: February 14, 2022 Filed under: Uncategorized 9 CommentsI sketched plenty of palms in last December’s trip to southwest Florida, and also did a fair bit of exploring in the area around Fort Myers. In the process, we came upon Dean Park, a really interesting old neighbourhood, developed in the 1920s, with about 80 small houses spread out over several streets with a small triangular park in the middle. I sketched a fair bit in the neighbourhood, including this yellow house, and this white house. I think there are even a few sketches in my book that I haven’t posted yet.
My newest online course “Behind the Palms: Sketching Historic Dean Park” is based on what I sketched there. What I loved best about the place was the warm light and how the houses are partially hidden, and in some cases framed, by the tall palms. If you’re interested in learning more about the course, have a look at the trailer. The course is available at a special rate of $30 US or $42 CDN for this week only, and after Sunday, it goes up to $35 and $47.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
What a great Valentine gift I gave myself-I ordered this course first thing this morning! Can’t wait to feel the warmth of this new class. Thanks for all the work you do to offer these informative and inspirational courses.
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Denise, thank you. I think your gift was almost as good as chocolates!
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This looks like a really fun course and the little town sounds very interesting. Just signed up for the course. I am a bit behind in courses, but eventually will catch up. Really looking forward to this one. Thank you.
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Thanks so much Jeanne. I hope you enjoy painting the palms with me!
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Congratulations Shari.
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thanks so much Sadje!
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Hi Shari,
I wonder if you can recommend the closest substitution to Quin Coral watercolour in gouache. I would like to do the course using my gouache paints. Thanks.
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Hi Tracey,
I just looked at the gouache colours. I think Cadmium Red Light would be the closest to Quin Coral. Here’s the tube I’m thinking of: https://mgraham.com/gouache-paints/cadmium-red-light-050/
I really like M. Graham gouache pigments.
You might need to add a bit of yellow to that, but that would be pretty close.
And thanks for registering for the course!
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Thanks Shari! I like M. Graham gouache as well, lovely flow. I’m really enjoying the course!
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