December 2024, Newsletter

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Merry Christmas!



***Collectors List***

If you have purchased three or more original paintings from us over the years we would like to add you to our "Collectors List". Please email us at www.sterling@sterlingedwards.com so that we will have your your name and contact information.

Upon receiving your information we will send you information about a new offer that is only available to those on our Collectors List in appreciation of your support.

We have had a lot of qualified collectors requesting to be added to the list. If you qualify please let us know. The benefits are substantial.

I am often asked, "What is a Whiskey Painting?"

A Whiskey Painting is a watercolor painting where some form of spirits is used in lieu of water. The painting can be no larger than 4" x 5" image size. This size does not include the frame and mats.

The Whiskey Painters of America were founded in the late 1950's and are the most renowned miniature painting society in the world. It's membership is limited to only 150 artists worldwide at any time. I am very proud to have been awarded a lifetime membership in this select group of artists in 2015.

My Whiskey Paintings are painted with Holbein Watercolors and Sterling Vodka from the U.K. and on Fabriano watercolor paper. Each painting comes with a certificate verifying that it was painted by a "bonafide" member of the Whiskey Painters of America.

Click the link below to see the available inventory. If an item has a red dot it has already been sold.

Whiskey Paintings Collection



This is a one day LIVE ZOOM CLASS on painting a relaxing winter sunset with lots of color and landscape elements similar to this painting. There will be a lot of creative watercolor techniques explained and demonstrated in this class including, creative brush techniques, developing a strong composition, controlling edge quality, various texturing techniques, negative painting, saving whites, painting wet into wet and wet on dry paper, working with large brushes including large stiff bristle brushes, color harmony, and more. 

Sterling Edwards is renowned worldwide for his laid back and very informative style of teaching. 

There will be plenty of student painting time with assistance and critiques.

Each participant will also receive photographs of the demonstration painting along with an unedited and downloadable video of the class.

This class is suitable for the INTERMEDIATE to ADVANCED watercolor artist.

 December 12, 2024 from Noon til 4:00pm U.S. Eastern Time

$100

Join renowned watermedia master Sterling Edwards in this LIVE ZOOM CLASS as he shows how to paint an eye catching and decorative watercolor abstract expressionist painting similar to this piece.

There will be a lot of techniques explained and demonstrated including color mixing, layering washes of color, controlling edge quality, building a strong composition, negative painting, working on wet paper, painting with large brushes, and more. From the initial sketch and discussion on composition to the finished painting, you'll see it all live.

There will be plenty of painting time with assistance and critiques.

Join us and see for yourself why Sterling Edwards, with his relaxed and approachable style of teaching, is one of the most sought-after watermedia instructors in the U.S. and abroad.

Each participant will also

receive photographs of the various stages of Sterling's demonstration piece and an unedited downloadable video of the workshop.

This Zoom Class is intended for ALL SKILL LEVELS.



January 7, 2025 Noon til 4:00pm U.S. Eastern Time.



$100

Here are a few oldies. I thought that some of my old snow scenes would be appropriate for the holidays. Click on the image to see a larger view.

This is a photo of me and Diane taken at one of the many wonderful vineyards in North Carolina.

We hope that all of you have a wonderful holiday season and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

A special thank you to Diane for all that you do to manage our business and keep things running smoothly. It's a full-time job and your attention to detail and professionalism is appreciated by all. I couldn't do this without you.

Spread the word

Please tell your art loving friends about our website and newsletter; word of mouth referrals are by far the best advertising. They can sign-up for the newsletter on our website; www.sterlingedwards.com . Thank you.

As always, we appreciate your support.

Art; it chooses us

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

"Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better"

Andre Gibe