Flow and Form: Paint Night with Watercolor 1F26
Join us for a relaxing evening of creativity and connection as we explore the balance between abstraction and the illusion of form in watercolor painting. Inspired by the work of Zahirah Nur Truth of ZNT Arts, this two-hour paint night encourages fluid mark-making, expressive contour drawing, and layering techniques in a supportive, no-pressure environment. Whether you're a beginner or experienced artist, you'll experiment with wet-on-wet watercolor, color mixing, and dynamic line work to create unique, expressive compositions.
Participants will learn the following:
- Abstraction & Form: Balancing fluidity with structure through contour and outline drawing
- Wet-on-Wet Techniques: Letting color blend organically to create depth and movement
- Illusion of Form: Suggesting figures and objects through negative space and layering
- Expressive Line Work: Using gestural strokes to add rhythm and energy to your piece
- Color Mixing & Theory: Creating mood and contrast through intentional palettes
This workshop does not have a make up date.
Zahirah Nur Truth
Zahirah Nur Truth is a name in a combination of Arabic and English, which loosely translates into one who manifests and shines the light of truth. Zahirah's truth is art and all of it. She drew and painted constantly as a young girl, and found her true love of the arts after taking on the journey of motherhood. There something was sparked in her and she began painting and claiming her throne as an artist. She is currently in the process of completing her Undergraduate Degree with close attention to Arts Education and Performance at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.
Zahirah makes illustrations, paintings, clothing and jewelry inspired by her African heritage. She is also a performance artist and has performed side by side with the renowned Tim Miller and Pat Olsezko. In recent years she has had the opportunity to perform at the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston, portraying Alma Stone Williams from Black Mountain College.
She is also an early childhood educator with over 10 years in the field. When she's not painting, she is a self proclaimed vegan chef. She gains insight, joy, wisdom and laughter from her two darling boys who are art creations in their own right.
All materials provided with cost of registration.