Online Art Classes with Linda Lovisa

Virtual Demonstration Classes

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Online Zoom Classes – Sept & Oct, 2026

Sept 8 ~ Floating feather on the water

I love canoeing or kayaking in the marsh. You never know what you will find. This duck feather floating on the water with a drop was a special find. I love how you can see the weeds through the water. Creating depth in the water and floating a feather will make for an interesting class.  

Sept 15 ~ Yellow Cow Lily (Nuphar lutea)

Once again, I am on the water and able to get up close to the cow water lily. I have no idea where they got the idea to call it a cow water lily. To me, they could have called it a “buttercup water lily” - which I think is better suited. I also added the scientific name. I love the shapes, the light and the composition of this reference photo.

Sept 22 ~ Autumn Rosehips

Rosehip tea on a September morning. My son collects rosehips and dehydrates them every fall. They are a lot of work to prepare for the dehydrator. Once dried, he stores them in mason jars. They are very high in vitamin C. He swears by them when he feels a bit of a cold coming on. I thought this photo I took would make a nice painting. I like how the background is blurred and it also adds some depth to the vignette.      

Sept. 29 ~ Forgotten Apple

On a drizzling morning near my home, I came across this one lonely apple hanging from a gone wild apple tree. The deer usually reach and eat most of them but I guess this apple was just a little to high to reach. It will eventually fall and some little creature will have a sweet treat. I liked the mood of this scene. I can still feel the drizzle when I look at this photo. The droplets will certainly help to recreate that moment.

Oct 6 ~ Grey Scale leaves

Grey scale is a very useful study. It really teaches you about values. You can also develop a painting in grey scale, then add colour through glazing. You can change any colour photo to grey scale as well as sepia tones on your computer or phone. Search for a photo that has strong lights and darks in it already for a successful reference to work from. I recommend using a black and white paints for this class instead of a premixed grey. There are many blacks to choose from. Some are warmer and some are more transparent. Explore black in this class.

Oct 13 ~ Salmon in moving water

This class may inspire those of you who like to explore an abstract interpretation of the salmon going up stream. I love watching them swim up the creek to spawning grounds. All the obstacles they go through to get there, incredible. The trick to making this scene work is to build the under painting before adding the final strokes of moving water.

Oct 20 ~ TALL GRASSES

This scene has beautiful golden grasses as well as a view of Okanagan Lake and mountains in the background. That sky draws you in as well. How to capture the depth in a real grassy area will be explored in the session. The techniques for the grasses can also be used for reeds along a shoreline. I will also mention all the other elements in this reference. A lot of learning in this class.

Oct 27 ~ HARVEST TIME

I really could not have a class in October with having grapes. After all, I live in the Okanagan Valley; known for its many wineries. I cropped this image of Pinot Noir grapes so that I could paint it on a tall narrow canvas. My thoughts for a size for this demonstration, 12x 18, just a little longer than the 12x16 I normally demonstrate on. I will not include the protective netting in my painting. This beautiful cluster was photographed at Coyote Vineyard.

Normally, I teach all year, but this summer I will be traveling ACROSS CANADA - ALL THE WAY TO NEWFOUNDLAND. You never know, I may visit a town near you!

I CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE MY JOURNEY WITH YOU. I will post regularly on Facebook and on Instagram as I explore the communities along the way.

ONLINE CLASSES WILL RESUME ON AUGUST 18, 2026

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Choose a group of classes or choose one at a time.  It’s up to you!

Tuesday Afternoons

  • 12:30 – 1:00 pm (Pacific time) –  Meet, Greet, and Share

  • 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Demonstration.  During the demonstration, the chat box is available for questions and they will be addressed during that time and/or afterwards.

  • 2:00 – 2:30 pm – discussion time, questions, and extensions of the demonstration are addressed.

Details

  • Art classes with Linda Lovisa are followed by a recorded video and include one-on-one coaching, tips to remember, and a written extension for your reference.

  • Cost is $35 per class (tax included).  That includes the video, an introduction to the class, and a recap afterwards. 

  • eTransfers can be made to llovisa58@gmail.com

See you online soon!

I am always looking for your input for future classes. Please submit your suggestions or requests for November by September 10th.

If you have any questions about any of these classes, please contact me or call 250-859-0918