Greetings Art Leaguers!

We have another watercolor artist this month with a bit of a different approach!  The controversial MASKING FLUID will be demonstrated as part of Sandra’s night sky series.  I hope you will enjoy this one!  See you there, and goodies are anticipated! 

Lorna

Sandra will demonstrate how to paint a night sky in transparent watercolor.  Using liquid masking fluid to reserve the stars and tree silhouette she will combine glazing and wet-into-wet techniques to create a varied luminous skyscape.

About the Artist

Sandra Parker is a watercolor artist based in Tucson, Arizona, where the desert landscape and vast night skies inspire her creative journey. Her work explores the natural world with a sense of wonder, blending the resilient beauty of cacti, trees, and wildflowers with the expansive mystery of stars and space.

Sandra discovered her artistic talent while helping her daughter illustrate a middle school project.  What began as a creative spark quickly grew into a passionate pursuit, nurtured through painting classes and long hours in her home studio. During the quiet isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, she began her Night Skies collection, a visual meditation on awe, hope, and the childhood magic of gazing up at the stars.

Her art has been exhibited at local festivals and galleries, including the Saguaro Exhibit at the Herberger Theater, and continues to resonate with those drawn to the intersection of nature, memory, and imagination.