Acrylic Flower Painting

The Earth Laughs in Flowers: Acrylic Flower Painting with Mary Pat Ettinger

Saturday, May 9th, 11 am-3 pm
Cora Annex, Ridgway
Tuition: $75 / includes all supplies
Registration: www.weehawkenarts.org

Ralph Waldo Emerson was right—the earth is full of laughter in the spring! As the landscape awakens in color and light, we’ll celebrate the season by translating that sense of joy and renewal onto canvas.

In this workshop, you’ll paint your choice of fresh flowers or work from thoughtfully selected reference photos provided by Mary Pat. Using luminous acrylics applied in a transparent, watercolor-inspired style, you’ll explore how to capture delicacy, movement, and light—bringing a sense of life and spontaneity to your work.

The instructor will spend individual time with each student, offering guidance and encouragement as you interpret the unique “laughter” of spring blooms. Whether you lean toward careful observation or expressive interpretation, you’ll leave with a painting that reflects the beauty of the season.

About Mary Pat Ettinger – Artist & Instructor

Mary Pat Ettinger’s work is often described as peaceful and uplifting. Having lived much of her life in rural settings, she draws daily inspiration from solitude, natural beauty, and the simple joys around her. From laundry hanging in the sun to flower gardens bursting through picket fences, and from sweeping canyons to mountain vistas, Mary Pat paints what she loves and what surrounds her.

Through her art, she hopes to share the serenity and gratitude she experiences every day—the songs of birds, the hum of crickets, and the quiet of the pastures near her home. Her paintings aim to encourage, inspire, and provide a sense of calm and beauty amid life’s challenges