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• Paint Together in West Chester

  • Start
    March 18, 2026
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  • End
    March 25, 2026
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Chester County Art Association, 100 N. Bradford Ave., West Chester, PA 19382
  • Spaces left
    3

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  Let's Paint Together! Join us for two Wednesday afternoons as we host a Paint Together in the studios of the Chester County Art Association (CCAA). This event is open to members and friends and there is no fee. Space is limited so we encourage you to sign up soon.

  
  

  Painting studio at the Chester County Art Association (photo by Carrie Cheung)

  We're introducing Paint Togethers as a new offering for our members. It's a wonderful chance to bring your paints, brushes and ideas, and join fellow artists in an inspiring and supportive environment. Whether you are a seasoned painter or just beginning your watercolor journey, these events provide a great opportunity to connect, learn from one another, and enjoy painting side by side.

  If you are interested in participating in a Paint Together, but find that the current location or time does not fit your schedule, please let us know. Take a moment to complete the brief survey linked below so we can better understand your preferences. (Even if this Paint Together in West Chester works for you, we encourage you to take the survey anyway.) We'll consider future opportunities that work better for you.

  To take the survey, go to forms.gle/4iqTGkdFt8jTjbGT6.

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• Mastering Seascapes with Annie Strack

  • When
    March 28, 2026
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    1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    online via Zoom

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  Watch as Annie Strack demonstrates her secrets and tips to create a seascape in watercolor in this online demo.

  
  

  Surf's Up by Annie Strack

  Annie walks viewers through the essential techniques and the foundational concepts of watercolor painting. Learn how to mix colors, plan a composition, use values, manipulate the properties of pigments, use different types of brushes for effects, and more. Artists of every level will come away with new knowledge and skills as she takes you through every stage of her painting process from A to Z.

  About Annie Strack

  Annie Strack earned Signature Membership in more than three dozen organizations including the International Society of Marine Painters and International Plein Air Painters and she’s an Official Authorized Artist for the USCG. She exhibits internationally and has been featured in 24 solo shows. An experienced commercial artist, she created designs for countless businesses and produced architectural renderings for architects and contractors. She authored The Artists Guide to Business & Marketing and was Contributing Editor at Professional Artist Magazine for over a decade. She’s an artist materials expert and represents artist supply companies to present programs at schools, art centers, and stores. Her paintings have received hundreds of awards and hang in over 1,000 collections worldwide including the USCG, Navy, Pentagon, Senate, and VA. She travels around the world to teach workshops, jury shows, and paint en plein air.

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