Students will have an outdoor painting workshop on the farm. All are allowed to wander the extensive gardens on the property and choose a flower or something of interest to pick and do a watercolor study (or studies) in a similar style as the beautiful Beatrix Potter paintings, with elegant lines, composition, and watercolor washes. I will discuss and demonstrate how to draw with good composition, how to handle the medium of watercolor. Each student will receive a watercolor travel set, a drawing set, and a bound blank book to record their nature, wildlife, and floral studies. 

 There will be an awning, tables, art materials, and lunch provided. We will be outdoors all day, dress appropriately. A fridge is nearby for cold drinks. Park only in the designated area.

Lunch break from 12 noon to 1:00 pm.

Christina Allen

Christina L. Allen lives in southern Maryland at Allen’s Heirloom Homestead farm with her husband, cat, flock of sheep, rare Jersey Buff heritage turkeys, and heritage chickens.

She has been a professional artist for over 43 years. She also is an avid handweaver and spinner for almost as long, as an avocation. The rural life and the beautiful Chesapeake Bay find their way into many of her paintings. Watercolor has been her primary medium for decades, but in the last few years, oil-on-paper paintings have been a new passion. 

Both Christina and her husband are avid gardeners, so plants, trees, flowers, and organic farming are also an important part of her life and work. They also practice sustainable farming.

Christina’s 14 illustrated internationally published children’s books have received nine national book awards including The Indie Award for Excellence in Children’s Books, The Moonbeam Award(s), the Living Now Book Award; The Evergreen Medal, and Mom’s Choice Book Awards. Books are published with her micro publishing company, Corn Crib Studio & Publishing.