About this Event
It’s the dog days of summer, so why not join us to paint your own Blue Dog in the style of famous artist George Rodrigue! Your instructor will be LAST Gallery artist Leslee Ortega, well known for painting contemporary pet portraits in vibrant colors!
Leslee Ortega Art
Do you know about Louisiana artist George Rodrigue and his renowned Blue Dog? How did these whimsical paintings get so famous? Rodrigue used the Blue Dog to say things about his life and our world in a lighthearted and engaging way and in this workshop, we’re going to do that too! No matter your skill level, you’ll be provided with all the materials, guidance, and cheerful encouragement you need to create your own 8 x 10 painting. To get inspired, we’ll watch a short video (5 minutes), take a peek at previous student work, and review some of Rodrigue's Blue Dog paintings.
Adults 15+ are welcome to attend this session. There is also a class for adults and kids on Sunday, August 7, so if you want to attend with a child, please see that listing to sign up!
This workshop will be held inside LAST Art Gallery, among the art and artist studios that make the Gallery such a special place. LAST Gallery is located in our charming historic building in the heart of the McKinney Cultural District.
Permission for Leslee to teach this workshop has been granted by the George Rodrigue Foundation for the Arts.
Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022
Time: 1-4pm
Where: Louisiana Street Artists, LAST Art Gallery Last Art Gallery
105 W Louisiana, McKinney Texas
Age: Adults 15+
Class Size: Maximum 10
Cost: $50 per person, plus $5 materials fee
Bring: Everything you need is included!
Parking: There are free public parking lots nearby along with free 3-hour street parking. Click here for a map of parking structures in McKinney: McKinney Parking Map LAST Gallery is on Louisiana Street, directly in front of Parking Lot 4.
Historic downtown McKinney Square and it's Cultural District surround an old Couthouse built in 1876 that is now a Performing Arts Center. Walk to great restaurants, specialty eateries, boutique shopping, art galleries, wine tasting rooms and more just steps from the Gallery! Historic Downtown McKinney
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Last Art Gallery, 105 West Louisiana Street, McKinney, United States
USD 55.00