Art Bar: Van Gogh’s Wheatfield with Cypresses
ART BAR: Van Gogh’s Wheatfield with Cypresses with Jessica Mahan
Tuesday, September 1
6 – 8 pm
$50 CAE Member / $55 Non-Member (includes all supplies & 2 drinks)
Min 5 / Max 25
Step into the expressive world of Vincent van Gogh as you recreate a painting inspired by Wheatfield with Cypresses. Working on a pre-sketched canvas, you’ll explore bold brushwork, layering vibrant color, and using rhythm to create movement throughout your piece.
With step-by-step guidance from instructor Jessica Mahan, you’ll build the rolling wheat field, shape the cypress trees, and bring the sky to life with dynamic, energetic strokes. This class encourages you to loosen up, experiment, and paint with confidence—no drawing experience needed.
All materials are provided, along with two beverages (wine, beer, or non-alcoholic) and light snacks. Students also receive a 10% discount in the gift shop the day of class. Wear something you don’t mind getting a little paint on—we take care of all setup and cleanup.
Instructor
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Jessica MahanJessica Mahan is a professional acrylic and oil painter and an art teacher with a degree in Art Education and Secondary Education. She previously taught art in the public school system for 7 years, has been a professional artist for 8 years and loves sharing her love of art with others through classes, workshops, retreats and paint at home kits. She is in awe of the natural world. Nature has the ability to wake up her mind to the present moment, sparking ideas and insight. The resulting paintings are vivid, emotional, playful and dreamlike. Her art practice helps her slow down and notice the world around her by examining shapes, colors, movement rhythms and light. She often uses symbolism and thinks of her work as visual poetry. Outside of art, she loves travel, yoga, nature, music and hanging out with her dog.
