Artists / Instructors
Janet Cardinal
JANET CARDINAL paints using watercolor, acrylics and oils, and is a regular instructor at Paint for Joy. 
Visit Janet’s website for more of her paintings.
http://www.picturetrail.com/jcsjunque
PAT BEECHING Pat started painting in 1996. She painted as much as she could as well as working full time as an instructor in Animal Health Technology. her knowledge of animals has served her well in art for both the human and animal figure. Pat says For me the texture and playability is everything, the only downfall is the patience while it is drying….however with Genesis oils I can move on with a bit of heat.I started instructing Decorative art around the year 2000, it has been fun I taught in both acrylics and oils for awhile and now I only teach in traditional oils and Genesis. I feel it is important for all artists to paint in groups and take classes to push yourself to become the artist that you are and will be, by painting in groups it keeps you inspired I am once again pushing my limits in the art field by taking the Fine Arts Certificate program at the University of Alberta and hope to complete it by 2014. Hopefully I can pass this foundation knowledge onto you when you are in my class.
Some samples of Pat’s work:
BEV BUNKER is an Alberta-born artist currently residing in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada with her husband and his 200 canaries! She has been active in the art field for over 30 years. She has studied varied aspects of art and art specializations in England, Ireland, Wales, the U.S.A. and throughout the Province of Alberta. She has been commissioned by the Province of Alberta, corporations, various companies and private individuals. Her paintings are currently represented by Art Beat Gallery in St. Albert, Alberta – a commercial art gallery featuring the work of many well-known Canadian artists. See her work at www.bevbunker.com
DOROTHY DENTwas always inclined to be artistic, has been painting since childhood and has been involved in the decorative art world for over 30 years. Born on a farm in Missouri she developed a love of old barns, water mills, cabins and the rural art for which she is best known. For more information on Dorothy visit http://www.ddent.com/MARY GIBILISCO believes that anyone can learn to create art – the only requirement is a desire to increase knowledge and painting skills. Her teaching method is patterned after the Old World Art Academies, in which the student learns the academic principles and techniques by duplicating the work of the Teacher/Master. Find out more about Mary at her website!
MOE SHIER is an accomplished artist with expertise in watercolor and acrylic techniques. Visit her website for some helpful free watercolor pattern designs.
DEREK WICKS is a frequent guest instructor at Paint for Joy. Since he was young, he thrived on the knowledge of how things work and the challenge of recreating them. His creative journey began with building plastic model kits in perfect detail. As a painter, Wicks has developed a distinctive style with strong dominate lighting and solid crisp lines. He teaches his students to be themselves, and allow their strengths to define them. Learn more about Derek Wicks on his website.
SUSAN SZOTT started teaching classes at our shop in 2005. She began her painting experience in the Briarpatch with the use of Acrylics. In 2003 she became a Certified Mary Owens Teacher and this was the beginning of her interest in painting in oils. Susan took a Dorothy Dent Seminar in 2006. She works extensively in oils, Genesis, acrylics as well as ink and rouge where she is now desiging and teaching from her own projects. Some examples of Susans work:
