Santa Paula Society of the Arts member, Wana Klasen, will be presenting a water color demonstration at the Santa Paula Depot Gallery on the corner of Santa Barbara Street and 10th St. (also known as CA Hiway #150 ) February 10, 2013. The program is planned from 2pm until 4pm, and will focus on negative painting and other water color techniques.

Klasen, a retired Registered Nurse, works in a variety of media, and is a strong believer in the healing powers of the arts. She also holds a Master of Arts Degree in Education Administration, and teaches art at the Fillmore Senior Center, and at Perches Academy in Ventura. She is a contributing artist with ARTISTS FOR TRAUMA, “where healing is an art”, a non profit organization founded by Laura Sharpe. (artistsfortrauma.org).

Among Wana’s mixed media work is her “Earthsong” collection which is known for its boldly energetic, colorful tribal figures that bring a smile to those who see them!! They sing, they dance across the wall. “Earthsong “ has been featured as a solo show at Blanchard Community Library in Santa Paula, and at Harbor Village Gallery in Ventura. Her art has been exhibited in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Wana is active in the Santa Paula Society of the Arts, Buenaventura Art Association and the Artists Guild of Fillmore

The artist is excited by color and texture in her work, and enjoys painting on a variety of surfaces. She has previously presented a demonstration at the Depot Gallery entitled “Water Color Painting on Canvas and The Use of Watercolor Ground” .

All are invited and welcome to the art demonstration. Attendees will have the opportunity to take home some of Klasen’s unique work. Join us for an artful and relaxing afternoon!!!