Volume 5 of The Artist Collective is inspired by the joy and nostalgia of summer, evoking the carefree spirit of art camp. This edition invites you to embrace creativity with light and playful projects designed to fit into your summer rhythm. Lessons include painting with watercolors and gouache, stitching, printmaking, and creating pressed flower collages.

We will explore value using charcoal as we study one of Cecilia Beaux's works. Understanding value—the lightness or darkness of tones—is essential in creating depth, form, and a sense of atmosphere in your art. By focusing on how Beaux used value to define her portraits, you'll gain insights into enhancing contrast, guiding the viewer's eye, and bringing a stronger sense of dimension to your work.

Whether relaxing by the water or sketching in the garden, Volume 5 is about making art, having fun, and savoring the beauty of summer.