Pick up the Palette! (Ages 5-9)
YA-Class | Registration closed 6/20/2025
Use animals as inspiration and explore the fundamentals of art! Projects expose young artists to an array of materials and art concepts and encourage self-expression as they draw, paint and experiment.
Julie Nieves
Julie’s paintings are inspired by the flora and fauna of the natural world and she loves painting the vibrant colors of Florida’s namesake flowers. She has studied watercolor painting locally at Crealdé School of Art, with local artist Katie Holt, and numerous workshops with professional artists. Along with teaching both children and adults at Crealdé, she is also the Painting and Drawing Program Manager. She is a member of the Central Florida Watercolor Society where she has served as Vice President and President. Her work has been included in juried shows at City Arts, the Orlando Science Center, the Center for Health and Wellbeing, Studio Art Farm, and the Mount Dora Center for the Arts. She is enthusiastic about sharing the joys of watercolor painting with the community and her students.