
Watercolor by Rose Edin. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
The Marco Island Center for the Arts confirmed today that Dillman’s Art Workshop Retreat will hold one of its vastly renowned Festival of Arts at the Center on January 31, 2016 from noon to 4 PM. The festival will be free to attend and is open to the public. It will feature complimentary artist demonstrations, door prizes and refreshments.
Dillman’s has offered art workshop retreats and creative art workshops for 39 years. Its programs have included more than 10,000 artists at its headquarters in Wisconsin and exotic ports of call. The Marco program will feature artists David R. Becker, Rose Edin and Hannah Ineson.
The program kicks off at noon with Rose Edin, renowned watercolorist from Venice, Florida and Canada. Rose is a graduate of North Park University, where she received the “distinguished alumni” award and is co-author of several bestselling watercolor books. She is a

Hannah Ineson teaches the art of the illustrated journal.
Hannah Ineson will present at 1 PM. Hannah is also a renowned watercolorist, frequently teaching the art of an illustrated journal. An illustrated journal is a small book of watercolor paper in which the artist records images, and some text, around any theme. Hannah has been painting in watercolor since 1977 and teaching watercolor for over 15 years. She also paints in oil, has experience with etching and pastel, and is a potter in her spare time. She has been Artist in

At 2 PM, David R. Becker, watercolorist from Barrington, Illinois will demonstrate his approach to watercolor. David’s work has been featured twice in International Artist Magazine, Artists Magazine and Watercolor Magic. He is a signature member of the Transparent Watercolor Society of America and has published two watercolor books, “How to Sketch with Watercolor” and “Watercolor Composition Made Easy.” David is a popular watercolor teacher whose lessons are designed to help his students control the medium to create well-composed watercolors.
Lisa Trebilcock, children’s author of Naples, Florida will provide an author demonstration at 3 PM. Lisa recently released a children’s book about life in Naples, “N is for Naples.” Her book features clever rhymed verses and engaging illustrations to depict the many

Artist David R. Becker will be featured at the Mid-Winter Arts Festival.
Hyla Crane, Executive Director of the Center, is especially enthusiastic about this program. “It is not often we have an opportunity to present three outstanding watercolor teachers and a respected author in the same program. And, the program is free of charge for those attending.”
All of the presenting artists will be onsite with many of their works for sale and to discuss their art one-on-one for those in attendance.
Everyone is welcome to the Dillman’s Mid-Winter Arts Festival, but seating is limited. For reservations call the Center for the Arts at 239-394-4221. For further information concerning Marco Island Center for the Arts activities, classes, or upcoming exhibits, please visit www.marcoislandart.org.
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