Short Dog Studio

05/25/2026

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Come see how Beth creates her distinctive painting technique using tools such as squeegees, cotton swabs and brushes as she carves into the paint to create the image. She is a bit different from other oil painters… come see her secrets.
About Beth Bathe:
A former graphic designer, Beth Bathe is a plein air oil painter who has garnered acclaim throughout the United States for her representational paintings described by critics as evoking nostalgia. She uses Cobra Water Mixable Oil Colors in thin washes with a limited tonalist palette, using unconventional tools such as squeegees and Q-tips along with her brushes. Her paintings have won numerous awards and honors, and she has been a featured artist in Plein Air Magazine.
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05/24/2026

Haven’t been to Short Dog Studio TGIF gesture pose day??? Our model Máirin-Taj Caya gives us quite the drawing workout! 1,5,20 minute poses, she challenges us with foreshortening, perspective and gestures. Sign up for your spot today. Limit 15 artists. New artists signing up for this Friday 5/29 get a discount! PM me for details

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04/20/2026

Missing our TGIF with sessions? I sure am!! Mark you calendars! Just firming up dates but wanted to let you all know that we are still here!! Keep a look out here on FB for posted events.
Dates I hope to hold sessions!
April 24 (this FRIDAY)
May 1
May 15
May 29
June 12
June 26
July 10
July 24
Aug 7
August 21

04/08/2026

I'm back from Florida! Wanting to do a still life workshop...I have several spots left at Wayne Art Center this Saturday. All materials supplied
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Wondering what Water Mixable Oil paints are all about? Known for blurring the line between watercolor and oil paintings, Beth Bathe's unparalleled style evokes feelings of nostalgia, like an old sepia-toned photograph. Beth uses unconventional tools including squeegees and Q-tips, along with her brushes focusing on composition, values, edges, and drawing rather than color.
During this one-day intensive workshop, Beth shares her unique technique with students. In the morning Beth will do a demo and show how she uses photography and simple apps on her phone to simplify forms enhance value and emphasize composition. She will also discuss how to pick objects that make an exciting still life set up.
Students are encouraged to use water mixable (soluble) oils to get the most out of the workshop. Beth will have paint for her students to try as well as one of her prepared painting panels, brushes and other supplies for you to use during the workshop.
This workshop is for all level of painters - from beginners to returnees. If you have taken a workshop from Beth before, consider taking this one as we work from an actual still life setup(fruit).
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04/02/2026

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Welcome George to Short Dig Family

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

Wonderful TGIF with “Queen of Hearts” Carrie Feidt! Thanks artists for coming out in rain and fog, it was a fun and productive day!

02/15/2026

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02/07/2026

Great TGIF at Short Dog today!

01/22/2026

Our Feb. 13 Queen of Hearts TGIF Long Pose is not Full. Sorry for the confusion in the title!

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