Artist Tricia Reichert to demo gouache painting at Art Center Morro Bay

– The Morro Bay Art Center will host Tricia Reichert for a free demonstration titled “Painting With Gouache: The Most Forgiving Watercolor,” on Sept. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. Reichert, born and raised in England, studied home economics and textile art at Battersea College, London University. After teaching high school for many years, she moved to the U.S. with her husband and began focusing on art over thirty years ago.

Reichert specializes in portraiture using pastel and watercolor, with additional expertise in printmaking and clay sculpture. She is a professional commissioned portrait artist with works in private collections in the U.S. and Europe, and has participated in many award-winning juried shows in the U.S. Reichert also teaches art through private sessions and has conducted classes for sixteen years through Cal Poly University’s Extended Education division.

The demonstration will include a live painting session and a raffle for a free print.

The event will take place at the Morro Bay Art Center, located at 835 Main St., Morro Bay.