One-Day Class:
Monica Austin
Let's Go Black!
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Venue:
Marsh Lane Baptist Church
10716 Marsh Ln
Dallas, TX 75229
Price: $115 for members/$130 for non-members (includes Supply Fee)
Let’s Go Black! – This full-day, immersive workshop is an invitation to step into the quiet power of black—where depth, mystery, and subtle beauty reside. We will linger in velvety darkness and sandy roughness, discovering how black holds multitudes: hidden colors beneath the surface, tonal shifts that alter everything around them, and a richness that transforms what the eye believes it sees.
Together, we’ll play—intentionally and curiously—with black. You’ll learn my approach to creating a soft, matte, velvety black, explore distinctive black techniques from other artists, and experiment with a raw, gritty black that reveals its magic through water alone.
Designed for artists with a solid watercolor foundation, this workshop is for those ready to look more closely—examining when, how, and why the absence of color can speak most clearly, and how black can become a powerful storyteller on the page.
Supply Fee Basic supply fee ($15 included in registration) covers the special paper and paints we will use during class.
NOTE:
Monica will also provide all other supplies including palettes, brush, water containers, pipettes, spray bottles, rags, pencils, erasers, tape, etc. for just $10 for the day—simply email Monica at monica@mocah.studio after registration. You can walk in worry-free; everything you need will be provided.
Monica Austin Let's Go Black! Supply List
Monica Austin is a Texas-based watercolorist whose work blends precision, story, and luminous color. With a background in creative design—specializing in branding and custom interior art features—she brings a refined sense of composition and visual identity to every painting. Beginning in graphite, Monica developed a deep love for structure and value before diving headlong into watercolor during Covid, embracing the medium’s fluidity and challenge.
Her artistic voice has been shaped through study with masters including Laurin McCracken, Thomas Schaller, and Randy Meador. As she continues toward her first signature, Monica’s work has been juried into exhibitions with National Watercolor Society, Western Federation of Watercolor Societies, and Watercolor Art Society - Houston.
“I’ve always seen in high definition,” she says—a perspective reflected in her fascination with macrophotography, tiny details, and the quiet narratives carried in a single expression or object. While known for her crisp realism and strong value design, Monica is intentionally pushing toward looseness, exploring the magic that happens when control gives way to flow.
A dedicated educator, she teaches weekly classes and leads workshops throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area and neighboring states, emphasizing fundamentals, color theory, and building paintings on a foundation of powerful value composition.
