If you’ve shopped at DANIEL SMITH stores in Seattle or Bellevue over the past 20 years, Thom Wright is a familiar face. He served as Stores Director and managed classes, workshops, and special events. For many years, Thom also taught classes and workshops in our stores.

He is excited to spend time with artists at Sketcher Fest in Edmonds, Washington July 12, and is thrilled that DANIEL SMITH is a GOLD sponsor again this year. Thom will be staffing the DANIEL SMITH Festival Table, sharing tips and techniques, and will host a special one-hour session explaining how we make paint and highlighting the colors that set DANIEL SMITH apart.

Thom will focus on how our innovations help you create better paintings and give you the tools to do your finest work. We make the tools, and Thom will help you master them for the best artistic outcomes.

In addition to meeting artists throughout the event, Thom will present a special one-hour session designed to give urban sketchers a deeper look into the colors and innovations that make DANIEL SMITH unique.

Whether you’re new to DANIEL SMITH or have painted with our watercolors for years, this presentation will offer valuable insights into the materials you use and how they can help you create stronger, more expressive paintings.

Notes from Sketcher Fest

• Thom’s presentation will be free and open to all until the room fills up. 100 capacity.
• It’s encouraged to get a $25 ticket to experience the whole “Sketchbook Fair” and be able to visit our vendor table.
• The Sketchbook Fair is the signature event of Sketcher Fest. On July 12, come down to the Edmonds Waterfront Center to meet our guest artists, see their original sketchbooks and gear up with art supplies from local and national vendors. You’ll leave the event full of inspiration and all the materials you will need for your own travel sketching adventures.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at the process of creating DANIEL SMITH watercolors and learn what goes into producing artist-quality paint.

Discover how to use the information on our color charts to make informed color choices and build palettes that work for your painting style.

Explore the fascinating world of Acquerelli PrimaTek, made with minerals sourced from around the world. Thom will share examples, stories, and insights into these unique granulating colors.

Join us as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Learn how you can share your favorite DANIEL SMITH memories and help us commemorate five decades of color, creativity, and community. You are the reason we are here, and we would love to hear your story.

Colors Made for Urban Sketching
Thom will highlight some of his favorite colors and mixtures for urban landscape painting. From beautiful granulating pigments to unique color combinations and incredibly portable Pastelli per acquerelli, you’ll discover exciting options that can bring character, atmosphere, and texture to your sketches.

Questions and Answers
Bring your questions. Thom loves talking about color, materials, and painting techniques, and he’ll be happy to share his knowledge and experience.

Whether you’re attending Thom’s presentation, visiting the DANIEL SMITH Festival Table, or simply exploring all that Sketcher Fest has to offer, be sure to stop by and say hello.

We look forward to celebrating creativity, color, and community with you at Sketcher Fest. Join us and discover why artists have trusted DANIEL SMITH for 50 years.

Presentation: Sunday, July 12, 2pm – Edmonds Waterfront Center, upstairs