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ART
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Upcoming Events

Tonal Drawing

Tonal Drawing

Saturday 06 June
Harvey and Bicentennial - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Develop your understanding of light and form through tonal drawing. Practice creating smooth gradations, value contrasts, and realistic shading to bring subjects to life. Perfect for all skill levels.
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Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects

Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects

Saturday 20 June
Harvey and Bicentennial - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Set up and draw compositions of everyday objects, exploring form, texture, and lighting. Practice arrangement, proportion, and rendering details. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow

Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow

Saturday 04 July
Bill Schupp Park, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. You'll practise blocking in shapes, building midtones, and creating depth through light and shadow. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 18 July
Bill Schupp Park, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Explore the art of drawing plants and flowers in this outdoor workshop. Learn observation and composition techniques to capture natural forms. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Saturday 01 August
Bill Schupp Park, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Learn the art of perspective drawing in this outdoor workshop. You will practice one-point, two-point, and three-point perspective techniques to create depth and dimension. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 15 August
Bill Schupp Park, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful artwork. Suitable for absolute beginners or those looking to refresh their skills.
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$49      

Figure Gesture Drawing

Figure Gesture Drawing

Saturday 12 September
Bill Schupp Park, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through quick gesture drawing techniques. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
Mixed Media Collage Workshop

Mixed Media Collage Workshop

Saturday 26 September
Bill Schupp Park, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Combine papers, textures, and paint to build expressive collages. Learn composition, layering, and mixed-media techniques to create unique artwork. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
Ink and Wash Illustration

Ink and Wash Illustration

Saturday 10 October
Bill Schupp Park, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Javier Tovias
Combine pen and ink with watercolour washes to create beautiful illustrations. Learn line work, shading, and wash techniques to build depth and texture. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 June
Jordan Rd W, McAllen - 10am - 3 Hours
McAllen Photography Group
Ana Arellano
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? In this relaxed beginner friendly class, we will break down the key camera settings so you can start shooting with confidence. You will learn how shutter speed, aperture and ISO work together to control exposure, then put your new knowledge into practice with guidance. Plenty of time for questions, hands-on exercises and individual help. Bring your own camera.
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$98       1 places left
Portraits with Natural Light

Portraits with Natural Light

Saturday 20 June
City Center - 10am - 2.0 Hours
McAllen Photography Group
Ana Arellano
This meetup explores capturing beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. Learn techniques for directing subjects, utilizing light effectively, and hands-on practice with personalized feedback.
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$49      
Visual Storytelling

Visual Storytelling

Saturday 18 July
Jordan Rd W, McAllen - 10am - 2.0 Hours
McAllen Photography Group
Ana Arellano
This meetup focuses on visual storytelling and documentary approach in photography. Learn how to capture authentic moments, create narratives, and arrange visual elements for compelling stories. Hands-on practice with feedback.
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$49      

Understanding Light

Understanding Light

Saturday 15 August
City Center - 10am - 2.0 Hours
McAllen Photography Group
Ana Arellano
This meetup delves into understanding light in photography, focusing on light and shadow interplay. Learn metering, direction, quality of light, and techniques for dramatic effects with hands-on practice and feedback.
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$49      
ABOUT MCALLEN
ART
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere, and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials which can be anything from pencils or pastels, to watercolour or oils.

If you are a complete beginner all you need to start are a couple of good drawing pencils, a rubber, and a drawing pad.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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Our meetups and classes are limited to a max of 12 people
REVIEWS
I liked it, it helped.
5/5
Norberto
2025-10-27
I really enjoyed this class and felt that the instructor was very attentive to all of us students. I learned new things that I will incorporate into my drawings and practice.
5/5
Jonathan
2025-10-26
The event was very informative and thoughtful. Everyone was kind and very reassuring. I knew supplies were required, but as a new 956 resident but supplies were packed. Javier and others,were so kind to allow me to use their supplies. 956 hospitality. So grateful to the new people I met and,appreciated the welcome.
5/5
Xochitl
2025-08-24

It was a wonderful way to spend the day, painting and learning new techniques while enjoying nature in a beautiful setting!
5/5
Jennifer
2025-02-16
ARTISTS
Javier Tovias
I'm an artist. I received an MFA from the New York Academy of Art. Currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in AI/ML and splitting my time between McAllen, Texas and New York, New York.

Javier Tovias is available for private bookings

Available most Saturdays from 2pm until 6pm.
Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, and events.

PHOTOS
McAllen Art Group
2026-03-19
Title or Location: Our Fur Babies
Oil painting
Credit: Janice Nagle
Lisburn Art Group
2026-04-28

McAllen Art Group
2026-03-16
Title or Location: Our Fur Babies
I tried something unusual with this oil painting and used a stencil for the background. I lightly layered a couple different shades to achieve the effect of old wallpaper. The dogs have many layers to attempt to give depth to the fur.
Credit: Janice Nagle
Facebook: Mountain and Valley Brushworks
Belfast Art Group
2026-03-30
McAllen Art Group
2026-01-14
Title or Location: Sailing on the Ocean Blue
This acrylic painting was done during the Covid 19 pandemic.
Credit: Azucena Guerra (Zues)

Brisbane Art Group
2026-03-23
McAllen Art Group
2025-12-29
Title or Location: Swords of the Gulf of Mexico
Since born and raised in South Texas ( Harlingen ) the ocean has always been a place to get away from everything and reboot. I?ve always been involved with art a a child and thru out my way thru school. This is what I enjoy the predatory dance the Marlin and Sail fish do. That?s why I painted this
Credit: Vino Santillan
Facebook: Vino Santillan
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-16

McAllen Art Group
2025-11-25
Title or Location: Mother and child
My daughter Hayla was cutting teeth had been running a fever. Mom stayed awake all night and was worn out took a break but couldn?t let go.
Credit: Tony Munoz
Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
McAllen Art Group
2025-11-05
Title or Location: No title

Credit: Leonardo Ondoy

Buffalo Art Group
2026-03-02
Bournemouth Art Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: Authenticity
My art "Authenticity"This piece represents my journey of transformation ? a journey of becoming the truest and most authentic version of myself.It is about releasing limiting beliefs, breaking free from old patterns, and leaving behind the masks I once wore to fit expectations and seek acceptance. The act of removing the mask symbolizes letting go of the false identities that no longer serve me and embracing who I truly am.At its heart, this artwork carries a powerful message: be aut
Credit: Magdalena Bosiacka
Belfast Art Group
2026-02-15

Colorado Springs Art Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: Pamwe Chete
"Pamwe Chete" is shona for " Together". I was born and raised in Zimbabwe. Many of my art pieces are influenced by this background.
Credit: Willow Culver
Facebook: Willow Culver
Adelaide Art Group
2026-02-15
Birmingham Art Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: My Favourite Toy
This is Marley, one of my loopy border collies. I managed to take the reference photo for this drawing in one of his quiet moments, while he was hugging his favourite toy and stopping his brother Bob from stealing it! It was a challenge drawing him on pastelmat as I'm not too experienced with it but quiete happy with how he came out! He's drawn in a mix of faber castel polychromos, caran d'ache luminance and some derwent drawing pencils.
Credit: Darren Gwatkin
Facebook: GwatkinArtworks
Instagram: DarrenGwatkinArtworks

Sarasota Art Group
2026-02-09
Aberdeen Art Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Balnagask golf course
I loved this photograph from John Strachan photography and finally got around to painting it in acrylic. I tried to be quite loose with the painting as there was so much detail. in the end I thought the sky looked a bit bare so with the help of Chat GPT I added seagulls to the photo and was then able to paint them into my art work. This painting will be heading for the Aberdeen art show the end of August for sale.
Credit: [email protected]

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