The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have watercolor artist Lynn D. Pratt painting a still life at its next meeting, Wednesday, August 14, at 7:30 pm.

This demonstration will take place in the lower level of Newtown Meeting House, 31 Main Street. The public is invited to attend, free of charge.

Ms Pratt started her career as an architect and switched to watercolor painting after trying it as a hobby and completely falling in love with it. Now a full-time professional artist, Ms Pratt is a signature member of American Watercolor Society, Vermont Watercolor Society, and North East Watercolor Society.

Ms Pratt paints in a very photorealistic style, which she adopted from her background in architecture and her love for detail; she has carried that perfectionist nature into her paintings.

She is an international and national award winning artist, demonstrator, juror, and watercolor instructor and showcases her work in solo shows, international exhibitions, and galleries. She has been featured on television and in many magazines and books including Splash, Artscope and The Artists Magazine.

Ms Pratt has a deep passion for teaching watercolor and finds inspiration from sharing her love of the medium with others. She travels all over to teach and has classes for every age and ability.

Examples of her work can be seen at [naviga:u]lynndpratt.com[/naviga:u].

Reservations are not needed for SCAN programs, but additional information is available at [naviga:u]scanart.org[/naviga:u].