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Steve Loya in front of his splotch paintings.

Artist-in-Residence: Steve Loya

Catch the Artist in Action June 1-August 31
2026-07-20 00:00:00 2026-07-20 23:59:00 America/New_York Artist-in-Residence: Steve Loya Using watercolors, markers, pens, and other supplies, artist and educator Steve Loya makes mythical beasts called Splotch Monsters, inspired by the natural world, human emotions, and imagination. Sterling Library -

Monday, July 20
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Add to Calendar 2026-07-20 00:00:00 2026-07-20 23:59:00 America/New_York Artist-in-Residence: Steve Loya Using watercolors, markers, pens, and other supplies, artist and educator Steve Loya makes mythical beasts called Splotch Monsters, inspired by the natural world, human emotions, and imagination. Sterling Library -

Using watercolors, markers, pens, and other supplies, artist and educator Steve Loya makes mythical beasts called Splotch Monsters, inspired by the natural world, human emotions, and imagination.

Learn more about Loya's creative process and make and take your own Splotch Monster. Watch him at work in the makerspace from June 1 through August 31.  Check with makerspace staff for hours.

See more of his art here.

He will also be presenting three programs at Sterling Library:

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Basics on Sunday, June 14, 10 a.m. 

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Lettering on Sunday, July 12, 10 a.m.

Watercolor Workshop: Splotch Monster Dragons on Sunday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. 

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Middle School | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Multi-day Events and Exhibits |

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Fri, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sun, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
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Sun, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Wed, Jul 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
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Fri, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Jul 27, All day
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Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Sat, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Aug 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Musical Storytime
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