Painting

Exploration in Watercolor

Exploration in WatercolorExploration in Watercolor

In this class we will discuss an introduction to forms, shapes, edges and tonal ranges to create the illusion of depth and light in a watercolor painting.

After practicing the process we will put them together to create emotional, impactful paintings or studies using a choice of subjects ranging from a rural landscape, to a street scene.

This class focuses on giving students a thoughtful approach to the medium of watercolor through working from reference photographs and/or painting from sketches.

It will include discussions on: 1.

watercolor materials 2.

color mixing 3.

Drawing 4.

brush strokes and basic washes and painting methods in watercolor (wet into wet, dry brush and glazing) 5.

composition and design Classes will include instructor demonstrations and exercises.

There will also be optional weekly homework exercises.

Supplies: Holbein palette or equivalent Selection of brushes: including a round brush (for example 8) a mop brush 1' and 2’ mottler wash brushes a rigger brush (for example 4) Suggested Paints (Holbein and/or Daniel Smith recommended: Lemon Yellow Pyrrole Red Aussie Red Gold Burnt Sienna Prussian Blue Horizon Blue (Holbein) Thalo Green Ivory black Supplies to bring: Arches 140 lb cold-pressed watercolor paper water container 2H pencil kneaded eraser paper towels Light brown masking tape (not blue) Small water spray bottle

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Jul 23
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Jun 3
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1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Jun 3
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Jul 22
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7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Jun 6
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Jul 25
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Jun 2
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Jul 21
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting Exploration

Jun 2
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MON
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Exploration in Watercolor

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Jul 21
MON
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Jun 2
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Jul 21
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Jul 23
WED
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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