Watercolor

Do you want to improve your watercolor painting skills? This class is for you. You will learn fundamental methods of watercolor including washes, color mixing, textures, patterns and brush techniques; all in a variety of subjects. Explore the versatility and charm of watercolors, learning essential techniques such as washes, glazing, wet-on-wet, and more. Discover how to capture the beauty of landscapes, still life, and vibrant portraits with the luminous and transparent nature of watercolors. Our expert instructors will guide you through each step, offering personalized feedback to help you refine your skills and develop your own unique artistic style. Materials provided. Enroll now to dive into the captivating realm of watercolor painting and bring your artistic visions to life with a splash of color and imagination.

Supply List:

• A watercolor pad or block (140 lb cold press or rough (Arches, Fabriano or other professional grade papers are recommended.) 9”x12” or bigger
• A watercolor sketchbook (140lb. paper is highly recommended. A watercolor visual journal 140 lb from Strathmore or Canson XL watercolor pad 140lb

Brushes

- One mop or wash brush
- Three rounds: small #2-4, medium #5-6, large #8-10
- One rigger and one flat

• Painting board, artist tape, clips and regular tape (Not necessary if using a block.)
• Graphite pencils: HB, 2B, or 4B 5 - White plastic eraser and Kneaded Eraser - Pen with waterproof ink fine point
• Watercolor Palette, Water container, spray bottle of water, Brush holder
• Transparent Tracing Paper, Manila paper of glassine paper (for protection)
• Use professional grade paint and have at least 1-2 triads. Yellow Ochre, Lemon Yellow – Aureloin or New Gamboge – Permanent Alizarin Crimson – Scarlet Lake or Cadmium red – Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo blue – Cobalt Blue, Celeron Blue – Phthalo Green, Olive Green, Sap Green – Winsor Green or Viridian Green – Burnt Sienna, Natural Tint – Cobalt Violet and Rose Madder are convenience colors
• Towel (paper), opaque paints, ink, pastels, acrylics, and/or resists