Treat
yourself to the joy of three days of watercolor……this is
a time to grow in your vision and advance your skills.
This workshop is structured to provide a creative learning experience
for the beginning artist – or the experienced painter. The aim
of this gathering is to challenge and inspire each artist regardless
of their level of experience.
There will be daily demonstrations as well as personalized assistance
and evaluation. The creative impulse exists in all of us. I hope to
offer you a safe haven– free from judgment – in which you
are encouraged to create and helped to achieve the level of skill you
desire.
The workshop is three days, costing $375 for three days (Beginner) or
$300 for two days (Advanced).
Your workshop fee will include most materials. Good materials are essential
to good painting. When you sign up you will be given a list of what
is included and what you will need to bring.
DAY 1
Great Beginnings: We will discuss basic materials and techniques. Bring
a color wheel if you have one – I will demonstrate color relationships,
design strategies, and the mixing and application of washes. We will
work from photographs – bring any resource materials you would
like to work from or choose from my photo collection. The emphasis will
be on technique rather than subject – so you may choose to paint
whatever inspires you.
DAY 2
The Positive Aspects of Negative Painting. This is an exciting approach
that will give your paintings depth and interest. We will work from
a set up as well as my collection of photographs. Feel free to bring
any favorite photos that you would like to work from.
DAY 3
Fins, Feathers, and Fur. In this popular session we will explore animal
portraiture. You may bring photos of your animals or work from my extensive
collection of animal photography. Dogs and cats make wonderful subjects,
but so do rabbits, birds, and other small creatures. If you’re
feeling really exotic why not try a zebra or an elephant!
SUPPLY LIST
We supply: Sketch pad, pencils, erasers, water containers, paper towels,
light weight adjustable board, and watercolor paper.
Snacks (yogurt, granola bars, fruit, etc.) and refreshments throughout
the day.....cheese and wine each day when we finish (or before if needed)!
You will need to purchase these required basic materials: Watercolor
palette with lid (I use a John Pike, but any kind will do), Hair Dryer,
Brushes: #7, #10 Round, ¾” or 1” Flat, Rigger or
Script Brush – Size 1, and Old Toothbrush. Paints: Ultramarine
Blue, Manganese Blue, Cerulean Blue, Hookers Green, Thalo Green, Yellow
Ochre, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow and Rose
Madder.
*** Student grade watercolors are fine for beginners. Please bring any
supplies you are currently using!
OPTIONAL MATERIALS
Brushes: Large Round Size 12 or Larger, ½” and 2”
Flat, #2 and #4 Round, Small Stiff Fabric Brush
Paints: Holbein: Peacock Blue, Opera, Sepia, Winsor Newton: Quinacridone
Gold and Red, Neutral Tint, New Gamboges, Cobalt Blue and Cobalt Turquoise.
Masking fluid, small tube white gouache
