There is a fascination with the sparkle rain adds to the outdoors that entices artists to paint its wetness. Work with the fluidity of watery washes, edge control, and perspective for an atmospheric composition. Learn how to mix grays as you explore pushing color and value when umbrellas are added to the dreary gray scene. Effective use of white paper will be key to contrasting reflective puddles against a moist, blurry sky. Get wet and wild - the rain is here to help your artwork grow! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
In additional to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and edges, students will feel comfortable mixing grays and gain an understanding of reflections and atmosphere in a painting.
WEEK 1: Chatting Figures in the Rain
WEEK 2: Couple Walking in Rainy Forest
WEEK 3: Pedestrians with Umbrellas
WEEK 4: Traffic on Rainy Street
WATERCOLOR PALETTE WITH LID
WATERCOLOR PAPER OR WATERCOLOR BLOCK (9” x 12” OR LARGER) 140LB COLD PRESS
WATERCOLOR BRUSHES (#6 AND #8 ROUND, 1”- 1 1/2” FLAT)
CADMIUM RED
ALIZARIN CRIMSON
CADMIUM YELLOW
LEMON YELLOW
YELLOW OCHRE
BURNT SIENNA
RAW UMBER
OLIVE GREEN
CERULEAN BLUE
ULTRAMARINE BLUE
COBALT VIOLET
MINERAL VIOLET
WATER CONTAINER
SPRAY BOTTLE
TISSUES WITHOUT LOTION OR PAPER TOWEL
