Expressive Brushwork in Watercolor

09/08/2026 - 09/29/2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Level: All

Price

$222

Member Price

$188.7

Material Fee: 8

Room: 106

200 Grant St Denver

Introductory watercolor experience needed.

Date	Session Times
09/08/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
09/15/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
09/22/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
09/29/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The watercolor brushstroke has little physical texture apart from color yet the brush still has a wide texturing range. To develop your own painting style, a good place to start is to work on brushwork techniques. Learn about different brushstrokes including the two-color stroke, wrist flick stroke, drybrush stroke, stipple stroke, and spattering. Whether painting a chaotic display of wild grasses or a random assortment of flowers, practice using the brush in a variety of ways to loosen up and add movement to the landscape scene. Work to contrast flat areas with textured areas to create balance and guide the viewer's eye. Let lively brushwork become your personal style! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: In addition to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and edges, students will gain an understanding of brushwork techniques, texture, and movement.
WEEK 1: Autumn Trees and Foliage with Rock Wall
WEEK 2: Overgrown Garden with Farmhouse
WEEK 3: Flower Beds with Splashing Fountain
WEEK 4: Ranch with Wild Grasses

Dennis Pendleton

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

Date	Session Times
09/08/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
09/15/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
09/22/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
09/29/2026	6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Expressive Brushwork in Watercolor

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