Where water and wind wear away the land, paint the narrow, gently sloping strips of land along the water's edge as you learn how to create the illusion of distance, light and atmosphere. Whether using a barren desert coastline with beach grass or a rocky beach with seagulls, work with shapes, diminishing scale, and perspective to lead the eye and create the coast's feeling of expanse and grandeur. Edges and color temperature will be crucial as we explore sky meeting water and waves meeting land. Let the tide sweep you away capturing the ebb and flow of waves breaking shore! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
WEEK 1: Seagulls and Beach by Water
WEEK 2: Cliffs and Flowers by Water
WEEK 3: Rocks and Grasses by Water
WEEK 4: Rowboat by Water
- 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)
- Water Container
- Spray Bottle
- Tissues without lotion or paper towel (Viva being the best!)
- Watercolor Paints (I paint with Winsor Newton and Holbein but there are other excellent brands such as Daniel Smith and Sennelier. Bring your own favorites.)
These are the colors I use:
Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Indian Red, Rose Dore, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Transparent Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Olive Green, Perylene Green, Terre Verde, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Violet, Mineral Violet
