Placing something on a windowsill with the window as the backdrop shows off your favorite objects in a new way. This captivating subject makes for an excellent opportunity to learn how placement and size have a huge impact on the balance of the composition. Using the window as both a background and framing device, work with lighting, colors, and values to create something extraordinary out of the ordinary. Decorating your windowsill will unlock new subject possibilities for painting. Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
**Introductory watercolor experience needed**
WEEK 1: Bird by Window
WEEK 2: Bouquet by Window
WEEK 3: Apple by Window
WEEK 4: Table Arrangement by Window
- 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
