Artists are inspired to capture the magic of nighttime where detail disappears and shadow shapes merge simplifying compositions. Work with strong value contrasts using brilliant lights against rich darks to conjure up nocturnes with mystery and ambiguity. From a palette of blacks and grays to vibrant blues and luminous yellows, learn to exaggerate or modify colors to enhance the colors of the night. Discover how backlighting can create harmony and drama to the darkness lit by the moon, stars, and street lights. Your paintings will glow more brightly than the moon overhead! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed. In addition to developing skills using composition, shapes, and edges, students will feel comfortable modifying colors and values while gaining an understanding of harmony and mood in a painting.
WEEK 1: Moonlit Tree with Cast Shadows
WEEK 2: Serene Evening with Deep Snow
WEEK 3: Vivid Adobe Against Indigo Sky
WEEK 4: Moonlight with Backlit House
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
