Unlike rushing rivers en route to new frontiers, lakes that stand still provide the artist the opportunity to study the breathtaking reflections that dance on the water surface. Work with subtle gradations, hard and soft edges, and symmetry to give these exquisite pools of water depth and dimension. Experiment with color to capture water that is more than a wide expanse of blue. Contrasting the stillness of water to the busier surrounding landscape, discover how placement and scale create dynamic compositions. Soak in the soothing serenity of a lake scene! In addition to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and edges, students will feel confident using a variety of painting techniques and gain an understanding of reflections and symmetry in a painting.
Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
WEEK 1: Morning on the Lake with Pine Trees
WEEK 2: Mountain Reflection on Lake
WEEK 3: Autumn Reflections on Lake
WEEK 4: Canadian Lake with Canoe
-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
-WATERCOLOR PAINT COLORS INCLUDING:
-CADMIUM RED
-ALIZARIN CRIMSON
-CADMIUM YELLOW
-LEMON YELLOW
-YELLOW OCHRE
-BURNT SIENNA
-RAW UMBER
-OLIVE GREEN
-CERULEAN BLUE
-ULTRAMARINE BLUE
-COBALT VIOLET
-MINERAL VIOLET
