Artists use the inherent mystery and anticipation of a road or path to pull the viewer into a painting. Work with developing the idea behind the route to determine whether the trail becomes the focal point or guides the eye through the scene. Whether depicting a diagonal or S curve composition, discover how using a road creates movement, depth and distance to enhance a sense of exploration and adventure. Perspective will be key to putting you on the right path. Where will you go on your painting quest? In addition to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and edges, students will understand the difference between focal point and center of interest and gain an awareness of composition designs.
Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
WEEK 1: Dirt Road Along Lake
WEEK 2: Winding Road with Fence and Trees
WEEK 3: Back Road in Alpine Landscape
WEEK 4: Muddy Road with Puddles
-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
