Thousands of blossoms interspersed among the wild grasses swaying in a soft breeze enchant the artist to paint their chaotic display. Work with size, shape, and variety to capture the space where there is no formal organization. Learn to balance the intricate details of flowers in the foreground by simplifying elements in the middle ground and background with the use of subtle variations of color and color temperature. From the common daisy to the thistle bloom, discover how loose brushwork and varied edges will showcase the floral fanfare. Even weeds will become beautiful on this artistic adventure! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
In addition to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and edges, students gain an understanding of balance and variety in a painting.
WEEK 1: Wildflowers in Alpine Meadow
WEEK 2: Farm with Rolling Hills and Daisies
WEEK 3: Purple Thistles Along Lake
WEEK 4: Poppies and Daisies with Distant Trees
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
