This class is about a simple way to paint with watercolors.
No complex color study, masks or special effects.
We learn to paint by painting pictures.
It is for a beginners or anyone who tried watercolor in the past but fined it to difficult.
Primarily the class is for anyone who loves the joy magic and playfulness of watercolors.
Class objectives include learning a simple way to create a realistic story telling picture in watercolor.
A pencil composition using a sketchbook. Light and shadow pencil study for watercolor painting.
learning transferring method from sketchbook to watercolor paper. Simple applications of paint, brushwork, washes, that are unique to watercolor painting.
Paint:
Winsor Blue (green shade)
French Ultramarine
Cobalt Blue
Cerulean Blue
Burnt Umber
Burnt sienna
Light Red
Cadmium Red
Raw Umber
Raw Siena
Aurelian Yellow
Cadmium Lemon
Optional paints:
Payne’s Gray (or Ivory Black)
Cobalt Violet
Viridian Green
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Orange
Titanium White
Students can get by with:
1-2 blue
1-2 yellow
1-2 reds + umber & sienna
Cold press white watercolor paper
9X12 or similar size sketchbook
Variety of size brushes, Small to large watercolor brushes
Watercolor Palette
Cup for water
Paper towels or rags
Drafting tape
Clips
Board for the watercolor paper
Pencil 4B, HB,
Kneaded Rubber eraser
