Nature in Watercolor

Weekend Workshop | This program is completed

1501 10th Ave East Seattle, WA 98102 United States

TBD

All Levels

9/7/2019-9/8/2019

9:30 AM-4:30 PM PDT on Sun Sat

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$215.00

$193.50

$10.00

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Learn to capture the details of nature in watercolor. Students will learn the basic techniques of watercolor starting with tonal sketches in pencil, then using masking fluid and wet-on-dry techniques to create layers of transparent color. We will explore different compositions and strategies for choosing subject matter by spending a half-day sketching in the nearby Volunteer Park. Focusing on the botanical and geological features in nature, this class will teach students to paint in watercolor using refined details and unique compositions.

  • Nature in Watercolor
  • • Graphite drawing pencils: HB, 2B, 4B
  • • Kneaded eraser
  • • Permanent waterproof pen: preferred is Micron size 03 or larger
  • • Watercolor paint tubes. A set is fine, or here are some recommended colors:
  • • cad red
  • • brown madder
  • • cad yellow
  • • yellow ochre
  • • cobalt blue
  • • prussian blue
  • • sap green
  • • burnt umber
  • • paynes gray
  • • Paint palette
  • • Container for water (plastic cup is fine)
  • • Watercolor brushes: assortment of small to medium rounds and a medium/large flat. Recommended: rounds #1,4,10; Flats #6, 12.
  • • Sketchbook: At least 120lb for both wet and dry media OR a drawing sketchbook and a separate watercolor sketchbook/block. Recommend hot press paper for watercolor sketchbook.
  • • Small bottle of watercolor masking fluid/liquid frisket
  • • old paintbrush (small) or wooden nib pen to apply masking fluid OR “Masquepen” with fine-tip applicator bottle.
  • • Optional: liquid frisket remover (similar to a gum eraser)
  • • Painters tape/blue masking tape