Dynamic Color in Watercolor

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1501 10th Ave East Seattle, WA 98102 United States

TBD

Intermediate

9/20/2019-11/1/2019

1:30 PM-4:30 PM PDT on Fri

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$330.00

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Learn how to make the most dynamic use of color in abstract watercolor painting, Using color theory principles, you will learn the best methods for color mixing and layering; how to mix beautiful grays, blacks and neutrals; and how to identify and replicate colors from nature or other sources. We will examine our emotional responses to a selection of paintings and delve into what makes one artist’s use of color more impactful than another. Students will be encouraged to be daring in their color expression. All paper will be supplied. Basic watercolor experience is required.

  • Paint/Color/Dry media
  • Tube watercolors, professional grade. My favorite brands are Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton, DaVinci and Holbein. Most brands come in 14 or 15 ml tubes. Winsor & Newton offers 5 ml tube sizes. For this class, avoid buying paints that have the words “Mixture” or “Hue” in the name. They may not yield the same results.
  • Required:
  • Aureolin Yellow or Winsor Lemon
  • Cadmium Yellow Light or Medium
  • Quinacridone Gold
  • Rose Madder Genuine
  • Cadmium Red Light or Medium
  • Permanent Rose - Winsor & Newton
  • Dioxazine Violet (Winsor Violet) - Winsor & Newton
  • Cobalt Blue
  • French Ultramarine Blue
  • Phthalo Blue (green shade) - also called Winsor Blue
  • Viridian
  • Phthalo Green (blue shade) - also called Winsor Green
  • Hooker’s Green
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Optional:
  • Permanent Alizarin Crimson
  • Permanent Orange
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Cobalt Turquoise Light - Winsor & Newton, Holbein
  • Quinacridone Magenta
  • Quinacridone Burnt Orange
  • Brush/Pencils/Sculpting tools
  • Brushes: I recommend mixed synthetic/natural hair brushes, but there are some good synthetic brushes available and they tend to be more affordable.
  • A #8 round, a #3 or #4 round, and a 3/4” flat. Optional: a 1-1/2" flat
  • Miscellaneous
  • • Painting or drawing board large enough to hold an 11" x 15" sheet of paper
  • • A roll of 3/4” drafting, artist or blue painter's tape
  • • An 18 well (or larger) white plastic palette. If you don’t have one, I recommend something like this example: http://www.cheapjoes.com/alvin-heritage-paint-palettes.html
  • • A chisel-tip black sharpie marker
  • • A small 2 or 4 oz. plastic spray bottle
  • • Two water containers
  • • pencil and eraser
  • Optional/additional notes
  • I will supply all watercolor paper, paper towels, and use of additional watercolor pigments for experimentation. There will be a $30 supply fee for the watercolor paper, handouts, and use of additional pigments and materials.