September 24th, October 8th, and 22nd on Zoom
$35 for the three classes together
Look down, close to the ground. The world around you can be amazing if you take the time to pause and appreciate it. This autumn I hope we can translate a few delicate scenes into some creative artwork of our own.
Colchicum are often called Autumn Crocus. They pop out of the ground as days grow shorter and the weather grows cooler. Their soft white and pink-lavender blossoms are beautiful. I will demonstrate a blossom as it emerges from the ground.
Our friend Meena observed some small butterflies enjoying the nectar on a wild flower on her recent visit to Wyoming. She would like to paint it and is sharing her photo with all of us so we can paint as well.
There are some terrific parallels between these two scenes and I thought demonstrating them as a pair would enable us to incorporate similar techniques in two different paintings.
Because of the complexity in these photos, I would like to take three classes to complete the variety of features pictured.
I will demonstrate using two different media—watercolor paints or watercolor pencils and add optional graphite pencil for detail and texture. You can choose your medium and can choose to paint either one or both of these photos.
If you would like to attend the classes but don’t want to attend all three, let me know and I’ll figure out some way to make this work for you.
I finished the Wyoming scene 2 different ways, which I will explain in class. The autumn crocus scene is in process, but this will give you an idea of the piece.
MEDIA: WATERCOLOR PAINT OPTION: Cobalt Violet (I like Winsor&Newton brand especially), Quinacridone Pink, Sap Green, Indigo, Burnt Sienna, Sepia, Aureolin (Yellow), New Gamboge
WATERCOLOR PENCIL OPTION: Purple Violet, Middle Purple Pink, Fuchsia, Earth Green Yellow, Permanent Green Olive, Heliotrope Blue Red, Burnt Ochre, Inktense Dark Chocolate, Light Yellow Glaze, Cadmium Yellow
GRAPHITE PENCILS: 2H or 4H, H or HB
PAPER: I used hot press watercolor paper but you can choose cold press watercolor paper if you prefer.
CARDINAL on a BRANCH with BERRIES November 5th
MINI WINTER, CHRISTMAS VIGNETTES November 19th
$25 for the two classes together or $15 if you choose a single class
My goal with each of these small simple paintings is to discuss and demonstrate some pieces to display or share as a gift in this season. I plan to use a variety of media and supports (papers, canvas, boards) for options you all might like to try in your artwork.
Watercolor Paints used: Alizarin Crimson, Scarlet Pyrrol , Quinacridone Red, Scarlet Lake, New Gamboge, Phthalo Green, Sap Green, Sepia, Burnt Sienna, a combination of Light Red &Cobalt Blue (For gray/black)
If you prefer Watercolor Pencils I suggest: Pale Geranium Lake, Derwent Watercolor Pencil Madder Carmine, Inktense Poppy, Dark Red, Permanent Green Olive, Light Yellow Glaze, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Dark Cadmium Orange, touches of Dark Phthalo Green, Inktense Dark Chocolate, and Burnt Ochre.
PAPER: I plan to demonstrate a variety of Christmas and Winter Vignettes using a variety of papers and a mini-canvas. Watercolor Paper is appropriate for every project but you might be interested in adding another support as I demonstrate.
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