Winter Zoom Art 2025

CLOSE FOCUS ON A DEER 

January 7th and 21st on Zoom 

$25 for the two classes together

I  hope to ease us into the cold new year with a look into the  gentle-looking face of a deer or fawn.  On early morning walks I enjoy  getting a glimpse of a group of deer, especially when one turns to look  at me before darting into the woods.  

Let’s  try to capture that look using your choice of media.  I’ll demonstrate  using watercolor paints and watercolor pencils so you can use either or  both in your own piece. 

Note:  the emphasis in this class will not be on the initial drawing of the  deer.  I will explain how I draw it and tips I find helpful, but I will  concentrate more on fleshing out the deer using value and subtle, soft  color choices. 

HYDRANGEA BLOSSOMS

February 4th and 18th on Zoom

$25 for the two classes together

I’m  hoping some beautiful flowers can perk up the drab colors of February  and thought hydrangeas might do the trick!  Hydrangeas have lovely  flowers in a variety of types, shapes, and colors.  I love them--whether  viewed from a distance in their bold, dramatic forms or viewed close-up  for their delicate, intricate petals and sepals.  I’ve had some  requests to demonstrate how I like to paint this favorite flower.  While  they may look complicated, painting hydrangeas is not difficult using a  few simple techniques. I’ll demonstrate using watercolor paints,  watercolor pencils, and also briefly discuss the possibility of artists  inks on both paper and an option of small canvas if you prefer.   

BRYCE CANYON, AN APPRECIATION

March 11th and 25th on Zoom

$25 for the two classes together

As some of you know, this past summer Mark and I explored the  breathtaking Bryce Canyon National Park.  Rather than a super  photo-realistic painting, I wanted to paint something that captured my  reaction to this special place.  Using color, shape, and sense of  atmosphere I hope to convey my overall impression of the beautiful,  delicate canyon.  I will use a series of diluted washes to build up  subtle colors and form.  I will also show how you might use a graphite  pencil, watercolor pencils, and/or dry-brushed watercolor paint to  indicate fine detail and texture in areas I choose.

 Deer and Fawn

Watercolor Paint: Raw Sienna, Light Red, Burnt Sienna, Cobalt Blue, French Ultramarine, Sepia, Aureolin, Sap Green

Watercolor  Pencil: Burnt Ochre, Raw Umber, Derwent Watercolor Pencil VanDyke  Brown, French Gray 20%, Inktense Dark Chocolate, Venetian Red, Derwent  Watercolor Pencil Dark Brown, Cream, Ivory, Light Yellow Glaze, Dark  Flesh, Light Cobalt Turquoise, Light Ultramarine, Light Green, Earth  Green Yellow, Permanent Green Olive, Inktense Fern, Fuchsia

Hydrangea

Watercolor  Paint: Cobalt, Winsor Blue Red Shade, Cobalt Violet, Quinacridone Pink,  Quinacridone Red, Aureolin, Sap Green, Phthalo Green, Sepia

Watercolor  Pencil: Light Ultramarine, Ultramarine, Derwent Watercolor Sky,  Prismacolor Watercolor Lilac, Middle Purple Pink, Fuchsia, Light Yellow  Glaze, Light Green, Earth Green Yellow, Permanent Green Olive, Cream

Bryce

Watercolor  Pencil (top two rows): Derwent Watercolor Pencil Sky, Chrome Oxide,  Prismacolor Pencil Dark Green, Middle Purple Pink, Derwent Watercolor  Pencil Blue Gray, Graphitint Juniper, Purple Violet, Inktense Bark,  Light Purple Pink, Fuchsia, Pale Geranium Lake, Burnt Ochre, Raw Umber,  Inktense Baked Earth, Light Ultramarine, Cool Gray I

Watercolor Paint: Sepia, Burnt Sienna, Raw Sienna, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Red, Cobalt Violet, Winsor Blue Red Shade