Watercolor Essentials: Abstract Landscape 

Although most watercolorists paint realistically, to master the medium would include the challenge of an exercise that keeps the subject vague and more impressionistic.  Abstract landscape affords the student the opportunity to push the limits of their understanding and break through to new creativity. All levels of experience are welcome.

Project:  Interpretive landscape

NOTE: The Watercolor Essential classes are offered weekly from September 10 to October 29.  Each week’s lesson will cover a separate foundational technique to help students become more proficient in watercolor.  Each class will be a separate unit and not necessarily a building block. Students may register for any combination of the Watercolor Essential classes that they choose.

 About susan gallo

Susan received a BA in art and she spent 10 years as an art teacher for children and adults in private and public charter schools.  She has spent the last 30 years producing artwork using a variety of mediums.   She has worked with printmaking, watercolor, pastels, acrylic painting, collage, and mixed media. She currently shows her work in the galleries and shows throughout the local area.   

 Schedule

October 29 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

SUPPLY LIST

9" x 12" 140# Watercolor Block or Pad (Arches or Strathmore 300 Series)

Brushes: Round size 10 or 12, 6 or 8, Flat 1", Liner size 2, 2" Flat Hake Brush, 1"

Blue Painters Tape roll,

11" x 14" Plexiglass (1/8" thick) to tape paper to,

Tube or Pan Watercolors: Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Winsor or Lemon Yellow, Magenta, Payne's Grey, Chinese White or White Gouache, Burnt Sienna,

Small Spray Water Bottle,

Pencil,

Ruler,

Kneaded Eraser,

Paper Towels,

Palette (plastic or ceramic) to mix and organize colors and washes.