Watercolor II
This class is about strengthening each of the techniques introduced in the Watercolor I class and expanding student skills with the medium.
Students will learn how to use references (photos, sketches, core ideas) and engineer the steps necessary to achieve a finished piece.
They will learn to refine and improve color mixing to achieve the effects of texture and intensity of color for their work.
Students will also learn troubleshooting and specific solutions to correct mistakes and create a solid piece of art.
Watercolor I or some experience recommended.
About karen trueblood
Karen is a working artist that has taught, sold and shown her work in galleries and shows for over 35 years. She works in many styles and materials: pastels, watercolors, oils, acrylics, charcoal, and mixed media. She loves any subject from portraits to landscape. She thrives on finding inspiration everywhere.
Karen’s passion is to share the gift of artistic expression, and she believes absolutely anyone can learn how to create and explore making art. Her teaching is based on classic principles, giving her students the right tools, and helping her students to understand how to use them. She takes the mystery and fear out of what is needed to be an artist. She loves teaching and she loves empowering people so they can create.
Schedule
November 4, 11, 18 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
SUPPLY FEE
$20 cash for all paint and additional tools (Please bring cash on the first class session.)
Supply list
Strathmore 9x12 spiral notebook of 140 lb cold press watercolor paper ($7.42 at dickblick.com)
Princeton Pro Series 4050 Heritage Synthetic Sable Brushes - Set of 4, Short Handle ($34.65 at dickblick.com)
One pink eraser, two no. 2 standard pencils
Notebook for notes
Paper towels or kitchen sponge
Roll of blue painting tape, 1” or wider
One large bin or bowl for water; plastic preferred (The dollar store is great for these.)
A white ceramic plate that is as flat as possible and dinner size or larger, or several smaller ones.
One waterproof fine point marker; sharpies work fine.
A Masonite or wood drawing board at least 12x16” or larger if you have one.
Any supplies you own for analysis for use.