This class is a great introduction to watercolor techniques for botanical art. We will explore part of two of The Three Sister’s Summer series, Beans. In the first 20 min of the workshop, we will explore basic and common watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will be focused on the colorful variety of beans and bean pods while applying the techniques we learned to create whimsical botanical art. This will be a fun way to explore layers of multiple vibrant and earth tone colors!
Main Concepts:
Basics in watercolor color application & techniques
Discover organic shapes and line contour
Tools Needed:
2H or 4H, & HB pencil, eraser (Streader), kneaded eraser & ruler
140lb 9”x12” Cold press or Hot press Watercolor
Watercolor – Best is to buy a variety pack of colors – please also include burnt sienna and raw sienna. (Winsor & Newton has wonderful variety & travel packs.)
3 Round brushes: #4 Long Round, #6 Long Round, #3 or #5 Synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing
2 water jars/cups, towel or paper towel
Mixing palette
Photo of Beans & Bean Pods (A few photos will be sent out the week of class
Optional – Small spray bottle or eye dropper
Optional before workshop – tracing options: Tracing paper, light box or bright window to transfer subject to watercolor paper
JULY 26th @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
ZoomOnline class participants will receive a Zoom link for the live class two hours before the class begins.
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member