This class is a great introduction to watercolor techniques for botanical art. We will explore part of one of The Three Sister’s Summer series, Squash Blossoms. 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 breaking down elements of the squash blossom and applying the techniques we learned to create whimsical botanical art.
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 – Main ones used in this class: Winsor & Newton-Sap green, Cadmium Red Pale Hue, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue
Colored Pencils – Verithin Prisma color pencils work best
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 Squash Blossoms
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
June 28 @ 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