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September 09 - November 18, 2024

Painting: Watercolor - Intro Part 3/Level 1

BBAC Campus • 1516 South Cranbrook Road BirminghamMI  48009 Organized by BBAC

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Painting: Fundamentals of Watercolor — Introduction Part 3 / Level 1
Instructor: Diane Roach Smith

Watercolor is a beautiful medium to study! This Part 3 of the introductory class series
is perfect for students who want to continue from their knowledge gained in the
Intro Part 1 & 2 classes with Diane. Through exercises, instructor demonstrations,
and projects, students will learn about:

• Color Mixing and Color Theory
(related assignments and demos will be taught)
• Various subject matter for painting ideas.
• The cycle of creating a watercolor painting from
beginning to end.

All lessons will be taught using Professional Watercolor Tube Paints and
Professional Paper. There is a materials list for this class; students are
required to bring all materials. A class field trip may take place during the semester
for one class meeting date.

Intro / Part 3
Mondays, September 9 – November 18
No Class October 21
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions
$315 Members, $355 Guests


Diane SmithWatercolor: Levels 1-4
Suggested Materials List1 Hake brush to use for washes 1"1 Round #12 or larger soft animal hair or synthetic brush1 Round #8 soft animal hair or synthetic brush1 flat 1/2 brush
Brushes are very personal and I hesitate suggesting too many different kinds, you will see me use different brushes in class.I instruct with (PROFESSIONAL)watercolor tubes and a lot of them are transparent staining and non-staining watercolor.The list below is just a suggestion. Please do not go out and buy all these if it is a budget concern. Just make sure they are professional and you have a cool and warm of each of the primaries.I instruct this class with Windsor and Newton Professional Paints, I also use Hobien, as well as Daniel SmithThere are other professional paints available.Windsor Newton / Daniel Smith / Holbein/ Schmincke: Horadam/You will need a Cool and a Warm of the Primaries here are some Suggestions; These are Windsor and Newton Colors;Yellow/ Windsor Lemon (Cool)New Gamboge (warm)Red/ Perm Alizarin Crimson (warm yellow undertones)Perm Rose(Pink Red)Blue/ French Ultramarine Blue (warm)Phthalo Blue orWindsor Blue Green Shade(cool)Secondary Colors Transparent Orange Windsor and Newton,Green, Permanent Sap Green Windsor and Newton,Burnt Sienna is a good color to have in your box. I often make this color with blue and orangeHere are some other colors that I like to use;My Primary Cool Yellow is Permanent Lemon by MaimeriBlu #112Blue (Manganese Blue Hue) I like Daniel Smith brand.Blue (Cobalt) Any ProfessionalPink (Opera Rose) Windsor and NewtonLight Green (Leaf Green) (Holbien)Yellow (Raw Sienna) Any Professional I use Windsor and NewtonA larger square or rectangle palette with at least 8 wells to put the tube paint in it should have a cover. Mijello is a good brand and you can get it on Amazon.I suggest using only 100% cotton rag professional paper. Arches is a good paper. The size for the Watercolor paper you work on depends on each student and their comfort level budget ect.For our projects on a 10 week semester I suggest. 3 Larger sheets of watercolor paper Cold Press 140lb they do come 22 x 30If it is a shorter semester you will need less paper.If you are doing very wet washes and you do not want to pre-stretch your paper a higher weight 260lb or 300lb are better.You should plan on stretching the paper if you are using #140LB paper if you paint very wet.A pencil, kneaded eraser, Extra Fine Black Sharpie Marker. Masking tape or artist tape, a board to tape your paper to. Art Mask if you are inclined to use this. I like Windsor and Newton art Mask.Water bucket and a rag.

Course Medium

Painting

Location

Studio 4 at BBAC Campus

Instructor

Diane Smith

When

September 09 - November 18, 2024

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Monday

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Age and Gender

Ages 18-255 · Co-Ed

Location

BBAC Campus

1516 South Cranbrook Road BirminghamMI  48009

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