Painting: Watercolor - Level 2
BBAC Campus • 1516 South Cranbrook Road Birmingham, MI 48009 Organized by BBACAbout this event
Description
Painting: Fundamentals of Watercolor — Level 2
Instructor: Diane Roach Smith
This class is for the student who wants to learn more about watercolor painting after taking the Introductory Level and Level 1 classes with Diane. Projects will be small to medium in size. In this class, students will:
• Add to their knowledge of color using professional watercolor tube paints.
• Explore color theory using the value scale and mixing color to create color themed paintings.
• Learn watercolor techniques through instructor demonstrations and apply this knowledge to their own projects.
• Learn composition basics through the use of still life and landscape. Students are encouraged to use their own references for projects.
Prerequisite: At least 4 previous watercolor classes. 2-3 semesters of the Intro classes, as well as 1-2 semesters of Level 1 classes.
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.
Mondays, September 9 – November 18
No Class October 21
12:30 pm – 3:30 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 brush 1 Round #8 soft animal hair or synthetic brush1 flat 1/2 brushBrushes 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 #112 Blue (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