Sketching with Ink & Watercolor - 2 days

In this two day workshop you can enjoy the fun of sketching with ink and watercolor — a technique that encompasses the visual appeal of both drawing and painting. The class will include choosing a subject, creating a composition, taking both a methodical and loose approach, line quality, paint handling, and the fundamentals of linear perspective. (These techniques are also useful for “urban sketching” on location.) The class will include demonstration by the instructor as well as individual instruction at each students level of ability. Dates are November 15 & 22.

Suggested materials:

Pencils, 2H & HB

Kneaded eraser (or white “plastic” eraser)

Pigment liners (Pigma Micron or similar), sizes 01, 03 and 05 or similar

Alternately, a fountain pen that can be filled from bottled ink (some suggestions: Twsbi Eco or Lamy Safari pens with a fine or medium point); and waterproof ink, (some examples: De Atramentis Document Ink or Noodler’s Black). These can be ordered online. (Sources: www.gouletpens.com, www.jetpens.com)

Watercolor pad, block or loose paper, 9x12”, 11x14” or similar, hot press, vellum or cold press surface, at least 140lb/300gsm weight

Watercolors, tubes or pans, (student grade paints, like Cotman, are OK for this class)

Suggested colors (others are fine):

Ultramarine Blue

Cadmium Yellow (hue)

Alizarin Crimson (hue)

Cadmium Red Light or Pale (hue)

Sap Green

Burnt Sienna

Yellow Ochre

Watercolor brushes, synthetics are fine, suggested sizes:

Flat, 3/4”, 1/4”

Round, #12, #6

Rigger (Liner), #3

Watercolor palette with generous mixing area

Ages 16+. Younger kids welcome with parent supervision. Parent is free unless also participating.

Host or Publisher Jester Artspace