Watercolor Fundamentals with Terry Wylie

Thursday evenings

April 9, 16 & 23

6:00-8:30pm (3 weekly Workshops)

For Beginners

Supplies not included (see list below)

Ages +18

Class Description:

Whether you want to learn a new skillset, or enhance your preexisting skills, this watercolor workshop with d’Art Resident Artist Terry Wylie will be sure to delight you! This course is designed for beginners with a basic understanding and skill level in watercolor. There will be ample time for individual instruction and guidance throughout the workshop.

During this 3-session workshop, you’ll explore various techniques while completing a beautiful watercolor painting. Being able to draw is NOT a requirement, a sketch and photo will be provided for tracing. We will explore different types of watercolor washes, including Wet on Dry, Wet on Wet, Charging and Beaded Wash. We will work with different types of edges such as: Lost and Found, Hard, and Soft Edges. We’ll also work on developing the skills needed to paint any topic. This will be a fun and interactive workshop with support for all skill levels!

Supplies:

PAINTS

The instructor used the following colors in completing the painting, but similar colors are acceptable for the project:

• Cobalt Teal
• Turquoise
• Indigo
• Ultramarine Blue
• Burnt Sienna
• Raw Sienna
• Neutral Tint
• Ultramarine Violet

OTHER SUPPLIES

• A resealable palette will be needed for your tube paints.
• You may bring a spray bottle or eye dropper to wet your palette.
• Pen and Pencil
• Kneaded Eraser
• Water containers, either two separate containers or one with two wells
• Paper Towels. The instructor prefers Viva Signature however, you may use what you have. Tissues if desired.
• Brushes: Several sizes of round and flat brushes along with a large wash brush. Also bring a small and medium brush for masking.
• 11x14 on 140lb. cold press 100% cotton paper. The instructor recommends Arches, Saunders Waterford, or Fabriano Artistico paper. If you choose 140lb. paper, it should be in a pad or mounted on a board.

Suggestions on where to purchase supplies: Jerry’s Artarama in Va Beach and Hartung’s Gallery and Art Supplies in Portsmouth are preferred, however some supplies can be found at Michael’s and Hobby Lobby. Supplies can also be purchased online at Cheap Joe’s, Dick Blick, Amazon, and Jerry’s Artarama.

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