Description
Learn how to compose a dynamic landscape in watercolour using a variety of methods such as wet in wet, wet on dry, dry brush and scrapping. Learn to simplify details, values and shapes to make an effective composition. All skill levels are welcome. Each lesson will start with a demonstration of a partial scene. The partial scene can be copied or can use a photo to create your own masterpiece. Supplies are not included. A supply list will be provided upon registration.
Please note: This class will be held at Doug Snooks Eagle Place Community Centre, 333 Erie Ave.
Watercolours supplies can be purchased at Staples or Michael's.
Watercolour paints
- Lemon yellow
- Cadmium yellow or (New gamboge, perm. Yellow deep)
- Cadmium red or (scarlet lake)
- Quinacridone red (or cool red)
- Alizarin crimson
- Ultramarine blue
- Pthalo blue or Prussian blue
- Burnt umber
- Burnt Sienna
- Raw Sienna or yellow ochre
- White gouache
Paint brushes
- 1 inch flat brush or larger for washes
- #4 rigger (branches and detail)
- #8 and #12 round (you could also choose flat brushes)
Other supplies
- Watercolour Paper (11 by 15 cold press or rough with some cotton rag)
- Palette (with large mixing area)
- Paper towel
- Masking tape
- Support board (foam core, plexiglass, etc..)
- Water container
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener