About this Event
Glazing techniques and layering of the subtle tints of snow will be introduced. Value, composition and painting light and shadow will be emphasized. You will work from a photo reference that you bring and learn to create a finished painting with hands on guidance provided by Rob. A critique will be held at the end of the session. Open to all levels with some watercolor experience suggested. Materials list follows:
MATERIALS LIST
A Block of good quality Watercolor Paper, I recommend Arches 140 lb. cold pressed,
recommended sizes: 9 x 12in, 10 x 14in, 11 x 14in or 12 x 16in
Brushes: I recommend a blend or natural bristle brush. There are however, some good
quality synthetic brushes such as the W&N Scepter Gold and the Escoda Versatil series.
# 6 round
# 8 round
# 10 round
# 12 round
1 inch flat
½ or ¼ in. flat (optional but recommended)
1 ½ in. flat
Paints: (some suggested colors, Winsor & Newton or any Professional Artists Grade
paint - * colors I use more frequently)
Cadmium Red and/or Scarlet Lake
Quinacridone Rose *
Quinacridone Violet
Green Gold
Shadow Green (Holbein) or Perylene Green *
Sap Green *
French Ultramarine Blue *
Indanthrene Blue *
Cerulean Blue (M.Graham) *
Cobalt Blue
Cadmium Yellow
New Gamboge *
Lemon Yellow
AZO (Aureolin) Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Naples Yellow
Brilliant Orange (Holbein) *
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Sepia *
Neutral Tint or Paynes Gray *
Dioxazine Purple *
Palette - 12”x16” - John Pike or any other brand w/ cover and a large mixing area
Other suggested items; sketchbook, a gray scale value chart, spray bottle, water container, Paper towels or sponge, hairdryer, an H pencil, eraser, ruler, masking fluid.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Gallery at the VAULT, 68 Main St., Springfield, United States
USD 92.55
