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Watercolor: Beyond the Basics 6-week Artist Series
January 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SOLD OUT.
Starts January 18th (Tuesdays from 9AM-Noon for six weeks.)
In this class students will learn to exploit some of the wonderful qualities unique to watercolor. Students will try painting on yupo paper and an aqua board. In addition students will explore applying gesso prior to painting as well as watercolor grounds. Students will combine watercolor and watercolor pencils or chalk pastels. This creative class is appropriate for advanced beginners and above. In each class new techniques will be introduced and practiced. Students will work on their own painting that incorporates techniques they find useful.
Non-members: $250 for 6 weeks. Members: $200.
Fee does not include materials. A list of recommended supplies can be found below the instructor bio.
NOTE: COVID-19 protocols are in place for the safety of our teachers and students, including wearing masks while inside the building. Click HERE to review our protocols.
About the instructor: Deena S. Ball is a nationally renowned landscape painter known for her innovative use of watercolor in combination with a textured ground and specialized surfaces. She received her BA in Art history and Studio Art from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and continued her studies at the Pennsylvania Academy of Art and Tyler School of Art. Deena’s work is exhibited extensively throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, and can be found in issues of Watercolor Artist and the annual publications of the watercolor book, Splash. Deena’s work is primarily landscapes with many of her paintings done on location outside. Learn more at www.deenasball.com.
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SUPPLY LIST AND OTHER INFO FROM THE INSTRUCTOR
NOTE: In addition to the list below, the instructor will be supplying shared “special supplies” including the Strathmore plate Bristol, aqua board and yupo paper. Students will get to keep the papers and board but get to try other things such as grounds, watercolor pencils and pastels. The fee will depend on how many people are in the class–the estimate for a supply fee is between $20.00 and $25.00 per person. Supply Fee will be collected the first day of class. Please bring cash or a check.
If a student wants to get the absolute minimum in paints the colors would be permanent rose, transparent yellow and French ultramarine blue. Three sheets of paper should be a good start. Students will learn more and have a better experience if they have all supplies. Good places to purchase, Amazon, Dick Blick Art supply, cheap Joes, Jerry’s Artarama – all online. Additional options include Artist & Craftsman in Portland and other local art stores.
Class Supply List
Paint
Winsor Newton Professional Grade (5ml tubes)
• Burnt Sienna
• Permanent Rose
• Transparent Yellow
• Quinacridone Gold
• Cerulean Blue
• Cobalt Blue
• Ultramarine Blue• Indigo
Paper
• Arches 140 cold press
OR
• CP Fabriano cold press Saunders CP (Not Canson, Morrilla, or Strathmore)
Brushes
* If you already have brushes roughly these sizes, feel free to use what you already have.
• 1/2 Wash brush – Robert Simmons Sapphire
• Two round brushes an 8 or larger size, and a 4 or smaller size – Robert Simons Saphire, Winsor Newton, Princeton
Other Materials
White artist tape 3/4 inch
Folding plastic palette
Gatorboard- ultra heavy foam core board to use as a support if you buy single sheets of paper which is more economical rather than a block
Good quality paper towels
Sketching pencil
White plastic eraser
Water container
