2024-A2 - Watercolor II with Sue Lichacz, 5/3-6/14

Class Description:

This class is a continuation of the watercolor journey for students who have taken Very Beginner Watercolor Techniques, Watercolor Studio Workshop, OR have some previous experience with Watercolor.

We will explore various techniques while creating several paintings during the 6 classroom sessions. Demonstrations will be part of each class. Photos to paint will be supplied by the instructor. Being able to draw is NOT a requirement for being successful at watercolor painting! Those who are comfortable drawing and sketching are encouraged to do so, but the use of graphite paper, Saral, or a light box is also acceptable.

Come join us for a few hours of creativity and fun each week! Collaboration is encouraged!

Supplies:

1. An 8x10 or 9x12 Block or Pad of 140 lb Cold Press 100% cotton Watercolor paper. *The instructor recommends Saunders Waterford, Arches (the only company that makes the 8x10 size block) or Fabriano Artistico. New York Central paper, which is carried locally at Jerry’s Artarama, is acceptable (made in China).

2. Inexpensive 9x12 Cold Press Watercolor paper to be used as practice/scratch paper.

3. A sealable watercolor palette. *The Instructor recommends the Masterson Aqua-Pro Watercolor palette with 40 wells (this one is preferred for its large mixing areas) OR the Mijello Fusion Palette with 18 wells (smaller/a good travel palette).

4. Whatever watercolor paint you have in your palette. If interested in purchasing new colors, professional grade companies such as Daniel Smith, QOR, Sennelier, M Graham, DaVinci, Holbein & Winsor Newton are recommended. (QOR has a great starter set of 12 colors usually on sale online for $58 and 24 colors for around $103). A set of quality, budget-friendly, student grade paint in tubes (such as a Winsor Newton Cotman) is also fine.

*Instructor prefers watercolor paint tubes, NOT 1/2 pans. Low quality paint such as Marie's or Artists Loft are not recommended.

5. Whatever watercolor brushes you currently have. A watercolor Round Brush that comes to a nice point, size 8 or 10 is recommended. *Instructor will discuss other brush options during this class

6. Pencil

7. Vanish Eraser or kneaded eraser

8. Small Spray/Spritzer bottle

9. Water container (1 or 2 containers…short, single serving wonton soup discards work great )

10. Roll of Paper towels (White/no prints) *Instructor recommends Viva Signature for its soft, cloth-like pliability

11. Tissues (for blotting)

12. Ruler

13. Masking Fluid (NOT! permanent masking) *instructor uses Winsor Newton or Turner.

14. An inexpensive small brush for applying masking fluid (so you don't ruin a good brush)

15. Brush soap (either Pink Soap or The Master's...both available at Jerry's Artarama) *Brush soap is used on the bristles BEFORE using Masking Fluid.

16. A watercolor paint tube of Payne's Grey for shadows. *Other paint color recommendations are: Perylene Green, Indigo, Neutral Tint

17. White Gouache (Instructor uses both M Graham & Winsor Newton), or Daler-Rowney Pro White or Daler Rowney white acrylic ink.

18. Saral Wax Free Transfer Paper- Color GRAPHITE or any graphite paper (for those of you who want to transfer an image rather than sketch)

Suggestions on where to purchase supplies:

Local: Jerry's Artarama (join & always get 10% off), Michaels, Hobby Lobby.

Online: Jerry's Artarama, Cheap Joe's, Dick Blick, Amazon.

Contact for Questions: Lichaczbeach@cox.net

Supporter Tuition - Immediately qualify for Supporter Tuition with a donation of $50 or more.

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