X 2024-A4 - Navigating the Challenges of Watercolor with Terry Wylie - Intermediate - 12/6-1/17

Navigating the Challenges of Watercolor with Terry Wylie

Fridays, December 6th – January 17th, 1:30pm – 4:30pm (6-weeks)

*****NO CLASS ON DECEMBER 27TH*****.

Skill Level: Intermediate
Age Range: 18 and up

Class Description -

We are going to concentrate on Color and Light. Exploring, Hue, Chroma, Saturation, color compliments value and color theory. We will explore Triads and secondary color schemes. I will be providing a list of 4 colors in addition to the list below on or before the first day of class.

This class will explore a variety of techniques used in watercolor, you should have a basic understanding and skill level in watercolor to take this course. We will explore various compositional theories, and dive. We will explore some loose open and free techniques and other techniques for tight realistic compositions. You will be provided with references to start but will choose your own by the end of the class. You are encouraged to draw but it is not required, if you prefer to trace and or transfer. You will get one on one support and guidance as well as weekly demos and critiques. This is going to be fun, and we are going to learn and grow together.

Supplies -

One Arches 11x14 block 140 lb. Cold Press watercolor paper (Please purchase this brand), If you already have a 9X12 or an 8x10 block of paper from a previous class, that will work.

One Watercolor palette, your choice. Having a good mixing area is a plus.
Paper towels
Kneaded Eraser
Drawing Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Mechanical Pencil (0.9mm) Pentel or Staedtler brand (Any pencil will work)
A cup for water

Brushes: Recommendations -

Round Brushes at least two, recommended a 12 and 14 size. I prefer Princeton Velvetouch, Silver Brush Black Velvet or Escoda, but any decent round brush will work fine.

Square Brush - Recommend two brushes, one 1/4 and one 1/2 inch. Having a 3/4 inch or full inch is great, but not required.

Optional

Rigger Brush - having one Rigger Brush is a plus, if not, please have a round brush with a good tip.

Mop Brush - Having a large Mop brush is a big plus. I would recommend a good size Mop for large washes.

I will demo several types of brushes, including Mops, Chinese calligraphy brush, scrubbers, Hake and others but you will not be required to have any.

Recommended Watercolor tubes. Suggested colors from Daniel Smith (small tubes. 5ml/17fl oz):

Up to 4 Additional colors will be required for this class. A list will be provided on or before the first day of class.

Raw Umber
Burnt Sienna
Serpentine or Sap Green and Cobalt Green - Alternative Green Gold
(Holbein) Light Red or New Gamboge (Daniel Smith)
Yellow Ochre

Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
Quinacridone Red
Cadmium Red
Neutral Tint

OR 10/12 set of Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor tubes. *An affordable alternative*.

Suggestions on where to purchase supplies:

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Instructor Name: Terry Wylie
Instructor Email: Terry.d.wylie@gmail.com
Instructor website: terrywyliefineart.com
Instructor Social Media: www.facebook.com/DCCMwylie

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