Watercolor Basics on Paper and Canvas

We will be exploring the basic techniques unique to watercolor, and making our own samples after demos.  After some discussion of art principles, we will use our techniques in a painting on watercolor paper, as wall as canvas.  Emphasis will be on a “loose”approach and not attempting realism – enjoying water mingling with pigment and enjoying surprises!

Saturday: 12-4PM, Sunday 1-4PM

Materials List:

Arches 9 x 12 140lb cotton watercolor pad

9 x 12 canvas, stretched or board

#12 round sable brush with a point

1” flat soft bristle brush

Waterproof board (foam core or heavy cardboard)

Masking tape

Paper towels

Small spray water bottle

Small water container

pencil

pen

magic eraser sponge

2 Tbsp of salt in a ziplock bag

Flat white palette

Scissors

Old Credit Card

Gansai Tambi or Windsor Newton Watercolor Set (Not Cotman)

If buying individual tubes Windsor Newton: Aureolin Yellow, Windsor Blue or Cobalt, Alizarin Crimson, Permanent Rose (They can be found at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby)

Masking Fluid in bottle or marker

Small brush cheap

Rigger Brush (Optional)