Beginning Watercolor Painting

About this course:

Watercolor painting is an opportunity to embrace qualities such as curiosity, creativity, playfulness and a sense of wonder. In this course designed for beginners, we approach sketching and painting as a process and practice, rather than as a performance or attempt at perfection. We learn the materials, techniques and vocabulary of watercolor painting; and draw and paint daily in our sketchbook which hopefully becomes our life-long hobby. Exercises include observational study with props, still-life, photos and perhaps landscapes emphasizing shape, form, value and color. Painting materials: Windsor & Newton watercolor 10 or 12 tube set, a portable palette, round brush size 12, a cold press water lock, a cup for water, masking tape and a dry cloth. These are recommended, but you may use what you already have. Details regarding these items will be sent to students one week before class begins.