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Online Watercolors Workshops

Trout Lake-Vancouver. The What: My eyes went straight to the yellow grasses so I figured that would be an obvious center of interest.

A color study in preparation for a larger painting. More importantly, we need a good value study.

2021 ONLINE WATERCOLORS via ZOOM

Weekly Paint-along on Tuesdays. Click on the Events page.
Weekly Watercolor and Sketching classes by donation, on Saturdays. Click on the Events page.
Private classes by appointment. Send email via Contact page.

2020 ONLINE WORKSHOPS via ZOOM

MONTHLY 3-HOUR WORKSHOPS via ZOOM

Coming up soon!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020

2-5pm "From Photo to Sketch to Watercolor"

The principles of composition.

Review: Incidental Figures, Perspective

Past Workshops

Thursday, July 16, 2020, 2-5pm

Composition basics, figure drawing.

One point perspective. Water-Paint Ratio.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Here are your choices to learn Watercolors and Sketching online.

WEEKLY SESSIONS

Recommended to beginners and intermediate levels

One-on-one workshops are priced for these challenging times: 90 minute-lesson ($15), or a series of 4hours ($50), designed for beginner and intermediate levels.

What to expect:

Beginners receive a list of basic supplies ranging in price from frugal to professional quality.
A sketch and photo provided via email for you to be ready to paint when the workshop starts.
An explanation about the fundamentals of classic compositions and basic perspective practice.
A live demonstration of watercolor techniques including color theory, value and color studies, and other techniques.
One-on-one guidance and feedback while you paint.

MONTHLY 3-HOUR HAND-ON WORKSHOPS

What to expect:

Learn the water-to-paint ratio and other concepts to get the transparent effect characteristic of watercolor.
Practice specific techniques with short painting exercises.
Explore composition principles to design a pleasant landscape
Paint incidental figures for cityscapes and people scenes.
Get a primer on perspective with tips to apply in all your paintings

What you need:

A smartphone, tablet, laptop or desk computer with the Zoom application, Facetime or Skype.
A well-lit space or natural light.