Splash, Splatter, & Pour: Watercolor on the Loose
Section 1: Sept 30 - Oct 1-2, 2008
Section 2: October 7-8-9, 2008 in Green Bay WI
Do you wish you could loosen up? Be more spontaneous? These techniques are sure to put the joy back in your watercolor. We’ll experiment with nontraditional ways of applying paint and try out some alternative materials such as Yupo.
Intermediate to Advanced Level
Contact Ron Lorberblatt 920-499-5986 rongrnby@aol.com
The Power of Watercolor
May 15-16-17 2009 in Oshkosh, WI
Sponsored by OFAA
Learn to employ the flowing nature of watercolor in creating a powerful painting. Emphasis will be on planning, values, composition, using landscapes & cityscapes with figures for subject matter. See how to use a digital camera and computer as tools for planning and analyzing paintings.
Intermediate to Advanced Level; Artists using acrylic in a transparent manner are also welcome.
Contact Michele Missner 920-205-2353 mmissner@new.rr.com
Special Topics & Techniques
Would your art club or group like to schedule a workshop or a for its members? Or, if you'd like a private or small-group workshop on a particular subject, let's talk! Your place or mine.
Suggested Topics:
It's All About Values
Have fun exploring techniques for saving light and building darks in your paintings; transparent glazes, pouring, masking, and lifting, to name a few. Emphasis is on principles of good design, learning to see in black and white, and analyzing your work based on values. Originality is encouraged! Daily demos and critiques. Intermediate Level
Paint a Portrait of your Cabin
Learn to capture the personality of your special getaway, the family homestead, or a favorite landmark. See how to use your camera and computer as tools for improving your architectural paintings. Using photo references, we'll work on composition, emphasis, textures, and perspective. Daily demonstrations. Intermediate Level
Get Your Feet Wet! Watercolor Basics
For those who are new to watercolor, learn to master this vibrant, spontaneous medium. Or, if you have painted in watercolor and would like a review in a supportive, creative environment, join the fun. A daily demonstration will introduce the project of the day. There will be ample time for individual attention and developing your personal style. Beginner to Intermediate Level
Technology as a Painting Tool: 1 - 2 hour Lecture/Demo
Paint More: How to Make Time 1 - 2 hour Lecture/Demo
Materials List
If you have painted in transparent watercolor before, bring whatever brushes and paints you already have and are comfortable with. If you’re ready to go shopping, support your local art supply store or check out www.cheapjoes.com. You must have good basic materials to expect good results. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Here are some of my favorite materials:
Paint:
Any professional grade tube paint, like Winsor Newton or Holbein. DO NOT buy student grade, like Cotman or Academy, as they have much less pigment, you’ll need to use twice as much, and you will be frustrated. You can share tubes with a friend. I like fresh wet paint, not dried in the palette.
Basic Colors:
*Rose Madder Genuine
Alizarin Crimson
*Aureolin Yellow
Quinacridone Gold
*Cobalt Blue
*French Ultramarine Blue
Manganese Blue Hue
*Burnt Sienna * get these as a bare minimum
Brushes: Buy the best watercolor brushes you can afford.
Ideally, ½ & 1” flats, 2” wash, #4, 8, & 12 round, & a rigger.
Poor quality brushes have a HUGE effect on your ability to handle the medium. It's better to get a few good ones than a lot of cheap ones.
Paper: Several Arches 140# cold press in half or quarter sheet sizes (again, poor quality materials = poor results and frustration!)
ALSO Sketchbook paper, several sheets
Tracing paper
Graphite transfer paper (Saral)
Misc: Covered palette, support that is bigger than your paper, hair dryer, stapler, masking tape, pencils, kneaded eraser, water container, spray bottle, X-acto knife, masking fluid & old brush, bulldog clips, baby food-type jars or saucers for pouring, paper towels, tissue, any fun gimmick or new tool for show & tell.
