This class is a 4 part class. This class dedicated the person who wants to learn about watercolor. If you are a beginner, unsure of how to use the medium or want to learn new ways to control watercolor, then this class would be great class to participate in. We will explore different watercolour materials and methods, techniques as well as learning to make personal and inspired colour palettes.
Class One: Colour Mixing, Colour families, Colour pairings and feeling
Class Two: Making Your Own Palette, Themed and Nature inspired palettes
Class Three: Watercolour Techniques, Wax resists and Drawing gum
Class Four: Creating a finished piece using your created palettes or techniques
When?
This class has been previously recorded. A google link drive will be sent to you with all class materials and instructional videos.
Location?
Online (on Zoom)
Please Note: All classes will be recorded
Questions?
Please email: laurelie.rae@gmail.com
Recommended materials list.
Watercolour paper- hot press is more desirable as the surface is less textured.
Watercolour brushes- Proart and Roubloff brand, These are Kolinsky brushes and I use them in sizes 2, 3, 4, 6
You can use synthetic brushes also, they are more economical and cruelty free. Some good brands include Winsor and Newton Cotman, karin sanat as a nice set of synthetic brushes in their Davinci line.
Watercolour paints, pencils and gouache/ ink
I use a combination of Kuretake, Winsor and Newton (Cotman line is a great set for beginners) as well as Holbein Watercolours, Schminke( High end professional) as well as handmade paints from pigments I have made myself.
For watercolour pencils, I use Koohinoor and Caran D'ache
Small pot or pan of white gouache
White wax candle (birthday candles or white crayons work well)
Drawing gum, pebeo and schminke brands are good
Compass
Ruler
Mechanical (0.5) or lead pencil (HB and softer such as a 2B or 4B
Erasers, white vinyl and kneadable erasers
Fineliners/ black pen- I use stabilo brand and they are long lasting.
Masking tape
Tracing paper- I suggest rolls rather than individual sheets but if you can only get sheets that use what you have.
A3 and A4 cartridge paper or multi purpose sketchbook paper.
A3 and A4 printer paper or a sketchbook to work with in class.
Please wear comfortable clothing and set yourself up in a comfortable location. Snack, water, class materials, fully charged electronic devices so that you can enjoy the class to the fullest