Online Art Class

Friday, August 21, 1 pm EDT

with Miriam Hughes

Sometimes the most ordinary scene that you look at every day is a true work of art. Often people have heard that watercolor is hard to control. In this workshop I will show you how to enjoy and master the simplicity of sketching with watercolor. Working from images we see through our kitchen windows, on our windowsills, or even on the kitchen table we will learn how less can be more. Creating a series of sketches in watercolor (live or from photos) will hopefully trigger the desire to add sketching to your daily routine.

Often I will have ten watercolor sketches that I come back to and add the ink. This process helps you to remain loose, see the shapes and values and not get tied down to a perfect drawing. We will be using our eyes and hands and not letting the brain and judgments interfere with the process.

Simple supply list below

NEW- Check out our family fun rate! Watercolor classes for two in the same household - only an additional $8! PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ANY ADDITIONAL EMAIL ADDRESSES.

$20/Person
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you. Kids welcomed, with supervision!

Supply List – For the Kitchen Window Workshop

1. Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue.  I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged.

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is round)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura.  I use the fine point only.  The ink is permanent.  The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen.  You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire. 

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.