2141 - Watercolor Landscape Fundamentals
Course Overview
Learn to create the illusion of light, value and space to create a landscape painting using watercolor paint! Discover the luminosity of watercolors to control the value of techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, dry brush and glazing. Students will learn to understand perspective and create the illusion of space using foreground, middle ground and background through the use of watercolor washes and color mixing. By creating a watercolor sampler of sky, water, clouds, trees, mountains and flowers, you will then select a composition of your own for your final art works. Students will learn how to gather reference photos and provide their own landscape photographs.
What You'll Learn
- Learn to mix watercolor paint.
- Learn to layer watercolor to control the value and luminosity of the paint.
- Understand perspective and how to create the illusion of space using foreground, middle ground, and background.
- Utilize a variety of watercolor techniques such as wet on wet, wet on dry, dry brush, and glazing.
- Layer watercolor to create value and the illusion of texture and light
Who Should Attend
Want to experiment with watercolor and create beautiful landscapes? This class is for all levels.Additional Information
It is necessary to have to the following materials in order to achieve the best results in this class. If you cannot find or purchase what is on the list, bring only what you can find and we will discuss resources for materials first day of class.
Materials
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- Pentel Arts Watercolors, TUBES assorted, 5ml Tubes 12 color Set (WFRS-12) (pentel arts watercolor TUBES also available at Michaels)
- Halobias plastic paint palette 20 well and 5 mixing areas (or any plastic 20 well with mixing areas)
- Strathmore 300 Series Watercolor Paper Pad, Tape bound, (NOT WIRE BOUND) 11x15 inches 12 sheets (140lb) (also available at Michaels)
- Transon 8pcs Round Watercolors Paint Brush Set
- Optional: Transon Flat Paint Brush Set 7pcs
Miscellaneous:
- 1 roll paper towels, 2 clear plastic cups for water 8 oz.
- 1-HB pencil and Sharpener and 1- Faber Castell kneaded Eraser THIS BRAND ONLY
UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment. Click here to see UNM HR's Tuition Remission policy for eligibility and tax liabilities.
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