2193 - Watercolor Drawing and Painting Core Principles
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Course Overview
Come into the studio to learn the fundamentals of watercolor while painting scenes inspired by the Land of Enchantment. We will work from pictures, our
imaginations, and on the final day, meet at Elena Gallegos Open Space to paint outside, en plein air. Topics include composition, color theory, technique, and style.
All skill levels encouraged to attend!
What You'll Learn
- Learn to paint and capture the southwestern landscape
- Explore painting and drawing fundamentals in graphite and watercolor in the studio and at the last class, en plein air
- Understand composition, color theory, and style.
- Become familiar and confident with watercolor technique.
Who Should Attend
All skill levels encouraged to attend!Additional Information
Watercolor Materials List
You get what you pay for! I’ve noted professional quality brands in parentheses.
- 10x14” 100% cotton watercolor paper block, cold press (Arches, Fabriano, Strathmore)
- Portable tray of watercolors (Windsor and Newton, Daniel Smith, Sennelier, Old
- Holland, Da Vinci, local watercolor makers in Santa Fe: L'Ecole Des Beaux Arts)
- Round watercolor brushes, size 10, 8, and 4
- Mottler brush size 1, or other flat brush
- 2 small jars for water - ones with lids make for easy transport
- Paper towels - shop towels preferred
- 1” painters tape
- Sketchbook and pencil (at least 8x10” and a mechanical pencil)
- A pocket color wheel
Supplies for painting outside:
- Something to sit on while painting (comfort is key!)
- Something to paint on - a plein air easel, pochade box, painting board, etc.
- Sun and desert protection (sun hat, sun screen, long sleeves, pants, closed toed
- shoes)
- Drinking water and a snack
Links to materials for online purchase:
- Watercolor Paper: 140lb-10x14in-cold-press-20-sheets-v34551
- Watercolor Set:
- I work from a 12 color set. I would say less is more!
- Introductory level, but still good quality - Winsor and Newton Cotman Watercolors.
- Daniel Smith is great quality, but more expensive.
- Round watercolor brushes, size 10, 8, size 4, and mottler:
- My preferred brushes are the Princeton Brand, Velvetouch series
- Sketchbook
- Color wheel
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UNM Tuition Remission
UNM Staff, Faculty, and Retirees: This class is eligible for UNM Tuition Remission under Personal Enrichment.
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