FLOWER PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR

This class is about the beauty, strength, and vibrancy of both flowers and watercolor painting: a natural combination. Basic techniques will be covered, as well as some simple new ideas and color harmony. Learn about the importance of value and color, transparency and glazing, and discover ways to make your painting dramatic and rich. Bring a flower(s) to each class, and all supplies to the first class.

Supply List For Watercolor/Virginia Paquette

2B drawing pencil  

color wheel

eraser- white plastic

cold- press watercolor pad (apprx.20 sheets)-apprx. 12x16" -140lb

drawing board 

15” ruler

sable or soft synthetic blend watercolor brushes: #12, #8, and #4 rounds

3/4" flat cheap hair brush.

#2 synthetic round brush for masking fluid

masking fluid

artist-quality tube paints (ie., Daniel Smith, Winsor Newton)

colors: rose, alizarin crimson, cadmium red medium, ultramarine blue, phthalo blue, cerulean blue, lemon yellow, cadmium yellow medium, raw umber, raw sienna, burnt sienna, burnt umber, paynes' gray, violet (opt.), cad orange (opt.)     

large palette with flat mixing areas and little wells 

water container w/lid-  plastic

Drafting or artists' tape (will not tear most watercolor papers)

soft cotton rag, paper towels

small sea sponge

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Artist and Craftsman Supply 4350 8th AV NE, 545-0091   discount to students w/supply list.

Dakota Art Store, Roosevelt Way NE 523-4830.  discount to students w/supply list.

Daniel Smith, 4150 1st AV S, 223-9599, discount registered students

University Bookstore, 4326 University WY NE, 634-3400

Utrecht, corner of Pike and Minor, Capitol Hill, 382-9696,