"Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health.
Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is
where the miracle process all begins." ~ Jim Rohn
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Watercolor Workshop Accomplishments

Robert H. Schuller said; "Today's accomplishments were yesterday's impossibilities." Instead of the new Sunflower painting I was going to post today, I thought I'd show you a photo of two of today's workshop participants. Neither Lee or Joyce had worked in wet-in-wet watercolor before and Joyce had never even drawn, let alone paint, prior to today! What do you think about their work? Hard to tell theirs from mine, isn't it?! I'm impressed. They left here very happy campers!

See my demos on: http://www.sketchingeveryday.com


"Look at a day when you are supremely satisfied at the end. It's not a day when you lounge around doing nothing; it's when you've had everything to do, and you've done it." ~ Margaret Thatcher

"The supreme accomplishment is to blur the line between work and play." ~Arnold J. Toynbee


 

Feedback From Previous Workshops

What was your favorite thing about the seminar?

"Personal attention, great space! " ~ Carol R.

"Time spent with others doing something I love and learning together." ~ Judy S.

"Having (making) time to paint." ~ Carol A.

"Working with you and sharing with the other members of the class. It was neat! "
~ Lee G.

"You provided a wonderful climate for learning. I loved drawing to the
background music , not distracting; instead, relaxing. Acceptance
and encouragement helped immensely." ~ Joyce K.

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More Comments From My Seminar Questionnaire:

Was the instruction clear and informative?

"Yes, most definitely!" ~ Joyce K.

"Very clear and very informative!" ~ Lee G.

What did you learn here?

"To appreciate your training and talent for teaching. Not everyone
can teach beginners the process and have patience, too. I learned
some basics. I learned I shouldn't be afraid to try again." ~ Joyce K.

"I learned so much about primary and secondary colors and the principle
of shading and mixing using same. The most important things are the use
of the brush, water, dry brush, workable wet, blending, etc." ~ Lee G.
 

About My Supplies and Materials:
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I have used Arches 140 lb. Cold Press paper almost exclusively for years.(Workshop participants can buy a sheet from me to try.)

I wet both sides of the paper and paint on a nonporous tile board (or panelboard) surface. (Found at most home improvement stores in 4' x 8' sheets, they will usually cut the board in various sizes for you there.) I have boards here to use for workshops.


Below is a photo of the brushes I use.

The idea in my approach is to use the biggest brush you can and still get the job done.

For my rounds, I use a lower quality synthetic brush that comes to a good point, but doesn't lose it's hairs.

Notice on my flats that there is a beveled edge on the tip for scraping marks onto the paper.

The bristle fan brush is occasionally used for texture and spatteing.


My palette is a Robert E. Wood covered plastic.

My Pigments -

I prefer DaVinci brand for their consistency, quality and price.

from top left clockwise.....

Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna
Naples Yellow* - love this color, use it often, has white in it.
Lemon Yellow
Gamboge - the bright color in the middle, nice - not necessary.
Cadmium Yellow
Olive Green - Lukas brand - love this - not necessary - can mix it.
Cobalt Blue* - I use it occasionally, not necessary, has white in it.
Viridian, Prussian or Phthalo Green - not necessary but handy.
Prussian or Phthalo Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue* - not pictured - use occasionally - not necessary.
Turquoise* - not pictured - love this color, use it often - not necessary.
Cadmium Orange - not necessary - can be mixed.
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Permanent Rose, Rose Madder - not pictured - can be used instead of Alizarin.
Ivory Black - not pictured - Sometimes useful - not necessary, can be mixed.

*In transparent Watercolor, you should stay away from colors with white in them. If you must, use *these colors in moderation. Pure colors with no white added will give you a cleaner, more transparent and luminescent hue.

The only other supplies you will need is a 2H or HB pencil, a kneaded eraser, (tissues, paper towels or a sponge), a small water container and a spray bottle.
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See Highlights of Previous Workshops Here

Watercolor & Drawing Sample Workshops:

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Fee to audit any class is $25. for either
morning or afternoon demo and lecture

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If you are interested in workshops, please
email me with your preferences and availability, thanks!

Contact Sandy through email or call 609-268-9106
for information or to be notified of upcoming classes and workshops.

A Book I highly recommend, that covers all the basics of
wet-in-wet watercolor - materials,
design and technique - is Tony Couch's
"Watercolor, You Can Do It!"

"An artist who is self-taught is taught by a very ignorant person indeed." ~ John Constable

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