Discover the intricacies of painting a bird and botanical subject in watercolour, with an easy and fast process. Learn to transfer a supplied image on to watercolour paper and how to colour mix and match all aspects of the subject and create strength and luminosity. Discover the Importance of a balanced composition and how to create three dimensionality through form and shadow. Comprehensive class demonstrations and individual tuition provided.
- Comprehensive class demonstration of watercolour techniques including colour matching and layering watercolour paint. Learn which sized brushes to use.
- Discover the processes necessary to complete a botanical art painting and how to create depth. Explore composition and tonal balance.
- The colour study is a significant process of colour matching the subject and applying the initial washes prior to the final painting.
- There will be comprehensive class demonstrations and individual tuition.
- Completed paintings with be discussed and appraised by the tutor and the end of the lesson.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Feel confident with colour matching, colour studies and working with washes to create colour intensity and luminosity.
- Create a balanced composition by spatial, tonal and colour balance.
- Use highlights and shadows to create solidity, form and three dimensionality.
- Colours: Cadmium Lemon or Winsor Lemon; Cadmium Yellow or Winsor Yellow; Permanent Rose; Cadmium Red or Winsor Red; French Ultramarine or Ultramarine; Paynesville Grey or Sepia Burnt Umber Burnt Sienna
- 3x A4 sheets Arches hot pressed smooth 300 gsm watercolour paper
- 2x water containers (jars, large plastic containers etc) Cotton material or face washer, paper towels, absorbent kitchen cloth eg Chux
- Preferably Kolinsky sable round sable brushes, sizes 3 and 5., Bring other brushes you have. Brushes are available in many brands. Imitation sable or synthetic brushes can also be used.
Nylon brushes for mixing.
IMPORTANT: Please arrive to the first class with all the relevant materials. A lack of materials is not just a handicap to you but to the ability to teach. Materials cost is not included in a course fee. In the event of a course being cancelled WEA cannot be held responsible for the purchase of any course materials. We therefore suggest you purchase your materials closer to the time of the course commencing.
The following stockists below are examples of places you can buy art materials from:
- Art on King: 199-201 King Street, Newtown. Ph: 9516 2342
- Eckersley's Art and Craft Store: 93 York Street, Sydney. Ph: 9299 4151. Also located in various locations throughout Greater Sydney.
- Parkers Art Supplies: 3 Cambridge Street, The Rocks. Ph: 9247 9979
- The Art Scene: 914 Victoria Road, West Ryde. Ph: 9807 6900
- The Sydney Art Store: 11 Salisbury Street, Botany. Ph: 9699 2162
You can also purchase materials from places such as Dymocks, Officeworks, Spotlight, Lincraft or online art suppliers such as Art Shed Online.
