Description
Creating Drama & Capturing Light in a Watercolor Still Life
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 2025
10am-2pm
$60 Members
$120 Non-Members
In this 3-week workshop, we’ll focus on creating interesting, light-filled and dramatic still life paintings in watercolor. During the first class, we’ll talk about setting up a still life using effective lighting and considering composition. Each student will create two unique compositions to work from during the following two weeks. Students will be asked to bring in objects they would like to use for their two still life compositions.
This workshop will be best for students who have previous watercolor experience.
Artist Bio:
Leslie studied art at Pacific Northwest College of Art and received a BFA in Painting. Her work has included textile design, mosaic, murals and mixed media work. She is currently focusing on painting with watercolors, gouache and acrylics. Teaching has become integral to her artwork as it compels her to learn more as she practices. With 14 years of teaching experience, she strives to facilitate an environment where students in her classes learn to trust their instincts, and begin to see art as a process and adventure.
Website:
lesliebarnum.com
Instagram:
www.instagram.com
SUPPLY LIST
· Still life objects. During the first session, students will be asked to set up two still lifes and to take photos of them. Bring objects that you might like to include in your composition. This might include fruits, vase, table cloth, platters, cups/saucers, special objects etc.
Since students in this workshop have prior watercolor experience, I’m assuming that you
already have your own palette, a selection of brushes and watercolor paints. Along with those, here are additional supplies that you will need:
● Arches Watercolor Pad (140lb, 100% cotton, 12 pieces 10”x14”) or smaller
● Masonite Board or firm surface to tape your paper to (a bit larger than your paper)
● Artist masking tape
● Pencil
● Eraser
● Paper Towels
● 2 Water containers
If you want to broaden your colors, here are some suggested watercolor tube paints (you
don’t need to buy ALL of these!):
● Hansa Yellow by Graham (PY3)
● Quinacridone Gold by Daniel Smith
● Permanent Rose (PV19) or Quin Red (PR209) by Winsor & Newton
● Quinacridone Magenta by Winsor & Newton (PR122)
● Cobalt Blue by Graham
● Winsor Blue (Green Shade) by Winsor & Newton (PB15)
● Phthalocyanine Green by Graham
● Burnt Umber by Graham
● Burnt Sienna by Daniel Smith
If you want to broaden your brushes, here are some suggestions:
● 1” Flat wash brush
● #12 round
● #8 round
● #4 round
