Description
“EvenTide” Instructor: Paul Clendenin
Monday, August 4th 10 am – 2 pm
This is a basic technique class targeted at beginner/intermediate level students. The only requirement is a willingness to enjoy art in a relaxed, no pressure environment. We will have a good time. The instructor will discuss an approach to painting this small work, explaining the “plan like a tortoise, paint like a hare” philosophy. This approach will include employing a wet into wet initial application of colors with a “safe” stopping point, followed by a more intentional controlled application of colors by using wet onto dry technique. The final step will be applying details in a calligraphic manner.
Artist Bio Paul Clendenin was born in Portland, Oregon and is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest. A versatile artist in many media and winner of numerous awards, Paul has been a member of the Portland Fine Arts Guild for over 30 years and currently serves as a Board member. He has studied under nationally known professionals in oils, watercolors, and many other media. Paul has developed a friendly, easy approach to sharing his knowledge and love of art. He has been teaching classes in colored pencil, drawing, oils, acrylics, and watercolors for over 20 years. His work may be seen on his website at www.Paul.clendenin.net
MATERIALS
Watercolors:
- Pthalo Blue (or almost any blue that you have)
- Ultramarine Blue
- Alizarin Crimson (or rose madder, or magenta)
- Burnt Sienna
- Cadmium yellow light (or any yellow you have)
- Palette
Brushes:
- Small brushes, flats from ½ to 1 inch. Medium Rounds, if you prefer, in size 4 thru 6.
- Larger mop brush for wetting paper if you do not have a 1 inch flat.
- Small Script liner brush about a #1
Miscellaneous:
- Masking tape for borders
- A small, pointed palette knife with an offset handle or an old credit card that you can cut up.
- Watercolor paper. I work with Arches 140# cold press paper in 22x 30 inch sheets. I cut the sheet into 8 equal pieces for class demos and exercises which yields a 1/8 sheet size of 7-1/2x 11 inches or 1/4 inch sheet size of 11×15 inches. Any paper, tablet, or block that you have in small rectangular shape will be fine. You will need at least four small sheets to work the above exercises.
- A board to mount paper on (unless you are working from a block or tablet)
- Two water containers
- A sponge or tissue arrangement for controlling water in the brushes.
- Small spray bottle for spritzing water is sometimes handy
- Tissues
- Optional: Hairdryer (the guild has hairdryers)
To sign up, please email: admin@portlandartguild.org
