Introduction to Watercolour Painting Workshop
Thu, 11 Jun
|Online Workshop
A workshop covering what paper, paints, brushes to use. How to set up your creative workspace. Planning and Preparation. Fundamental Watercolour techniques. Painting Exercises.
Time & Location
11 Jun 2020, 18:30 – 20:00 BST
Online Workshop
Guests
About the Event
Come join me and watercolour enthusiasts from around the world on Thursday June 11th for an Introduction to Watercolour Workshop. Whether you're thinking of starting, are still a beginner, or are looking to solidify the basics - the Workshop will benefit you.
We'll cover:
- What types of paper, brushes, paints may suit the style you're looking to develop.
- How to set up, sketch and plan to paint your picture - we'll cover perspective and composition.
- Basic fundamental techniques of key brushstrokes for skies, buildings, sea and landscape.
- LIVE Q & A sessions between every section.
Cost: FREE
Duration: 90 Minutes
Platform: Facebook Live (Private Stream)
30mins - Equipment and Set up Q & A
60mins - Painting Demonstration
If you'd like to join in, here are some items I'd recommend:
Paper -
36x28cm, I recommend a cotton based paper, 300gsm - personally I prefer Saunders Waterford, Arches, Fabriano or even Bockingford. I use masking tape to keep it still on a board, which also leave a clean, crisp border once removed.
Brushes -
Medium/Large Mop Brush - perfect for big areas such as sky and foregrond. Squirell hair is best as it holds the most water.
Medium Synthetic Brush - something with a fine point for medium sized areas and smaller details
Rigger Brush - a longer thin brush, perfect for branches, railings and long thin lines
Paint -
Chinese White
Ivory Black
Neutral Tint
Grey of Grey (opaque)
Cobalt Blue
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Red
Burnt Sienna
Raw Umber
Vandyke Brown
Sap Green
Horizon Blue (opaque)
I personally use Holbein Watercolour Paints, but we'll discuss pros and cons of other brands.
Other Equipment -
Water Pot - I usually use two, one to wash pigment out of a brush, a 2nd to load up with clean water
Atomiser - a fine mist water spray
Tissue - helps to dry a brush if needed, mop up drips
Hairdryer - to speed up the drying process
Pencil - for preliminary sketch
Palette - with several large wells to ensure enough space for mixing