#085-BLOOM BOLDLY- Loose Summer Florals in Watercolor

Class Dates:

FRIDAYS 8/14, 8/21 & 8/28 from 1:00pm - 4:00 pm

Class Instructor: Leeanna Weber

Website:leannaweberart.com

Instagram: Instagram:Leanna_Weber_Art

Instructor Email:leanna@leannaweberart.com
Price: $135.00
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    Join me for this three-week watercolor series as we celebrate the beauty of summer blooms while discovering the joy of expressive imperfection. Together we'll paint loose watercolor florals from vintage to vibrant. We'll work with a variety of flowers, leaves, and floral elements while practicing expressive brushstrokes, exploring color mixing and composition, and discovering the endless creative possibilities of watercolor. We'll spend time practicing flowers, leaves, and brushstrokes before bringing them together into expressive floral paintings. This class is about finding the balance between thoughtful planning and embracing the unexpected. Instead of trying to control every detail, you'll be encouraged to explore, experiment, and enjoy the peaceful, creative process of watercolor. We'll use reference photos as inspiration while making our own artistic choices, discovering there is more than one way to interpret a flower. By the end of the series, you'll have expressive floral paintings, new techniques to continue practicing, and fresh inspiration for your own watercolor journey. Suitable for beginners with a basic understanding of watercolor and experienced painters looking to loosen up their style. 

    Maximum of 8 students. Three 3-hour sessions..

    *To reserve your place in any class, payment must be received at the time of registration.

    *For a refund on any of our classes, we will need to be notified at least 48 hours in advance of the first class.

    Please see materials list below! (All students get 20% off purchases made while enrolled in a class)

    ***NOTE: All Students get 20% off purchases made while enrolled in a class***

    REQUIRED MATERIALS LIST

    WATERCOLOR PAPER

    Practice Paper

    Strathmore 400 Series watercolor paper or similar.

    Final Painting Paper

    Arches, Fabriano Artistico, or similar 100% cotton watercolor paper.

    Minimum size: 8" X 10"  9" X 12" or 11" X 14" are recommended. Larger is better.

    A watercolor sketchbook is also welcome. Just be sure it is large enough to give yourself room to stay loose and expressive.

    Cold press, hot press, or rough watercolor paper are all welcome. Each surface has its own unique characteristics and can produce beautiful results.

    PAINTS

    Bring at least:

    • One yellow
    • One red
    • One blue
    • One favorite dark

    Suggested darks

    • Payne's Gray
    • Neutral Tint
    • Indigo
    • Jane's Gray

    Your own favorite dark mix

    If you already have watercolor paints, feel free to bring your favorite colors.

    Optional additions

    • Warm and cool versions of the primary colors
    • A favorite green
    • A favorite earth tone
    • Additional favorite colors
    • BRUSHES

    Bring a variety of watercolor brushes, including:

    Large round brush (#10 or #14 recommended)

    Medium round brush (#6 or #8 recommended)

    Small round brush (#2 or #4 recommended)

    1" flat wash brush

    Large mop brush (optional)

    Medium mop brush (optional)

    Rigger (optional)

    Students are encouraged to bring at least one larger brush than they normally use.

    I'll also share some of my favorite brush choices during the first class for those who are interested.

    PALETTE & WATER

    Mixing palette

    Two water containers

    SKETCHBOOK

    Small sketchbook for planning compositions and value studies.

    DRAWING SUPPLIES

    Pencil

    Kneaded eraser (or your favorite eraser)

    OTHER SUPPLIES

    Blue shop towels - because they are very absorbent and don't leave a texture.

    Spray bottle (optional)

    Masking fluid (optional)

    Salt for texture effects (optional)

    Dr. Ph. Martin's Bleed Proof White or white gouache (optional)

    Painter's tape (required unless using a watercolor block)

    Board for taping your watercolor paper

    Heat tool (optional)

    I highly recommend allowing watercolor to dry naturally whenever possible. Watercolor often creates its most beautiful blooms, textures, and soft transitions when left alone to do its thing. However, for the sake of time during class, a heat tool can be helpful for speeding up the drying process between layers.

    If you already have watercolor supplies, please bring what you have.