In this series of classes, David Baker will focus on ways that colored pencil can enhance watercolor paintings. Traditional colored pencil will be used to establish an under drawing, adjust both light and dark values and add rich textures. These are excellent techniques for photo realists or illustrators. Participants should have some experience with watercolor painting.
David, who has a studio at the Box Factory, is on the faculty at the Krasl Art Center and frequently teaches at Ox-Box School of Art in Saugatuck. He has taught workshops on a variety of topics including drawing, painting, watercolor and design. He also exhibits his work in many regional shows.
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If you have watercolor experience, bring along the supplies you already have. Make sure you have tube watercolors, a #8 or #10 round brush, and a palette large enough to mix several tablespoons of paint. If this is all new: Start with purchasing paint in metal tubes. Plastic tubes or children’s pans are not high enough in quality. I would suggest getting either the Academy line by Grumbacher or Cotman paints made by Winsor and Newton. These are student grade but perfect for learning. Get a small tube of the following colors: Cobalt blue hue, ultramarine blue, Cadmiun red hue Deep, Lemon yellow, (or Cadmium yellow pale,) burnt umber, and sap green. This is a good starter set. Next get a round watercolor (short handle) brush, #8 or #10. Get synthetic hair, Taklon is good. Don’t buy a sable brush for your first class! This is all you need to start, but you could add a #4 round and a ¾ inch flat if you wish. For paper get a 9x12 inch, or larger, watercolor pad. Look for Strathmore 400 series (brown cover). Get a plastic palette with small wells for the paint and larger areas for mixing. A covered palette is helpful if you paint outside. For the colored pencils, bring any Non-water-soluble colored pencils. Prismacolor is a very good choice. A set of 12 or a range of individual pencils. If you have some and aren’t sure, lay down a stamp size square and go over with a wet brush. If they bleed a lot, get the other kind. Bring a roll of painter’s tape and a plastic water container, 20 oz. or bigger. If you are shopping locally, Michaels has these items. Dick Blick Art supplies is fast and about the least expensive. Email with questions: david@dbakerart.com
There will be a minimum of 5 students and a maximum of 11 students for these classes. Register now to reserve your spot!
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 25, 2022
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Location
Box Factory: Gast Classroom (Street Level)
Fees/Admission
Cost: Member $100 | Non-Member $110