Virtual - Urban Watercolor Sketching at Home
Ed Pettitt Sundays Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4 1:00 - 4:00 pm $100 Want to see your living room or backyard through new eyes? This online class will allow you to explore your home through the fun and relaxing medium of urban watercolor sketching. Whether you can barely draw stick figures or you have a degree in fine arts, this class is for you! We will begin the class by learning about the rich history of urban watercolor sketching. We will then review the background and basics of ink sketching and watercolor painting and how they combine to form a powerful tool for connecting with and documenting the environment around you. With guidance from your instructor, you will do your sketches and paintings either indoors or in your backyard. We'll cover composition, value, proportion, perspective, basic color theory, texture, shadows, contour drawing, Japanese etegami, documentary reportage, and more!
Ed Pettitt
Sundays Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4 1:00 - 4:00 pm $100
Want to see your living room or backyard through new eyes? This online class will allow you to explore your home through the fun and relaxing medium of urban watercolor sketching. Whether you can barely draw stick figures or you have a degree in fine arts, this class is for you! We will begin the class by learning about the rich history of urban watercolor sketching. We will then review the background and basics of ink sketching and watercolor painting and how they combine to form a powerful tool for connecting with and documenting the environment around you. With guidance from your instructor, you will do your sketches and paintings either indoors or in your backyard. We'll cover composition, value, proportion, perspective, basic color theory, texture, shadows, contour drawing, Japanese etegami, documentary reportage, and more!
Note: Please note that registration will close September 11 at noon Central Time. Please register early. Follow the at home Urban Sketching movement too: #uskathome
Note: Please note that registration will close September 11 at noon Central Time. Please register early.
Follow the at home Urban Sketching movement too: #uskathome
Supplies Needed: For this virtual class, please use the supplies you have at home, but here are some recommended supplies as a guide: Mixed Media/Watercolor Sketchbook, 5.5" x 8.5" or smaller, any style Pencils (any) Eraser (any) Pens or fineliners with waterproof ink (e.g. Uniball Vision Micro pen or Micron fineliners) Watercolor palette/paints (any brand/quality, smaller travel/pocket size preferred) Brush(es) (small to medium, sizes 2-6, preferred) Small ruler Paper towels/cloth Optional: Pack of 4" x 6" Watercolor Postcards (any brand), folding stool/chair for plein air, smartphone or digital camera for photographs
Supplies Needed:
For this virtual class, please use the supplies you have at home, but here are some recommended supplies as a guide:
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