Intro to Watercolors Workshop with Rebecca Davis

$50.00

When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6-8 PM in the AOA Twiford Room

Cost: $50 per person

Let’s begin a watercolor adventure together! We’ll go over the basics like mixing and water control. We’ll also dive into some of the technique unique to watercolor like how to paint wet into wet, dry brushing, and lifting.  We’ll also talk about how to add some texture using splats of paint or water for back-run or cauliflower effects. 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6-8 PM in the AOA Twiford Room

Cost: $50 per person

Let’s begin a watercolor adventure together! We’ll go over the basics like mixing and water control. We’ll also dive into some of the technique unique to watercolor like how to paint wet into wet, dry brushing, and lifting.  We’ll also talk about how to add some texture using splats of paint or water for back-run or cauliflower effects. 

Supplies

Bring what you have or check Hobby Lobby, Jerry’s Artarama (Virginia Beach location) or Amazon.com for the following items:

  • Watercolor paints - preferable Winsor and Newton Cottman or better

  • A watercolor palette or plastic/ceramic dish to mix colors (something from home will do!)

  • Watercolor paper - preferably 100% cotton, size 9x12 or 11x14 + more for practice

  • Watercolor brushes, prefer sizes 6, 8 and 12 round and 1/2”  flat

  • A larger wash brush, like an 1” or 2” flat or Hake brush

  • Spray bottle - optional but worth it

  • Paper towels and/or something to dab your brush on (a regular hand towel will do) 

  • Artist or painter’s tape

  • Something hard and flat to tape your paper to (a sturdy cardboard, plastic, or wood board).