Capture the essence of spring flora in this four-week class with simple, quick techniques and portable materials in a loose and accurate manner!
Using plant material provided by the UW Botanic Gardens instructor Lisa Snow Lady will guide you as you sketch with pen and layer watercolor washes to create vibrant works, gain confidence and gather tips for everyday sketching.
SYLLABUS (classes run from 4PM-6PM)
- Week 1: Sketching Leaves and Buds Black And White
- Materials discussion
- Mark making
- Value
- Focus on leaves and buds
- waterproof pen exercises
- Water-soluble pen with water washes
Week 2: Color Lesson / Leaves/ Flowers and Buds in Color
- Color theory / exploring color palettes
- Mixing greens and neutrals
- Focus on painting leaves and buds
Week 3: Inflorescences And White Flowers
- Painting clusters of flowers
- Getting color in the whites
Week 4: Spring Flowers / Design
- Exploring a variety of flora
- Foreshortening, proportions
- Composition, page design in journals
A supply list will be provided with your confirmation email. All levels welcome.