IMPORTANT: Workshop participants, please ensure you complete all steps listed at the end of this document before you come to Susan s workshop. Learning Objectives In this workshop, you will learn how to: Explain the planning process for the workshop painting, as well as value and color choices. Describe how to create edge variety and how this skill can enhance the composition of your paintings. Paint a deciduous azalea with an abstract background. Workshop Description
Workshop Materials List The supplies listed below are what I will use for our painting, but please feel free to substitute with similar items that you already have. Paints: - Royal Blue (Holbein), - Phalo Green Yellow Shade (Daniel Smith) - Permanent Rose (Winsor Newton) - Quinacridone Gold (Daniel Smith) - Quinacridone Burnt Orange (Daniel Smith) - New Gamboge (Daniel Smith) Brushes: #2 rigger, rounds #8, #10, #12, 1/2 flat Watercolor paper: Arches or Kilimanjaro 300 lb. Cold Press - 1/4 sheet (11 x 15 ) I prefer 300 lb. but 140 lb. is fine. This size will work for our project and gives you a little extra for practice, color swatches etc. Miscellaneous: - water container - wax-free graphite transfer paper - pencil, - paper towels
- scissors - blow dryer - soft eraser - support board - tape (for attaching watercolor paper to support board) - camera if desired - masking fluid (I like Pebeo) - masking fluid pick-up and any other supplies you typically use while painting. Questions? Email me at susan@susancrouch.com
Instructions to Prepare for the Afternoon Workshop Hi Artist Friends, I m looking forward to seeing you all at the High Country Watermedia Society Demo & Workshop! IMPORTANT: Before you come to the workshop, complete the following: 1. Locate the line drawing at the end of this document. Please print it out (no size adjustment needed) and transfer to your watercolor paper before coming to the workshop. Tips for transferring this drawing to your watercolor paper: a) Print the line drawing on the last page of this document. b) The image size within the border lines should be 7.5 x 10 when printed out. 2. When selecting graphite paper, choose a wax-free variety. I like Susan Scheewe Graphite Wax-Free Transfer Paper. This brand comes in 2 colors (graphite and white). Be sure to get graphite. 3. Place the drawing on your watercolor paper and cut watercolor paper so that it s a little larger than your drawing. This gives you an edge to tape the drawing to the wc paper & holds it in place while you transfer. 4. Slip the transfer paper (graphite side down) between your watercolor paper and drawing. Using a pencil or pen, trace over the lines of the drawing. (I like using a red rolling ball pen - easy to see) Check as you go to make sure the lines are transferring. 5. Be sure to include the border around the drawing when transferring to your watercolor paper. These border lines are important to the overall design. If you have any questions please email me: susan@susancrouch.com I m looking forward to painting with you all soon! Susan