Have you ever longed to paint beautiful flowers, pollinators, or still life in vivid detail? This class will allow participants to learn some watercolor realism basics, with beautiful color and transparent painting techniques. The subject matter will reflect a garden theme. Appropriate for beginners or intermediate artists wanting to learn realism or painting on a different surface. Please note, there is no need to be accomplished at drawing to take this course. The emphasis will be on painting. Transfer drawing techniques will be utilized. This will be a time to get acquainted with the process in a low-pressure environment and have fun to boot!
In this class, we will learn to paint watercolor on cradled birch boards, as an alternative to painting on paper. This class will have an emphasis on realism. Electronic and printed photos will be provided.
On Sunday afternoon, Sherree will do a demonstration of how to finish and wax your paintings once they have had time to dry.