(Summer21) Painting the Landscape in Watercolor

Painting the Landscape in Watercolor with Lynn Hoeft
Days: Wednesdays
Dates: May 5, 12, 19, 26 // June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30​ // July 7, 14, 21, 28 // August 4, 11, 18, 25 // September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Time: 1:00PM - 3:30PM
Location: Outside the Art Barn Painting Studio*
Fee: $40 per class

​All students must wear masks. Limited to 8 students.
* Please note - watercolor classes will meet outside (unless inclement weather). Please bring layers/sun hats/water! 

Working primarily outside at Featherstone (or indoors in the classroom if the weather demands it), we’ll examine all the elements that contribute to a successful landscape painting.

We’ll try to keep it simple and direct, using bigger brushes to capture the most important elements of a landscape, aiming for a bright impressionistic view with just the right amount of detail. Along the way, we’ll talk about color mixing, hard vs. soft edges, how to simplify a complex subject and how to stop worrying about making mistakes.

Although we hope to be outside most days, please bring a paper copy of your chosen photo (or an image on a tablet) in case we must work inside. We will have a small collection of photos from magazines on hand for you to use as well.
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Join us for a single class or come every week. All levels are welcome.

Materials:
a set of tube (soft) watercolors, artist’s grade is best but student grade ok, any brand is fine
4 or 5 assorted watercolor brushes, one flat and the others round, sizes 8-12
pad of watercolor paper either 8x10 or 9x12
paper support (drawing board or a piece of masonite)
roll of masking tape
palette
water container
kleenex or paper towels
spray bottle for water is helpful