PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN WATERCOLOR with Kathy Rennell Forbes
Classes2023 Spring|#30539
May 5, 2023
Age at least 16 yrs but less than 99y 11m 3w, Mixed
Art EnrichmentAdult
Activity locationWills Park Equestrian Center - 11915 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Description
Learn how to quickly find a location and set-up your plein air watercolor supplies. Kathy will share her thoughts and experiences with a live demo during the morning. We will break for lunch; afterwards you will sketch and paint. Kathy will offer individual assistance as needed and requested. Focus will be on finding the spot, creating thumbnails and painting a watercolor in plein air.
Activity meeting dates
May 5, 2023
Fri9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Instructor
Kathy Forbes
More Information
SupervisorMeghan Vilela
Number of sessions1
Registration dates
ResidentsFrom Jan 18, 2023
Non-residentsFrom Feb 1, 2023
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Plein Air Watercolor Supplies
Palette of watercolor paints – suggest warm and cool of each primary plus black and viridian.
(Yellow ochre, Winsor lemon, Scarlett Lake, Quinacridone rose or alizarin, Cobalt blue, French Ultramarine blue). I use an art alternative palette which hold twelve colors with lids. I also work from a travel watercolor palette by Sennelier.
Paper - 140Lb cold press or rough paper on a block, in a journal or if separate sheets (bring a non-absorbent support board slightly larger than your paper) Suggest 8x10 – 11x14”.
Recommend artist grade: Arches or Fabriano.
Sketch journal for thumbnails (I like Strathmore’s toned papers tan or grey)
Use either a water-soluble graphite stick or watercolor pencils (2 browns plus white or 2 greys + white). Also a good place to take notes.
Mechanical pencil
Kneaded eraser
Water to paint with and to stay hydrated
Water container (collapsible cup or small jar)
Brushes at a minimum
¼-1/2 flat wash brush
#10 or larger round brush
Liner or Rigor brush
Scrubber brush
Old toothbrush
Paper towels or tissues, bring bungee cord if using roll of paper towels.
Small spray bottle with water (that gives a fine mist)
Kitchen sponge
Container for trash
Clips to hold paper to board (not needed if using a watercolor block)
Easel of your choice. I use an Easy-L. If you do not have an easel,
I started by sitting in a chair and painting on my lap. Il Chiostro supplies the chairs.
For sun protection: Hat with big brim, fishing gloves (optional to protect hands) sunscreen
Bug Spray
Bag to transport your supplies
Your sense of adventure