2023 Class / Workshop Schedule
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January/February
2023
Wednesday Watercolor Class
Starting Jan. 11th
Wednesday Mornings - 9:30 – 12 noon
6 Week Session
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If you want to jump right into the fun of painting without feeling like you have to go back to school first,
then this Watercolor tutorial Class is for you.
Let me share my loose and expressive approach to the exciting medium of watercolor.
And once you learn all my tips and techniques you will discover that watercolor is not tricky at all –
in fact it is a very forgiving medium to work in.
Yes, even for beginners. Learn as you paint.
Watercolor painting is a perfect way to be creative.
Here’s what will be supplied:
Reference images/photos/line drawings.
A selection of painting subjects that are perfect for winter
No more worrying about what to paint and how to draw!
Bring your regular watercolor supplies, or check out my suggested supply list.
Available from Amazon
Instructor Leona Lavone
OCAG 732-270-3111
January
Watercolor Negative Painting
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Add Amazing Depth to Your Art
4 Week Session
Jan. 9th. 16th. 23rd. & 30th. 2023
Mondays 9:30 – 12 noon
Want to figure out how to add depth and contrast to your paintings?
Watercolor is versatile, portable, and vibrant. But when it comes to creating scenes with lots of depth and contrast, watercolor presents a unique challenge. The solution — it’s called watercolor negative painting. This technique is simple enough in concept, but it requires something of a learning curve. I’ll show you what you need to create depth with this watercolor technique, and what steps you need to take.
Essentially, negative painting is a technique where you outline a shape (like a tree, leaf, or mountain) and fade the paint around that shape, surrounding the shape with a darker color. It is called negative painting because you are working with negative space.
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What’s needed – watercolor supplies and masking fluid.
Bring your regular watercolor supplies, or check out my suggested supply list.
All available from Amazon
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February
Watercolor Success on Yupo –
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
4 Week Session
February 6th. 13th. 20th. & 27th. 2023
Mondays 9:30 – 12 noon
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Watercolor is an adventure all on its own but if you are up for more
Challenge, you might give Yupo a try.
Though it may seem foreign and scary at first, after a few painting sessions,
You might just fall in love with this unique surface. Shake up your creative
Process and take a break from the usual watercolor techniques.
You can achieve some pretty unusual effects when using this watercolor surface.
What’s Needed – Regular Watercolor Supplies
Yupo Paper 74 lb. is more than sufficient.
Cheap Joe’s - Yupo Watercolor Paper Pad - 11" x 14" 20 sheets
Item ID YU1114 Sale Price $17.49
Fun extras to have on hand: India Ink and pen with nib, also
Watercolor pencils work well on Yupo paper and
Mr Clean All Purpose Eraser
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Leona's W/C Supply List
Here is a suggested supply list Pick one Watercolor Paper Pad....... Pick one W/C Palette, 18 or 33 wells....... Watercolor Paint Set....... One W/C Brush Set....... W/C Artists Tape...... Other Items: Paper Towels, Pencil,
2 Containers for Water (plastic sour cream) Squirt Bottle...... Note: you can use regular masking tape but it may be hard to remove and ripe paper. Extra's: White Gouache (w/c); Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White.