Capturing Joy in Watercolor, an Online class with Kim Caldwell:l: Tuesdays - Oct 7 - 28, 6:00–8:30pm: Beginners
Capturing Joy in Watercolor, an Online class with Kim Caldwell:l: Tuesdays - Oct 7 - 28, 6:00–8:30pm: Beginners
Four Tuesdays / Oct 7 - 28 / 6:00–8:30pm
Online Class! All Levels Welcome
Build confidence in watercolor!
Join artist and instructor Kim Caldwell for a fun, encouraging beginner’s class online via Zoom. Learn to handle brushwork, mix colors, and master water-to-paint ratios for rich darks, glowing lights, and subtle grays. Kim will guide you in simplifying reference photos, helping you decide what to keep and what to leave out, while encouraging you to develop your own style and joy in watercolor.
See more information about this class below:
Supply List: Note that supplies can be ordered at Blick with this link: https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/J127H5LKYEFQM
Most supplies are also available at Art Spot in downtown Edmonds for 10% off to all students!
140lb Cold Press Watercolor paper: 2 sheets 22x30 or a block of paper 11 x 14
14/15 ml tubes of either Daniel Smith or Winsor Newton of the 5 colors listed below:
Alizarin Crimson
French Ultramarine Blue
Hansa Yellow Medium
Sap Green
Quinacridone Burnt Orange or Burnt Sienna
A covered watercolor palette with a large mixing area.
Brushes: 1 - size 12 round brush and a 1 inch flat brush
Water Spray bottle
A good size water container for washing out your brush
A towel or cloth to wipe your brush on, a sponge works well too.
Gator Foam Board or a stiff waterproof board to attach your paper to for support 12 x 16
Bull Clips or tape to attach your paper to the board.
A pencil 2B
The class is recorded live and after class the students receive a private link to the recording for review and practice. Recordings are available to the students for 3 months after the last class of the session.
This beginner’s class is designed to help you build your confidence in handling the beautiful medium of watercolor. Kim loves to teach and encourages her students to use the techniques and skills they learn from her, to develop their own style in their paintings. She will teach you how to control the amount of water to paint ratio so that you have deep darks, brilliant lights and subtle grays. Reference photos can be filled with more information than is needed to present your viewers with your impression of the beautiful scene. Kim will help you build confidence in deciding what to leave in and what to eliminate.
Color mixing in this class is made easy with the use of a limited palette of colors. You will learn how to paint hard and soft edges and how to use your brush to create texture. Your lessons will also cover composition, design, and how to create depth in your paintings. Kim creates a safe environment in her classes to paint without fear and the freedom to explore.
These are live, online classes via Zoom.
