"Getting Great Backgrounds in Watercolor" w/ Denise Cole

DATE/TIME:  May 24th Saturday 10:30am-4:30pm

COST: $125

REGISTRATION:  Call, come in or register online (see below). All Levels! 425.6972787

LOCATION:  Cole Art Studio in the lower level of Cole Gallery.  107 5th Ave. S., Edmonds

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Learn how to create easy, simple and gorgeous backgrounds for watercolor paintings with Denise Cole.  If you want to learn how to finish your paintings with finesse, join Denise as she helps students figure out the secret to capturing the essence of watercolor in your backgrounds.  Students may begin and finish paintings in class or bring in paintings already in process.  Denise will guide you through finishing steps to take your paintings to the perfect end! ALL LEVELS WELCOME!

SUPPLY LIST:

You can pick up all your great art supplies at ARTspot in Edmonds just blocks from Cole Gallery.  Registered Cole Art Studio students will receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies.  Make sure to pick up your 10% off slip at Cole Gallery's front desk.  Artspot's Web Site

John Pike Palette
PAPER: You may use cold or hot press of either 140lb (bring board to tape paper on) or 300 lb Lana or Fabriano Watercolor Paper

Photos to paint from

PAINTS: Daniel Smith or Graham Watercolors
Azo Yellow 
Cadmium or Hansa Yellow Deep 
Cadmium Red Light
Quinacridone Red 
Dioxazine Purple
Manganese Blue Hue
Ultramarine Blue 
Cobalt Blue
Phthalo Blue
Sap Green 
Burnt Sienna
Raw Sienna
Quinacridone Gold
Sepia
Quinacridone Magenta or Permanent Rose

Optional Colors: (or any of your favorites)

Naples Yellow, Cobalt Violet, Manganese Blue Hue, Cobalt Teal, Indigo, Green Gold,
Burnt Umber, Permanent Green

WATERCOLOR BRUSHES 
1 ½" Flat 
¾" Flat
½" Flat (Clear Handled Synthetic) 
#8 Round or #2 Squirrel or Sable Mop 
#4 Round 
#2 Round
#4 or ½" Cat Tongue 
or your favorite watercolor brushes
Brush Easel/Wrap

OTHER SUPPLIES
Board to tape paper on if using 140lb
Masking Fluid and Pick-up
Sketch book (small) and pencil, Kneadable eraser 
Spray water bottle, Plastic tub for water, Paper towels, Ruler, Scissors, photos to paint from