Skies with Impact in Watercolor
w/ Ron Stocke
Date/ Time: Friday-Sunday / January 31 - February 2 / 10:30-4:30
Cost: $395
NEW - Location change: Cole Art Studio, located on the lower level of Cole Gallery. 107 5th Ave S, Edmonds WA 98020
Description:
Ron says, “Prepare to paint Big! Loose! And Bold!” Isn’t that intriguing?!
Cityscapes and landscapes will be elements of your paintings in this 3-day watercolor workshop, but the true subject, the focus of your learning, will be the sky.
This is your opportunity to take a workshop from an internationally known watercolor artist and teacher without having to travel out of state or to Europe! Ron Stocke has won many national and international awards over the years. One was a prestigious award from the American Watercolor Society in NYC – the Edgar Whitney Memorial Award – and the painting which garnered such high acclaim was all about the sky! In this workshop, you’ll learn from the master how to create these gorgeous dramatic skies. You’ll explore what makes watercolor unique, using the traditional wet-on-wet method – but pushed to the limits, with Ron as your guide.
Supply List:
You can purchase your quality art supplies at ARTspot! Registered students receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies from the time of paid registration until the last day of class. Most items on this list are available at ARTspot. Please let their staff advise you about appropriate art materials to fulfill requirements for your class. Questions about these supplies? ARTspot staff are happy to help you. Call 425-640-6408 or email at ARTspotEdmonds@gmail.com Artspot's Web Site
Ron paints with M Graham watercolors - other professional quality brands like Daniel Smith are fine. Art Spot carries both brands and they are compatible to use together.
Ultramarine Blue
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Cad Yellow Lt
Cerulean Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Dioxazine Purple
Cad Red Lt
Sap Green
Chinese White
Sepia
Specialty Colors: Optional but recommended
Maroon Perylene
Lavender
Azo Orange
Cobalt Teal
Brushes:
Large round & Flat brushes: Any large rounds & flats you have, in natural hair or good quality synthetics will be great for this class. Silver Brush, Connoisseur brushes, Princeton all make good quality brushes.
Round brushes: size 6, 10 & 16 (the 16 round can be substituted with a #12 squirrel quill which is very large)
Flat brushes: ½” and 1 ½ to 2”
Optional: ½ - ¾” dagger or rigger and one scrubber brush (any size)
Paper: Ron prefers Saunders or Waterford - other brands are acceptable.
Arches, Saunders or Fabriano 140lb Cold Press watercolor paper
Each student should have a full sheet per day. You will be encouraged to work on 1/2 sheet size or W/C Block size 12x16 and larger
Other:
Reference photos- This will be a studio workshop, so bring reference photos of any subject that inspires you to paint. 4x6 or 5x7 sizes are recommended. Please print photos before coming to class (or use on your device).
Support - Ron paints on an easel. Students should bring gator board/painting board to support their paintings. An egg carton or a roll of paper towel can provide a good angle under your support. If you’d prefer an easel, call Cole to reserve either a table or a standing easel, at 425.697.2787.
Palette: a large flat or folding palette with a lid. Ron likes the Weber metal palette, but the John Pike or other similar flat palettes are great too.
Pencil or lead holder
Kitchen or sea sponge
watercolor container
artist tape or masking tape
Paper towels
Spray bottles
Check this out! ARTspot Concierge Service. ARTspot will personally do your shopping for you! They can set aside the materials you need, ready for pickup - they can even deliver your supplies to Cole Art Studio before your class. Call ARTspot at 425.640.6408 for this great service. Note: To ensure your order can be filled, please order as early as possible.s, water bucket, sponge, spray bottle, pencil etc....