On Friday, May 30th, I led a Nature in Watercolor Workshop for Beginners for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. We met at Raccoon Creek State Park, and began the day with an introduction to what watercolors do -- how they flow and spread on paper.
We tested out our brushes, paints and paper.
We shared our favorite supplies.
We explored how to mix greens to match the world outside.
The best way to learn how to paint with watercolors is to experiment with them -- mixing colors, splashing down water & paint, and testing the effects of different brushes.
I loved the way everyone was supportive of each other.
We went outdoors to find subjects to paint and sketch.
What a wonderful feeling to sit in the peace of nature and create!
Everyone found their quiet nook to sketch in.
We returned to the Recreation Hall to share our sketches.
Everyone encouraged their classmates.
Seeing others' artwork inspired the rest of us.
After lunch, we talked about simplifying the landscape, then played with our paints some more.
I demonstrated how to clean watercolor brushes,
and we had a final sharing session to admire each others' work.
Many thanks to --
the ladies who took part in the session,
Osher for organizing the class, &
David for his help setting up, schlepping stuff, and being our photographer!
If this looks interesting to you, I hope you'll join me for an art class in the future.
In July, I'm teaching a Monday night Nature Journaling class at the Community College of Beaver County starting July 7th. You can register and find out more here:
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