8 May 2021 –
With Anne Hayes
We will spend some time on shading and pencil techniques; discuss the pitfalls that beginners fall into (e.g. work being too pale and flat because of not enough contrast and depth/colour); look at the colour science and opaque/transparent/staining properties of different watercolours; practice effective colour mixing; and also look at mixing believable greens and using a smaller palette (of colours) to mix a wide variety of hues to bring cohesiveness to a painting.
The watercolour component will concentrate on producing a finished painting using washes, contrast, and highlights in a looser style.
Drybrushing and glazing techniques will also be taught.
