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Watercolor Landscapes from Photo to Art

October 25 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

- $50

About this Course

In this watercolor workshop students will create a vibrant and expressive painting based on a reference photo. By using watercolor techniques like loose painting, color mixing and value sketching the students will be able to achieve beautiful results.
Students will learn how to use photographs effectively as a starting point for a painting by simplifying shapes and focusing on light and shadow. Also, students will learn composition, value sketching to plan a strong foundation.
There will be step by step guidance where the instructor will guide the students through all the process. Starting from choosing the right photo, creating a composition, a sketch and finally using the watercolor techniques to the final painting.
Students can choose to paint from provided references or use their own photos.
Note: Only personal photos will be used in this workshop.

Basic Materials for this class:

-Cold press watercolor paper size 9 x12
– Basic set of watercolor paints
– Set of watercolor brushes include round brushes number 4, 6, 10 and a rigger brush for details.
– Drawing Board or clip board
– Two plastic containers for water
– Masking tape
– Paper towels

• A detailed list of materials will be sent one week before the class.
• This course is designed for all levels

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Instructor: Elvira Rascov

Venue

Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center
208 East Main St. CA
Los Gatos,, CA 95030 United States
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