Two day workshop
Here’s a chance to learn the skills of observation with outdoor, plein air, painting lessons.
All day, with demonstration, painting time and a day’s end critique will give you a golden opportunity to work with the skills of watercolor painting.
Easy location to arrange an overnight stay and immerse yourself in creativity.
contact Cotuit Center for the Arts for information.
Lenore@cotuitcenterforthearts.org f for more information.
Contact Doris with questions and materials list
Fun in the sun! Beautiful Southern California, beaches, palm trees……the gorgeous Hotel Del Coronado awaits our painting expertise!
Join Doris for a chance to learn to paint on location. Lessons to encourage your skill and style are spread over 5 days. It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about yourself through painting!
For specific info: contact Jody Mohr: 619-435-5326 350 Palm Ave, Coronado or see details in eCoronado online news.
Art Work available to see: Wood Gallery, Orange Ave, Coronado
Along the Rance River, which runs to the sea a bit further north, we’ll settle into the village of Saint Suliac. Care to join us?
In the beautiful hills of New Mexico, we’ll be on a painting adventure to see the colors, the magnificent skies, the mountains. We’ll paint 5 days from our cozy Inn, nestled in the historic village of Taos.
Contact Doris for information.
Have you always wanted to create your own holiday greeting card?
Here’s your chance!
We’ll explore various papers, materials….techniques.
Subject: Winter scenes, frosty waterways, colors in snow shadows…..exciting, dramatic paintings!
Format 5 x 7 art (suitable for framing iun a standard 8 x 10 frame)
November 3, 2012, Saturday, 10am-3pm….$60.00 (20% to SAA for the scholarship fund)
Exeter Town Hall Gallery, 2nd floor
Exeter, NH 03833
Register with Doris or online, see below
Doris Rice
155 Atlantic Ave., North Hampton, NH 03862 dorisrice@comcast.net
class enrollment limited to 15
By the Sea, County Kerry, Ireland
Dates: September 19-26th, 2011
Great trip to Ireland… Wish you were there.
Let me know if you are interested in a future trip.
The following list is generalized. Feel free to bring your preferred paints and materials. Be familiar and comfortable with your supplies. Call and talk over any mystery items.
Watercolor paper: 140 lb. Cold press/ 0ne sheet per day/ 100% rag,
any brand……
Palette: Your choice, suitable for watercolor. Covered is handy.
Brushes: 1” and 2” flats/ #6,10 or 12, 26 rounds/#4 or 6 rigger and any other favorite brushes….we all have our personal choices.
Backer Board: Any stiff portable surface will suit: masonite, foam core, wood. Cut board to 16 x 23 for ½ sheet, 12 x 16 for ¼ sheet, 23 x 31” for full sheet, if preparing your own.
Easel: outdoor, upright painting easel… i.e.: Stanrite 100 or French ½ size.
Misc: clips, masking tape, water bottle, water dish, sponge, paper towels, sketch book, pencils/drawing tools….Maybe a folding stool…backpack for carrying gear…suitable footwear for all terrain…and of course, sun block and a visor hat for protection…
Watercolor paints: Artist or Professional grade colors are recommended. Bring your selected color fast colors. Brand names like: Winsor Newton, DaVinci, Daler/Rowney, Daniel Smith, Grumbacher, American Journey, Sennelier are all familiar names. (DaVinci offers the best price and I find most colors good) Black and white watercolors are not needed.
White gouache is recommended for opaque use.
My color choices are:
Reds: Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Red Rose Deep or Permanent Rose, Scarlet Lake
Orange: Cadmium Orange
Yellows: Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light or lemon yellow, Gamboge Hue (I love Rowney brand), Raw sienna
Greens: Winsor Green/Blue shade or Phthalo Green, Permanent Sap Green
Blues: French Ultramarine or Ultramarine (I prefer Winsor Newton), Cobalt and Cerulean
Optional: Phthalo blue, Indigo, Prussian
Browns: Burnt Umber and Burnt Sienna
Local art Stores carry most items, or use the various 800# catalog stores.
Cheap Joe’s(800-257-2788) or Daniel Smith (800-426-7923) or ASW (800-995-6778)
Or any others found in American Artist ads…Shop around!
The Wilcox Guide to the Best Watercolors is a great reference book for paints…and Betty Edward’s Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is good for us all! Also, Cathy Johnson has a new book out on Plein Air painting (c/o Northlight Books) I highly recommend them.
