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 10, 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.

Information on ongoing classes:

Weekly Classes

Wednesday, ongoing

At Seacoast Artist Association Gallery, Exeter, NH…..3-5:00 pm + ………………….www.seacoastartist.org   for location. …………………………..Or call: 603-778-8856

Thurs ongoing:
9:15 to 11:30am Portsmouth /Greenleaf Ctr.
6:30 to 8:30pm Seacoast Artist AssociationGallery / Exeter, NH

Kittery Adult Ed  

4 week series: March 19, 26 /April 2, 9 2012

Basics of Watercolor
call the school for info: 207-439-5896

All levels of experience are welcome to join in the classes.  The beginners catch up quickly. Bring basic supplies (Watercolor paints/palette, brushes, paper towels, masking tape, watercolor paper (140 pound cold press), water dish, etc. Call Doris if you would like a rental / loaner of materials for a class just to try it out. ….fee for materials: $4.00 per class.

For a complete list of supplies click here.

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.