Using principles learned from the Fundamentals, Figure/Head, and Painting classes, we’ll apply our knowledge and skills to Great Master artworks. We’ll learn watercolor basics (wet on wet,wet on dry, color mixing). Each week we’ll look at various artists such as Rubens, Rembrandt, Winslow Homer and more. From each, we’ll cover the human figure, landscapes, and abstracts.

Course Outline

Week 1: Overview/ Review, Wet on Wet, Wet on Dry/Damp, Water Control Brushes, Strokes,Pencils, paint

Week 2: Simple Volumes, Visualizing simple masses/Value

Week 3: Monochrome, Using Black and Earth-tones

Week 4: Color, Working with Primaries, Color Mixing

Week 5: Warm and Cools

Week 6: Long-Form Master Study, Applying our skills to a single study