Inspired by the painting styles of Monet, Cézanne and others, the watercolor medium will be explored through a spontaneous, direct approach. Using both traditional and experimental watercolor techniques and working from photographic images and life, students will be encouraged to capture their “perceptual impression” of landscapes, still life, nature and more.

Duration: 30 hours

Proposed materials:

Watercolor Paints:

• Recommended brands:
  • Daniel Smith
  • Stevenson
  • Holbein
  • Winsor & Newton, Van Gogh
• One cool and warm version of each primary color:
  • Cool Red (e.g., Alizarin Crimson or Permanent Rose)
  • Warm Red (e.g., Cadmium Red or Vermillion)
  • Cool Yellow (e.g., Azo Yellow or Lemon Yellow or Hansa Light)
  • Warm Yellow (e.g., New Gamboge or Cadmium Yellow)
  • Cool Blue (e.g., Phthalo Blue or Cerulean or Prussian)
  • Warm Blue (e.g., Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue)

  Watercolor Paper:

  • 11” x 14” Arches cold pressed pad

  Watercolor Brushes:

  • 2 or 3 round brushes (#8, #10, #12, #14)
  • 1 large flat one-inch wash brush (hardware store)

  Palette with Lid
  Miscellaneous Items:

  • HB pencil, eraser, sharpener, painter’s tape
  • 2 water containers, paper towels, water spray bottle

Cost of materials : approximately 100$
Purchase materials at Omer Deserres, Avenue des Arts, Michaels