Continuing Watercolor

This course is for students who have a basic foundation in watercolor painting and want to deepen their practice and improve their skills. Each student will receive individual instruction at their own skill level, as well as guidance in planning and proceeding with their project goals. Students will be encouraged to explore wet on wet, color mixing, dry brush and more advanced watercolor techniques. This class will include demonstrations and students will be able to work from references of their choice and participate in classroom critiques in a supportive group environment.

Prerequisite: In order to get the most out of the course, students should have taken a Beginning Watercolor or Watercolor Technique course with the Center for Lifelong Learning or have equivalent experience in watercolor.

Supplies: Students should plan to bring the following supplies, though not all are required if you would like to incorporate your own material preferences:

Paper:
Arches is a high quality brand, in block or sheet formats, though Strathmore or Canson are good options:
- Block, 140lbs, Cold Press, 9"x12" or 10"x14" or 11"x14".
- Sheets, can be divided into 2-4 smaller sheets, should also be Cold Press.
- A watercolor sketchbook is also recommended, such as Canson XL Watercolor Book, 90lbs, 5.5"x8.5"

Paints:
A limited palette of 11 Winsor & Newton Professional grade colors is recommended*:
- 6 warm colors: Red, Yellow, Burnt Siena, Raw Siena, Permanent Rose, and Violet.
- 4 cool colors: Blue Green Shade, Blue Red Shade, Hookers Green, and Paynes Grey.
- 1 white: Designer's Gouache, Permanent White
*Alternatively, you can start with Holbein Artists' Watercolors - Assorted Colors, set of 12, 5ml tubes

Other items:
- Pencils, hard lead 2H or 4H
- Kneaded eraser
- Palette and mixing pans (preferred is ceramic white palette or Mijello Fusion Airtight/Leakproof Palette)
- 2 small water holders or cups
- Small mixing pans for colors, mine have lids.
- Incredible White Mask, for blocking areas you wish to keep white.
- 1" Artist Tape (or wider)
- Speedball Super Black India Ink
*Pencil sharpener, paper towels, rulers, palettes, mixing pans, and water holders/cups will be provided, but you may use your own if preferred.

Brushes:
Winsor & Newton watercolor brushes are recommended:
- Sizes: 1” and ½”flat; #4 or #7 #10 round; Detail #2 round, Silver Black Velvet Oval ¾”
- Sumi Brush, size 4

Supplies can be ordered from several art suppliers including Blick, Jerry's Artarama, or Bloomington Fine Arts Supply if you prefer to shop locally.