Watercolor - Mixed Media

Artist/Instructor: Gloria Clifford

Dates: Thursdays, March 7 – April 4, 2024

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

This class is all about how to create beautiful watercolors without always using traditional methods. Some knowledge of watercolor painting and/or acrylic painting is helpful but is NOT required. Although this is not an abstract painting class, abstract ways of thinking and application of materials is encouraged. This class is especially for those who wish to experiment and/or for those who are interested in having an experience with watercolors using “out of the box” painting methods. Collage and several techniques not normally seen within a traditional watercolor painting will be a part of this class experience. Come ready to have FUN, FUN, FUN!

Supplies Needed For This Class: Fine Art supplies can be ordered on-line from CheapJoes.com OR DickBlick.com *Watercolor Paint Brands Suggested: American Journey, Daniel Smith; Windsor Newton; or Holbein *PLEASE NOTE, PROFESSIONAL GRADE PAINTS are preferable. However, you are welcome to bring watercolors you may already have for this class if desired.

LIST OF SUPPLIES: WATERCOLOR PAINTS (Suggested) Cad Yellow – Medium or Dark Cad Red – Medium or Dark Quinacridone Magenta OR a nice hot pink (Opera; Fuchsia) Ultramarine Blue OR Cobalt Blue Manganese Blue OR Phthalo Blue Hookers Green OR Viridian Green Titanium White OR White Gouache (small tube) Mars Black (smallest tube available) BRUSHES: Having a variety of watercolor brushes is suggested. Additionally, a fine “liner” brush and a “rigger” brush is also really helpful for detailing, etc. Synthetic watercolor brushes are completely acceptable for this class. *If you care to purchase really nice Kolinsky Sable Synthetic watercolor brushes at an affordable price, I recommend KINGART brushes which must be ordered on line. You can find these brushes at www.Kingartco.com. I recommend the “Finesse” Set of 8 brushes. They are fabulous and the set contains everything you will ever need!

REQUIRED: 1 Pad 300 lb. WATERCOLOR PAPER 11” x 14” (or larger if desired) Item #KMNPD31114 Brand: Kilmanjaro – 300 lb. - purchase through www.CheapJoes.com ) *It is important that you have 300 lb. paper as a lighter lb. paper will wrinkle and warp. Watercolor Palette with wells, with a lid (the Robert Wood palette found on CheapJoes.com is a good one) Pencil and kneaded or gum eraser for drawing purposes OR 1” Masking tape Small Bottle of Mod Podge for use with collage – 2” Painter's Brush to apply Mod Podge 1 Small bottle of White Gesso – 2” Painter's Brush to apply Gesso

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES: 1 Roll of paper towels and a small box of tissues Large Plastic Container for Water Small Spray Bottle for Water (Walmart-beauty dept) Apron or Old Shirt Other tools you may wish to work with but are NOT required: Any kind of “tool” to make marks on your paper. Suggestions: an old fork or butter knife, a wooden “candy apple” stick; any materials that have textures, such as gauze or burlap; fish netting; rubber stamps or stamping tools; acid free metallic papers, 90% rubbing alcohol; COARSE sea salt or Kosher salt, Stencils of your choice; bubble wrap; plastic wrap; etc.