Bristlecone in Watercolor

Join this class to explore the unique character and enduring beauty of bristlecone pine trees in watercolor. Through a combination of wet-in-wet, wet-in-damp, and controlled wet-on-dry techniques, students will practice rendering expressive branching structures, twisted forms, and weathered trunks set against atmospheric backgrounds. You will learn how to convey age, resilience, and movement through intentional line quality, transparent layering (glazing), and strong value contrast, while simplifying complex natural forms into compelling compositions.

To complete the painting, we will also develop rocky terrain and high-elevation landscapes, using subtle shifts in temperature and color variation to create depth, light, and mood. By the end of the class, students will have a deeper understanding of how to capture texture, structure, and atmosphere in the landscape

Mondays, May 11 and 18
4 – 8 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels

Supply List: Show your confirmation receipt at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

• Cool Orange, such as Pyrrol Orange  PO73 by Daniel Smith or Windsor Orange Red Shade by Winsor Newton or any orange made of PO73
  •      Ultramarine Blue PB 29
  •      Isoindoline yellow PY 139 or another bright warm yellow that can lean toward a deep golden yellow at full strength
  •      A variety of watercolor brushes including a 1” flat and a #4, # 8 & #12 round brushes, a rigger brush #2 or #3 
  •      Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor sheets (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton)
  •      Graphite or mechanical pencil
  •      Kneaded eraser
  •      Tracing paper
  •      Spray bottle with water
  •      Masking fluid, small container for liquid soap, rubber cement making fluid remover
  •      Roll of paper towels (optional)
  •      Two plastic water containers (optional)