Natural Illustration: Sea Shells in Watercolor and Colored Pencil
Sunday, April 28
10 am – 3 pm
10 am – 3 pm
In this intermediate to advanced class, students will learn the basics of natural illustration drawing with a focus on sea shells and mixed media (watercolor and prismacolor). Students will learn about many types of sea shells, creating a final detailed drawing of sea shell. Shell specimens will be provided to draw from life, along with photo reference materials. *Basic understanding of drawing and/or watercolor techniques advised.
Sunday, April 28
10 am – 3 pm
Instructor: Sophie Banspach
Ages: Adult (15+) / Intermediate or Advanced levels
Supply List:
- Watercolors: Cadmium Red, Cobalt or Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Alizarin Crimson, Sap Green, Chromium Oxide Green, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Pro White. (Cotman or Van Gogh is fine; Windsor Newton is excellent)
- Your personal watercolor pallet
- 2 HB Pencils
- Watercolor Brushes: #0 or 1 with good point, #3, #7, #10 Round
- 9 x 12” 140lb cold press watercolor paper
- Roll of paper towels
- 2 Plastic water containers
- Prismacolor Pencils
- 12 or 24 Prismacolor set, or: Light Peach, Crimson Red, Ultramarine, Grass Green, Sunburst Yellow, Orange, Violet, Light Umber, Dark Brown, White
- White eraser
- Magnifying glass
- Optional: Specimens or reference images from your own collection