Trees in Watercolor I

Join this class to learn how to paint a variety of trees in watercolor. Students will begin with a brief exploration of how to mix your own greens. Using both wet in wet and wet on dry techniques, along with the lifting method, you will focus on painting a range of trees, including various types of coniferous and deciduous trees. Students will practice painting trees in perspective—from distant trees to those in the middle ground, as well as more detailed trees in the foreground. You will also work on painting individual trees and groups of trees in natural settings.
For best results, especially when using the wet in wet technique, 100% cotton watercolor paper is highly recommended.

Monday, August 11 and 18
4 – 8 pm

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

Supply list: Show email confirmation at Nevada Fine Arts for a 10% discount.

• •    Watercolor pallet including your preferred reds, yellows, blues including indigo and earths including burnt sienna & burnt umber
  •    Variety of watercolor brushes including a 1” flat, #6 or # 8 round brushes, a rigger brush   
  •    Pad of Arches cold press 140 lb watercolor paper (9”x12” or larger), other 100% cotton brands will also work (Daler Rowney, Bee Paper, Winsor Newton)
  •    A small piece of natural sponge
  •    Graphite or mechanical pencil
  •    Kneaded eraser
  •    Tracing paper
  •    Spray bottle and a mister bottle
  •    Two plastic water containers (optional)
  •    Roll of paper towels (optional)