Masterful Realism in Watercolor

Join us for a 2-day workshop for intermediate and experienced watercolorists to study with Master Watercolorist, Carol Hutcherson.

Take your painting skills to the next level!

Emphasis will be on dynamic composition choices and preliminary drawing designs. Students will be shown how to transfer drawings to watercolor paper, incorporate underpaintings and layer washes to achieve strong contrasts for a professional looking outcome in transparent watercolor.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 from 9am-4pm each day. There will be an hour break for lunch each day.

***Supplies can be purchased at Ethotera Art Studio.***

*We recommend purchasing your supplies in advance so you’re fully prepared and ready to dive in on workshop day. Having everything on hand helps ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Supply List

Paint

Professional grade, small tubes (5 ml; 0.17 oz) of the following colors.

(I use Winsor & Newton. Any good brand like Daniel Smith or Holbein will do.)

• Alizarin Crimson

• Ultramarine Blue

• Winsor Blue (Red Shade)

• Winsor Blue (Green Shade)

• Burnt Umber

• Burnt Sienna

• Cadmium Yellow Light

• Scarlet Lake (or Cadmium Red Light)

• Gold Ochre

• Winsor Red

• Naples Yellow

Palette

• Plastic palette with wells (recommended)

  or white dinner plate or butcher tray

Paper

• 140 lb. cold press

• I use Arches full sheets (22" × 30") and cut to desired size

• 2 sheets will suffice for this class

• Pads or blocks are acceptable, 9" × 12" or larger

• Acceptable brands: Canson, Strathmore, Arches, Fabriano

Brushes

• Synthetic watercolor brushes (like Robert Simmons white sable)

  • 1" flat

  • 1/2" flat

  • Size 8 or 10 round

  • Size 4 round or a rigger

Masking Fluid

• Masking fluid (liquid frisket): small bottle

• I use Pebeo brand

Miscellaneous

• Water container (wide mouth plastic bowl — should hold about a quart of water)

• Paper towels or absorbent rags

• Spray bottle/mister

• Sponge

• A mounting board to attach paper (slightly larger than 15" × 22")

  • This can be masonite, water-resistant gatorboard, plexiglas, formica, or lucite

Optional

• Terry cloth rags

• Snacks

• Apron or old shirt

• Sketch journal/note pad

• Photos of subject matter you desire to paint