Perspective for Watercolor Artists - LIVE WORKSHOP

Instructor: Ralph Kingery

Ralph will teach you the basic concepts and practice of perspectives needed to depict three-dimensional reality on two-dimensional paper in the classroom and outside.  You will learn the “rules” of perspective and how to apply them to draw and paint objects in what is known as one-point perspective, where parallel lines leading away from us seem to end at a “vanishing point” on a distant horizon. 

This workshop will be held in the Ed Room at the San Diego Watercolor Society.  Procedures will be in place according to State and CDC guidelines.

Some experience sketching is useful, painting experience is not required.

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Non Members Fee: $120.00 Members Fee: $100.00

A Watercolor Walk on the Wild Side: Creating Whimsical Animal Characters

Instructor: Chris Ayers

Participants will work with Disney animation Art Director Chris Ayers to create their own stylized animal characters. Chris will share a variety of drawing styles, break down his design approach to creating appealing and whimsical animals, and demonstrate some of his drawing and watercolor techniques.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00

Memorable Landscapes

Instructor: Jami Wright

Create visually exciting watercolor landscapes using your favorite photos as reference.  With emphasis on composition and value adjustments, you will also define your focus with higher contrast and more detail.  You will learn how to create simplification and atmospheric perspective in your landscape paintings.  Other topics covered will include supply options for painting while traveling.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00

Intuitive Painting

Instructor: Richard Hawk

Colorful, award-winning painter Richard Hawk shares his principles, mindsets and techniques for painting freely and intuitively in watermedia.  Richard will begin with teaching how to develop a clear, shape-based composition that will allow the artist to create with joyful abandon and expressive intensity.  The focus is on understanding and using values effectively, managing color temperature and bold, expressive line.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00

Mat & Frame

Instructors: Susan Hewitt and Denise Tverdoch

1-Day Workshop: Saturday, August 21 or Sunday, August 22

Learn the basics of matting and framing for gallery exhibitions.  This workshop will cover framing options and acceptable matting and glazing methods.  We will explore multiple mounting techniques, to include floating.  Emphasis will be placed on mat cutting, learning how to cut mats with various mat cutters.  You will learn the secret to perfectly aligned double matting and how to create multiple opening mats for diptychs and triptychs.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $120.00 Members Fee: $120.00

Watercolor Impressions, How to Paint with Confidence

Instructor: Luis Juarez

Students will learn what it means to paint with confidence and vision to see the finished product before they lift a brush.  Composition and values being the key to a successful painting, you will learn how to simplify your painting and capture a strong composition.  In addition, Luis will teach you how to sketch without fuss to eliminate unnecessary detail.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $120.00 Members Fee: $100.00

Watercolor Impressions, 3D Light and Shade

Instructor: Drew Bandish

Learn a watercolor sketching method that captures the value pattern of sunlight and shadow on any subject that casts a shadow.  With this Pattern Sketch skill, you quickly see if you have a composition that will lend itself to an exciting painting.  Small quick sketches will help us explore and improve design decisions. You will gain experience in planning within formats that are proportionate to the intended painting format.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $120.00 Members Fee: $100.00

Creating from Chaos

Instructor: Ed Labadie

Explore an exciting method of creating works from wild wonderful beginnings, then develop the images you discover.  Ed guides students to design with dynamic shapes, contemplate narrative and drama, or enhance traditional scenes.  Expect valuable demos, personal attention, essential techniques and tips, presented in a relaxed supportive atmosphere.

All experience skill levels are welcome

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Non Members Fee: $185.00 Members Fee: $165.00