Celebrate summer by learning how to create stunning paintings of seashells in loose watercolor and ink!

In this class, we’ll explore techniques for expressive watercolor, emphasizing freedom and intuition over strict realism in combining watercolor with ink elements. Easy-to-follow instructions and useful tips will help make the process of watercolor painting fun and approachable, and you’ll learn how to use color, value, ink line, and even metallic touches to create gorgeous seashell paintings.

Beginning with some warm up exercises to become more comfortable with our tools and the behavior of water, pigments, and ink, we’ll then create a vibrant seashell painting that combines loose watercolor with the structure of ink. Finally, Heather will demonstrate how to use metallic acrylic ink as a unique finishing touch. All materials will be provided, and you’ll leave with a completed painting as well as principles that will enable you to create future mixed media paintings in this expressive style.

This class builds on the techniques practiced in Heather’s previous Expressive Watercolor and Ink classes by exploring a different subject matter as well as the possibilities of using metallics as enhancement. It is also suitable as a standalone course, however: no prior experience is necessary.

Whether you are completely new to watercolor or are seeking to add a new way of working to your skill set, you’ll be able to enjoy this relaxed time of painting together as we exercise creative intuition and explore the exciting ways that watercolor and ink can interact.

ages 15 and up

$35

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