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05-31-2012, 12:02 PM
New Course: Watercolor Depth and Realism, Level 2 - Color, Shadows, Perspective, Edges, and Unifying Washes
Add greater depth to your watercolors using techniques Laurie Humble has included in her book Watercolor Depth & Realism. This is level two of a new 3-part online course. Lessons learned in these courses can be applied to any painting style and any skill level. You will be amazed at the new levels of dimension you will create!
COURSE BEGINS: June 5, 2012
COURSE LENGTH: 4 weeks
COURSE MATERIALS (included with tuition):
Watercolor Depth and Realism by Laurie Humble (download)TUITION: $149.99 ($135.00 for VIP)
INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Humble (Bio)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Color and shadows
Use of perspective
Expressing detail through the use of hard vs. soft edges and unifying washesWHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Intermediate to advanced painters who wish to create realistic work with a greater sense of visual depth, and those who have taken Watercolor Depth and Realism, Level 1 - Basics, Composition, Values, and Understanding Color.
SUGGESTED ART MATERIALS:
Pigments
Indigo
Ultramarine Light
Cerulean Blue
Cyan
Cobalt Turquoise
Permanent Green, #1 (replaces Cinnabar Green Light in your textbook)
Olive Green
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Permanent Red
Alizarin Crimson
Magenta
Gamboge
Lemon YellowSurface
140-lb (300gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper (will need stretched)Brushes
No. 12 or no. 14 synthetic round
1- or 2-inch (25mm or 51mm) flat or a large hake
No. 2 flat synthetic with stiff bristles (for scrubbing)Other
Gator board
Stapler
HB or No. 2 pencil
White plastic eraser
Plastic or porcelain palette
2 containers of water
Paper towels
Hair dryerCOURSE SYLLABUS
Week 1
Read or review up to page 52
Read pages 52-61
Submit examples similar to those on page 52 to show an understanding of how to dull a color with a bit of its compliment (this technique can be used to mix more lively shadow colors)
Submit a painting of any white flower. Add color but maintain the feeling of a white flower, similar to the demo in the book. Submit reference along with paintingWeek 2
Read chapter 3
Look for examples of real world perspective. Take photos of 1, 2, and 3 point perspective in your neighborhood and submit them
Do a painting conveying depth through scale. Submit both painting and referenceWeek 3
Read chapter 4
Submit a painting showing hard edges vs. soft edges. Hard edged detail in the focal area (no visible outlining), soft edged background
Please also submit a photo of your reference material. You can paint clouds or any subject matter that appeals to youWeek 4
Read chapter 5
Re-do an old painting you have done. Increase depth by adding both separating and unifying washes. Submit in a before and after format; send a photo of existing painting and a photo of the piece after you add both types of washesVisit Artist's Network University's Web site to learn more and register!
Add greater depth to your watercolors using techniques Laurie Humble has included in her book Watercolor Depth & Realism. This is level two of a new 3-part online course. Lessons learned in these courses can be applied to any painting style and any skill level. You will be amazed at the new levels of dimension you will create!
COURSE BEGINS: June 5, 2012
COURSE LENGTH: 4 weeks
COURSE MATERIALS (included with tuition):
Watercolor Depth and Realism by Laurie Humble (download)TUITION: $149.99 ($135.00 for VIP)
INSTRUCTOR: Laurie Humble (Bio)
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Color and shadows
Use of perspective
Expressing detail through the use of hard vs. soft edges and unifying washesWHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE
Intermediate to advanced painters who wish to create realistic work with a greater sense of visual depth, and those who have taken Watercolor Depth and Realism, Level 1 - Basics, Composition, Values, and Understanding Color.
SUGGESTED ART MATERIALS:
Pigments
Indigo
Ultramarine Light
Cerulean Blue
Cyan
Cobalt Turquoise
Permanent Green, #1 (replaces Cinnabar Green Light in your textbook)
Olive Green
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Permanent Red
Alizarin Crimson
Magenta
Gamboge
Lemon YellowSurface
140-lb (300gsm) cold-pressed watercolor paper (will need stretched)Brushes
No. 12 or no. 14 synthetic round
1- or 2-inch (25mm or 51mm) flat or a large hake
No. 2 flat synthetic with stiff bristles (for scrubbing)Other
Gator board
Stapler
HB or No. 2 pencil
White plastic eraser
Plastic or porcelain palette
2 containers of water
Paper towels
Hair dryerCOURSE SYLLABUS
Week 1
Read or review up to page 52
Read pages 52-61
Submit examples similar to those on page 52 to show an understanding of how to dull a color with a bit of its compliment (this technique can be used to mix more lively shadow colors)
Submit a painting of any white flower. Add color but maintain the feeling of a white flower, similar to the demo in the book. Submit reference along with paintingWeek 2
Read chapter 3
Look for examples of real world perspective. Take photos of 1, 2, and 3 point perspective in your neighborhood and submit them
Do a painting conveying depth through scale. Submit both painting and referenceWeek 3
Read chapter 4
Submit a painting showing hard edges vs. soft edges. Hard edged detail in the focal area (no visible outlining), soft edged background
Please also submit a photo of your reference material. You can paint clouds or any subject matter that appeals to youWeek 4
Read chapter 5
Re-do an old painting you have done. Increase depth by adding both separating and unifying washes. Submit in a before and after format; send a photo of existing painting and a photo of the piece after you add both types of washesVisit Artist's Network University's Web site to learn more and register!