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 washes
WHO 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 Yellow
Surface- 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 dryer
COURSE 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 painting
Week 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 reference
Week 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 you
Week 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 washes
Visit Artist's Network University's Web site to learn more and register!
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