January 16th & 30th

1:00 – 4:00 pm, for Adults 18 and over  

$50 for members /$55 non-members per session

DESCRIPTION:

These sessions are designed to build upon concepts of watercolor painting developed in the Atmospheric Watercolor Painting series. Participants do not need to have attended the previous sessions to join the classes. Participants may attend any one or selection of dates as desired.
The goal is to continue building on the basics learned, develop enhanced the effects of blending wet-into-wet painting, glazing and direct painting culminating in a multi-layered approach. The addition of value studies will assist participants in editing what is seen into primary and secondary elements required to build a strong composition. Finished paintings will combine a variety of painting approaches and students will evaluate and determine which approaches best facilitate their preferred painting style.
Continuing with the 1-2-3 approach previously introduced, participants will gain a greater understanding of how to use color theory to achieve depth of color, explore the addition of new elements to their compositions which may include street scenes, inclusion of people and (weather permitting) plein air experiences.

SUPPLIES TO BRING:

Students will bring their own watercolors, brushes and paper (quality watercolor paper 140 lb. in various sizes) and any photo references desired. Instructor will provide resource images and may provide specialized materials as needed. The option to use gouache, pen and ink or other water based media may be involved but not required.
NOTE: Previous attendance in the Beginning Watercolor class is not essential, but helpful. This option is open to any or all interested individuals who may be beginners or intermediate and wish to expand their abilities with watercolor as a medium. It is not required that students attend all sessions, and my register for the week or month as they are able.

TEACHER:

Gretchen (Geri) Hurlbut is an artist and art therapist living and working in Winter Garden, FL. Geri holds a master’s degree in art therapy and continues to develop her artistic skills. She has taught Watercolors at the college and community level and enjoys painting and sketching on-site focusing on local landmarks and landscapes. A lifelong student of art, she has studied with leaders in the field including Gretchen Lopez, Carla O’Connor, Don Andrews, Frank Webb, Cheng Khee Chee and Thomas Schaller. Her works have been exhibited at the San Diego Watercolor Society, Converse College Milliken Gallery, Upstairs Artspace, Winter Garden Town Hall and the SOBO Gallery.