Watercolor Painting Classes
Watercolor Painting Classes
Overview:
The curriculum will be taught by very experienced art teacher, art book author and talented artist herself. She has have been teaching arts for a few years. Her name is Dr Madhumeeta Banerjee. She lives in India.
Benefits:
This course will help build and strengthen the focus, creativity, perseverance, time management skills in the student which would eventually help in their academics and sports.
Timings:
Kids: Monday: 8-9 pm est or Thursday: 8-9pm est
Materials:
Drawing pad, black pencil, eraser, watercolor tubes (brands like Daniel, Smith), round brushes 2,4,6. Flat brush - 1 inch, masking tape, masking fluid, paper towel, water.
The course is divided in 4 modules (8 classes or 2 Months)
Module 1 (a)
- Introduction
- Inculcate a positive mindset
- Fundamentals of art
- Elements of art
- Assignment
(b)
- Sketching
- Use shading & tones to convert shape to form
- Draw flowers, single & bunch.
- Assignment
Module 2 (a)
- Principles of art
- Compositional guidelines
- Drawing subject with background
- Live flowers drawing / drawing from pictures.
(b)
- Watercolor techniques
- How to bring out texture
- Understanding behaviour of paint,brush & paper according to their wetness levels
Module 3 (a)
- Practical demonstration of watercolor techniques
- Wet on wet , color lifting,splattering ,edge defining & correction, texture, sponge, negative painting, background etc
(b)
- Select reference picture for project.
- Assignment: watercolor techniques & texture.
Module 4
- Strategize the project painting
- Step by step approach
- Make thumb nail
- Make color swatches/ select palettes
- Select best materials
- Usage of masking tape & fluid
- Step by step guidance for making project.
There would be one online live class for one hour a week. 4 classes a month, 8 classes in two months.
**Please see the refund policy for art classes before enrolling**