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Watercolor Painting
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A step-by-step course exploring realistic and expressive techniques
The program is intended for students aged 10 and above aiming to navigate the delicate and timeless medium of watercolor painting. It has undergone several phases, from the famous impressionistic landscapes of Matisse, to the subversive abstract expressionism of O’Keefe. Making use of its translucent hues, create breathtaking landscapes, botanical illustrations, and still lifes.
Students will engage in brief rundowns of watercolour throughout the ages, tackling notable artists and the prominent techniques found in their works while also discussing the medium’s varying usages and materials. They will learn how to treat and prime the ground while familiarising the concepts of granulation, consistency, staining, permanence, transparency, opacity, and lightfastness. |
Module 1: Landscape
Discover the East Asian and Western watercolor landscape traditions and appreciate the rich history of capturing the simple yet beautiful essence of nature. Learn materials preparation, priming, and the wonderful possibilities of a fluid medium that requires balancing flow and broad washes.
Module 2: Flora
Learn foundational watercolor techniques on how to paint delicate florals in depth. Be guided with layering color washes through tonal gradation, glazing, wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry painting techniques to capture the intricate details of the subject.
Module 3: Structure
Get into the beauty of capturing wonderful structures from life with watercolor. Apply basic perspective in sketching and develop the ability to layer and control the fluidity of the medium to render a naturalist painting.
Module 3: Structure
Get into the beauty of capturing wonderful structures from life with watercolor. Apply basic perspective in sketching and develop the ability to layer and control the fluidity of the medium to render a naturalist painting.