Wednesdays, April 1 - 22, 12:15 - 3:15 PM - 4 Sessions *
Paint the Human Face in Watercolor!
Learn the basics of painting the human face in watercolor in this four week class. Students are given step by step instruction on anatomy, drawing and painting the human face. Features of the face such as eye, nose and lips are drawn and then painted. Proportion and proper placement of features are emphasized. Multiple watercolor techniques and color mixing strategies are utilized. In addition to being an artist, Pam is also a physician and uses her expertise of anatomy to create beautiful portraits.
LEVEL
Any
SUPPLIES TO BRING
Watercolor Paints- M. Graham, Da Vinci, Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton,
Cheap Joe’s American Journey (brands recommended)
*ultramarine blue
*cerulean blue or cobalt blue
*cadmium yellow medium
*gamboge yellow (want yellow orange color some brands look brownish)
*cadmium red
*alizarin crimson
*sap green
*burnt sienna
*raw sienna
*quinacridone rose
Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper
WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle
*Round #10 brush
*Round #2 brush for detail
*Flat 1 inch brush
Palette (Folding Palette works well)
Board (12 x 16 or larger, this is to tape watercolor paper to)
Masking Tape
Pencil
Kneaded Eraser
Cups/containers for water
Paper Towels
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.
Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).
For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students League of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions to Pam at Watercolorsplash@gmail.com.
* NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.
