Watercolour 2 – The Indecisive Moment: Capturing Portraits in Watercolour

Class Description:

Quick paintings using watercolour can help us to create interesting, loose, unplanned images. If photography can capture a fleeting “Decisive Moment”, formal oil painting might capture an aggregate of Decisive Moments. Quick sketches in watercolour might provide a glimpse of something in between; an Indecisive Moment. A moment, perhaps, that we can’t completely control. The fluid and suggestive nature of watercolour is capable of capturing an ambiguous essence, if not the most accurate likeness, of a person.

During the first class, we will work on likeness and review measuring angles and proportions of the face. But we soon move into more lyrical representations of human form using the suggestive qualities of watercolour paint, where likeness is less sacred.

“Really enjoyed the watercolour class with Clive! He’s a talented artist and teacher…highly recommend it.”
-Cindy M.

Dates:
$259 / 5 classes
Jan 19 – Feb 17
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am – 12:00pm

What is included:
All supplies are included. That means that you just show up!

Who this class is for:
Level 2
Focus: Skill Development
Adults only please. This Level 2 class is designed for those who have been introduced to the medium and tools and seeking continued learning and practicing. Skill development will be the focus. These classes are ideal to be taken repeatedly for continued practice.

If you have never painted before, please take the Very Beginner Watercolour Workshop prior to this class to learn the basic skills of watercolour painting.

What to bring:
We have some aprons, but wear clothes that can withstand the elements (i.e. glue, paint, etc.) of a fun, creative art studio. Please bring your own reusable mask. Nothing else is required.