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Watercolor Class

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Watercolor Class

  • Class Duration: Typically 2 hours (Contact for more hours if from out of town)
  • Projects: Tailored to student’s interest and skill level
  • Additional Resources: Books and videos by other artists
  • Completion: Beginner to intermediate students usually complete a project in one session

Introductory Class:

  • Simple landscapes provided
  • Experienced students can choose advanced subjects like still-life and portrait

Cost per Student:

  • $60/person for one-on-one session
  • $40/person for two or more people
  • Materials Provided: Paper, paints, paintbrush, and palette (if student doesn’t have any, or is unsure of what to bring.)

Maximum Number of Students: 8

Scheduling and Payment:

  • Payment: Cash, check, and credit card accepted
  • Class Availability: Wednesday-Friday and some Saturdays

Class Techniques:

  • Fundamental steps of watercolor painting: initial paint application, drying, and layering
  • Techniques: “wet on wet”, “dry brush”, and “gradation” of hue

Contact Information:

  • Yuri Ozaki
  • Email: ozakifineart@gmail.com
 

Supply List:

Paper:

  • Arches cold press 140 lb or Saunders Waterford cold press 140 lb
  • Avoid: Carson XL, Strathmore 300 series, Michael’s, Hobby Lobby brand

Paint Brushes:

  • No. 10 round and ¾” or 1” flat (Instructor has extra brushes if needed)
  • Avoid: Very cheap brushes

Paints:

  • Recommended Brands: Holbein, M.Graham and Co., Daniel Smith extra fine watercolors, Winsor & Newton Professional watercolor
  • Colors:
    • Burnt umber and/or burnt sienna
    • Sepia or Neutral tint or Payne’s gray
    • Sap green or olive green
    • Yellow Ochre
    • Pale Yellow or Lemon Yellow or Yellow light
    • Alizarin Crimson or similar
    • Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt Blue or Prussian Blue
    • Cadmium Red or similar

Palette:

  • Masters International Folding watercolor palette or similar (available for sale)
  • Ensure enough space for mixing colors

Additional Supplies:

  • Masking tapes (Neutral color preferred)
  • Backing boards provided