Series cost: $120 Advance registration required Capture the essence of spring flora in this four-week class with simple, quick techniques and portable materials in a loose and accurate manner! Using plant material provided by the UW Botanic Gardens, instructor Lisa Snow Lady will guide you as you sketch with pen and layer watercolor washes to create vibrant works, gain confidence and gather tips for everyday sketching. SYLLABUS Classes run from 4PM-6PM Week 1: Sketching Leaves and Buds Black And White (4/29/24) Materials discussion Mark making Value Focus on leaves and buds waterproof pen exercises Water-soluble pen with water washes Week 2: Color Lesson / Leaves/ Flowers and Buds in Color (5/6/24) Color theory / exploring color palettes Mixing greens and neutrals Focus on painting leaves and buds Week 3: Inflorescences And White Flowers (5/13/24) Painting clusters of flowers Getting color in the whites Week 4: Spring Flowers / Design (5/20/24) Exploring of a variety of flora Foreshortening, proportions Composition, page design in journals A supply list will be provided with your confirmation email. All levels welcome. Taught by Lisa Snow Lady |