ART 317 CE – Exploring Watercolor 2

Schedule: Tuesdays, 4pm

Start Date: January 23, 2024

Location: CCHS 221

Faculty: Jane Jackson | jpgjackson@bellsouth.net | 843-229-1137

Credits: 3

Painting should be fun, especially when you’re learning for the first time – or brushing up on a skill like watercolor. You will be introduced to basic watercolor materials and techniques through still life and landscape studies. Even if you’ve never held a paintbrush before, you’ll learn to paint with watercolors in a way that is relaxing and fun, not overwhelming! (See supply list below.)

Basic Transparent Watercolors (Tubes):

• Aureolin (Yellow)
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Yellow Ochre
• Rose Madder
• Cadmium Red Light
• Indian Red
• Manganese Blue or Cerulean
• Ultramarine Blue
• Cobalt Blue
• Viridian (Green)
• Indigo

Optional Colors:

• Cadmium Orange
• Peacock Blude (Holbein Color)
• Opera (Holbein Color)

Other Needed Supplies:

• Flat Chisel Brush (1’ or 1 ½” Aquarelles are excellent)
• #6 or #8 pointed round sable brush
• Arches 140 lb. cold press watercolor paper
• Watercolor Palette (John Pike or similar one)
• Scissors
• Paper Towels
• Sponge (flat kitchen type)
• Two containers for water