Plein Air Painting - Beginning
Sandy Bricel Miller
$187
Plein Air Painting in Watercolor
Some experience with watercolor painting required
Bring a sack lunch
Spend a spring day outdoors exploring plein air painting techniques at Magnuson Park. Magnuson provides a wealth of subject matter from tree lined views of Lake Washington to hidden wetland habitats. We will focus on two different habitats, one with morning light and the other in the afternoon light.
Students will explore key strategies to interpreting the landscape in watercolor. Begin with learning to develop strong compositions based on thumbnail sketches and quick value studies. Learn how to simplify complex subjects and work loosely to capture the essence of the subject. View the work of contemporary and classical painters for inspiration. Gain confidence in color mixing with transparent and staining pigments as you build beautiful layers from light to dark. This workshop will serve as a springboard for your plein air painting for the coming months!
Required Supplies
Daniel Smith Watercolor Tubes
- Naples Yellow
- Hansa Yellow Lt or Aureolin Yellow*
- New Gamboge*
- Transparent Pyrrol Orange
- Rose Madder Genuine (Windsor Newton) or Quinacridone Rose*
- Permanent Alizarin Crimson
- Cobalt Blue*
- Ultramarine Blue*
- Phthalo Blue (Green Shade)*
- Carbazole Violet
- Quinacridone Gold*
- Quinacridone Burnt Orange*
- Quinacridone Burnt Scarlet*
- Burnt Sienna*
- Burnt Umber
* Essential Pigments
Paper
- 140# Arches 22 x 30” Cold Press Watercolor Paper (1 Sheet) ripped into quarters
Brushes
- 3 Flats: 1/2”, 1” and 1.5” (I prefer angle flats)
- 2 Rounds: #12 and #16 (Silver Black Velvet Series works well)
Other Essentials
- Brush Carrier
- Portable travel watercolor palette
- Artist’s Low Adhesive Tape
- #2 Pencil and Kneaded Eraser
- Sea Sponge
- Terry cloth rag
- Paper Towels
- Water container
- (2) Gator Boards 12” x 16” or 14” x 18”
- Small Light Weight Sketchbook
- Backpack or satchel
- Plein Air Easel or light weight portable stool
- Hat, Sturdy Shoes, Sunscreen
- Water Bottle and Extra Water
Option for Supplies:
If you would like to borrow a student palette with pigments for an additional supply fee please contact Sandy Miller at redochreartstudio@gmail.com.
Sandy Bricel Miller
Background Innovative artist Sandy Bricel Miller has dedicated her life to her own art as well as providing inspiration to others through art education. Sandy...