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The
Artistic Study in Watercolor
with
Dianne Bersea AFCA cspwc
Monday-Friday, August 24-28, 2009
The 'study' frees us from expectation.
We can dive in and have fun! Studies in
watercolour media quickly identify the essence and energy of the image
and give us opportunities to experiment with composition and tonal
range.
Working outside (en plein air) as
much as possible or indoors from still life sets, we'll practice
developing our artistic eye, learning techniques to simplify the visual
environment. This is an ideal workshop for breaking through the anxiety
of putting brush to paper, for building confidence in an outdoor
setting, and developing some solid painting technique using wet washes
and a variety of water media, such as watercolour paint, watercolour
pencils and watercolour crayons.
This workshop is ideal for the
artist with previous watercolour or drawing experience.
Materials list
supplied.
Workshop schedule:
Mornings -- We'll work 'en plein air" with demonstrations and
hands-on to:
- enhance our seeing and awareness
- simplify the complex visual environment
- learn techniques to capture ideas and images on paper with a
variety of water media
Afternoons -- In the studio with demonstrations and hands-on
to:
- assess and evolve images for composition and impact
- enlarge, manipulate and transfer images to another working surface
- address large areas first with washes or flat areas of color
- complete at least one piece from study to finished art
If weather is unfriendly we'll work inside from simple still life
set-ups
Dianne Bersea Biography and student
comments
Suggested Materials list
Price :
$595 includes 5 days instruction, delicious
lunches, and we like to go out for a group dinner on the Thursday night as a
wrap-up
Some B&B
accommodations at Firesign are available,
book them early!
Deposit:
$250 nonrefundable, due upon registration
10% discount for workshop
attendees in Firesign B&B!
no additional deposit required
MasterCard, VISA accepted
email
Nanci to reserve or call toll free (877) 285-3390
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