Teaching Artist: Robert Sussna

Watercolor has the reputation for being difficult, but we are going to make it easier and maybe even fun. Take what you already know about putting paint on the paper and learn how to visualize and paint what you like. You will receive instruction on the simplification of subjects, value studies, and composition. We will learn to look at artists for inspiration, technique, and visualization of successful pictures including how to find a subject/picture. Your drawing skills will be enhanced as we go. Why do some paintings just look right? What makes a good painting? Don't buy a thing, just bring what you already have to start. The instructor will provide the students with what they need for the first class. A detailed list of materials will be available at Jerry's, Cheap Joe's, and Dick Blick for you to make sure you have or buy whatever you need for later classes. You will be guided to the proper and economical professional paints, paper, brushes, and palette that you will want. This class is for intermediate to advanced students with a basic knowledge of the watercolor medium.

***This is a five week class for the Spring II session. No class Memorial Day, May 27.

Here is a link for details regarding AOY Terms & Conditions. Online payment at time of registration is preferred. Please note, if you choose to use the "payment by check" option, that checks are accepted only during the first 4 weeks of registration and the check payment option expires two weeks prior to the start of each class. Checks must be received two weeks prior to the start date for completion of registration in order to be added to the class roster. Registrations will be cancelled if payments are not received prior to these deadlines.