Paint your Pets in Watercolor and Pen&Ink with Miriam Hughes, March 5th at 1PM ET
from 20.00
Class Description
Working from a photograph, we will learn how to draw and then paint a portrait of your dog. A few key tricks on how to measure the eyes to the ears to the nose to the snout will be covered.
Our drawing will be relatively loose. The next step will be to paint in watercolor both the dog and the background. Often times, back grounds are thrown in as a filler, or they distract from the image. We will learn how to be as conscious of the background as we are of the subject.
The final step will add the inking process as we carefully bring the energy and spirit of the dog alive on paper.
All you need to bring is a picture of your dog and I will help you complete an amazing watercolor and pen and ink painting in 3 hours!
Duration: Class is usually 90 minutes but may run longer depending on the number of participants. Class will consist of live demonstrations with students working along with the instruction. There will be time for questions and answers.
Please make sure you can attend the class you signed up for as we cannot transfer tuition. Due to privacy issues we will not be able to distribute videos of these live classes. Thank you.
Supply List
Watercolors – a minimum of three colors – red, yellow and blue. I use a variety of watercolor brands and types – tube or pan. Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow and Crimson (or any red, yellow or blue) Recommended additional colors: Peach Black, Burnt Umber or Raw Sienna, Opera and any other colors of your choice. And a small tube of white gouache watercolor
A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is a round)
Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper. It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all which are important factors to me. Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!
Black pen for inking afterwards – I use IDENTI.PEN from Sakura. I use the fine point only. The ink is permanent. The tip of this pen is vinyl and holds up against the grain of the watercolor pen. You can use any pen and/or pencil you desire.
Water – any source is good, and a water container
Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x4” square will be fine.