Online Art Class

Friday, September 11,

1 pm EDT

with Miriam Hughes

Working from a photograph, you will learn how to draw and then paint a portrait of your beloved pet. Miriam will demonstrate painting dogs, but you can choose your own favorite fur or feather baby. . 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, so all levels can have fun with this class! Then paint in watercolor both the pet 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 pet, simple materials and I will help you complete an amazing watercolor and pen and ink painting in 2 hours! See your simple supply list below

Special Rates for tweens and teens ages 11-17 and Family Fun rate!!

Join in while you are distance learning! NOTE; YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH THE ZOOM LINK WITHIN ABOUT 24 HOURS FROM THE TIME YOU REGISTER. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE IT, PLEASE EMAIL gallery@310art.com to request us to resend it to you.

Simple supply list below

$20/Person
$10/ Tweens and Teens
$28/Family

Important:

The time listed is EDT so if you are in another time zone, be sure to adjust to the start time for you.

Supply List

1. 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) Additional colors of your choice are encouraged. And a small tube of white gouache watercolor

2. A number #10 or #12 Simply Simmons Round Watercolor (or whatever you have as long as it is round)

3. Watercolor paper – I use 140lb Arches Cold press paper.  It has a tooth to it, absorbs colors well and receives the ink easily, all of which are important factors to me.  Right now use what you have but results will vary on cheaper paper. Sometimes that is good too!

4. Black pen for inking afterward – 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. 

5. Water – any source is good, and a water container

6. Paper towels – about three sheets in a pile 4”x 4” square will be fine.