July 15 - 19

Deepening the Basics with Watercolor

at Castle Hill Center for the Arts at Truro

In this advanced-beginning watercolor class, we will work to find that balance between, on the one hand, developing control over the medium from a place of knowledge and familiarity, and on the other hand, letting loose your intuitive, inner artist in order to make more dynamic watercolors! Each day, students will re-visit the mysteries of pigment, water, paper with customized exercises to move us toward using watercolor freely and with more ease. Engaging the art elements of contour, shape, value, color, and even the in-between spaces will strengthen our ability to compose dynamic images. As we learn to more consciously ‘see’ the effect of light on nature and objects in the world, we’ll also be guided by selected watercolor masterworks, individualized instruction and supportive discussions of each other’s work from the day. And, by inviting serendipity to be a part of the experience, we’ll witness how watercolor can surprise and delight. The class is geared towards students who have had an introductory experience with watercolor and the intermediate watercolorist who wants to revisit fundamentals. The 2024 schedule is not yet live on the Center’s website but contact me for more info