Instructor: Daniel Riesmeyer
February 28 – March 28
10 am – 1 pm
Cost: $175 Member,
$210 Non-member
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This challenging but fun water-media course introduces students to drawing monochromatically with ink-wash
or watercolor – and the practice of breaking down visual information into shapes of value with which a drawing is
“built” without a drawn underpinning. These drawings emphasize immediacy or the direct response to a subject – as such students should expect to make many one-sitting drawings. Wash-drawing is an excellent way to bridge the gap between dry drawing media and oil painting while keeping the materials light and portable. www.danielriesmeyer.com Minimum 6, Maximum 12.
Dates:
February 28 - March 28, 2018
Time
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Class Schedule:
Wednesday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Class Information:
Materials List
Watercolor paper – at least 140lb. I like having a variety of different textures (hot pressed, cold pressed, and rough) with me when I am looking for subjects bit I buy one cold pressed watercolor block (not spiral bound) and use the pad as a folder for an assortment of other paper brands which I buy by the sheet and tear down as needed.
The brands of cold pressed paper I use are either Fabriano “Blocco Per Artisti” or Arches but any will do if it is 140lb. You might also consider buying a sheet of handmade Indian or Chinese watercolor paper to try – it is usually much rougher in texture than European papers.
Either black waterproof India Ink (with a dropper) or a tube of black watercolor (Winsor Newton or another decent brand).
A folding (closing) watercolor palette if you choose to use watercolor.
A palette with wells if you choose to use ink. You may substitute the palette with a single small wide-mouth container in which you might otherwise store water.
Brushes – I use an assortment of Winsor and Newton Bamboo Sumi brushes. I specifically use this brand because other imported/Chinese brands don’t last long when using waterproof ink (the bristles shed and fall out because of shellac in the ink). If you can’t find these, don’t worry. I use a variety of sizes but not usually more than two or three at a time, from 0 – 12. You may also alternatively use a small variety of watercolor brushes – in this case I usually use three: one small round, one medium sized round (the width of a pencil), and one flat 1” wash brush.
A container for clean water – wide-mouth, for cleaning brushes
A bottle of water
Paper towels
Artists tape
An 11”x14” or 16”x20” cradled wood panel – this is to be used as a drawing board for drawing while on site. I would suggest getting the 1” thick Ampersand unfinished variety. I usually just prop the board on my lap or a nearby table or chair but if you want to buy/use an easel that is fine.
Optional – I have found having my own folding stool is advantageous when I can’t find somewhere to sit but I find an interesting subject. You have to keep the drawing almost horizontal/flat so the ink doesn’t run – I usually sit and work on my lap.