Wednesdays, January 15 - February 5, 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm - 4 Sessions

Paint Uniquely Colorful Animal Portraits!

Painting watercolor subjects in unique color and learning an easy step-by-step approach to painting animal portraits. Mickey will offer different projects than her previous workshops. 

LEVEL

Any

SUPPLIES TO BRING

Watercolor Paint: Any quality watercolor paint will work just fine. I am known for my colors so if you want to mimic my colors, I am listing my paints that I will be working with in class (and use consistently with all my art).

(Guiry’s, Amazon, Jerry’s Artarama are good sources for these paints and other supplies listed)

Dr. PH Martin Hydrous watercolors:

5H Quinacridone Magenta

9H Cobalt Violet
2H Gamboge 16H Cobalt Blue

1H Hansa Yellow Light 8H Ultramarine 34H Turquoise Blue Dr. Ph Martin’s Bleed Proof White

Ecoline liquid watercolor: (this is only used in the first projects so I will provide this paint for your use.

(I will bring enough of everyone to use as we only use this in one project)

337 Magenta 508 or 522 Blue

Misket: I use Grumbacher liquid frisket Frisk Masking fluid remover (also called glue and residue eraser or adhesive remover)

Art Ruling Pen: Available at Amazon.com. 2 pack Kasteco brand is available for $6.99. I will bring extras to class to use in our first project. I bought a supply and if you want to buy one from me the cost is $3.80.

300 lb Watercolor paper. I use Fabriano 300 lb cold press paper. I do not recommend 140lb paper for my projects. We will work on 8” x 10” paper so be sure to add an extra 1/2” boarder so you can mount your finished piece! Guirys carries large sheets that you can cut down to size and buy single sheets or you can buy bulk at Jerry’s Artarama for a good price.

Watercolor brushes: Good quality brushes are recommended. If you want to try out brushes and get help you can do so at Guirys or Meininger’s. I use Steve Quiller / Richeson Professional 7000 brushes which are good quality and reasonably priced. For our classes, we will use round size 4 and 6 and a flat 1.5” watercolor brush for our first class.

Other Supplies:

MASKING TAPE, PENCIL, FINE POINT BALL PEN, ERASER, WATER CONTAINER, PALLET TO MIX PAINT AND BACKING BOARD TO TAPE YOUR PAPER TO

Scrubber brush: This is a very valuable tool that I use on almost every painting I do! I use Royal & Langnickel #2 model Z83SC. I ordered several and if you want, you can buy one from me for $4.50. I will demonstrate the magic of this tool.

Pentel Metallic MED gel Pen: This pen sometimes is sold in dual packs with silver and gold. I use the silver pen the most. Its super helpful in doing animal wiskers! Michales and Hobby Lobby carry them.

Tracing paper: Saral graphite transfer paper, 12” roll. I ordered several rolls and I will share with you and you can buy later at Amazon if you find you use it a lot.

Glue residue Eraser: This is used to lift masking fluid off painting once done. I have several for your use.

Finetec Pearlescent, F0600 paint set. This set cost around $28 at Amazon. However, I find I use primarily the Olympic Gold (F0621) which can be purchased separately for around $10.00 from Amazon or Guiry’s. This is option but really enhances a painting!

NOTE: I WILL BRING EXTRA SUPPLIES IF YOU FORGET SOMETHING.

Click here to download suggested supply list.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

I have created art for most of my life, but I actually became a professional artist 15 years ago. I have a strong background in watercolor painting, and I teach a step-by-step approach so that anybody can learn my Methods. I provide the students with tricks of the trade that aren’t often taught by other artists!

I have been very active in the art community since I became a professional artist.

I have participated in numerous shows and I’m currently in two mountain co-op galleries. I have won several awards for my art over the years.

My promise is to help each student achieve their goals and to make the classes fun!

See more about Mickey at https://mickeylafave.com.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to mickeysfineart@gmail.com.

Class will be limited to 20 students so sign up early!

** Photo does not necessarily reflect actual class project but similar concepts!