Thursdays, February 13 & 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm - 2 Sessions

NOTE: Participants may enter the classroom at 9am and remain until 1pm.

Capture the Essence of Landscapes in Watercolor!

The fun-filled watercolor painting classes are focused on painting landscapes, creating atmosphere and depth. To add a human element to the landscape, the subjects we will paint will include a small building.

Using watercolor techniques, each landscape will incorporate washes, wet into wet, negative painting, values, color, and composition.

Each day begins with discussion and a painting exercise. Together we will work step by step on the elements and the techniques of painting. Artists will receive a photo of a landscape that will be used to paint during class time. Students are welcome to bring a different photo of a landscape to paint. Class level recommendation is Advanced beginners to Experienced artists.

LEVEL

Intermediate

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

Photo reference of subject matter

SUPPLIES TO BRING

Materials:

Watercolor paints – Brand is your option: I use Winsor Newton, Daniel Smith and Sennelier brands, professional grade.

   Suggested colors:

• French Ultramarine Blue
• Cobalt Blue
• Cerulean Blue
• Red – Permanent Rose or Permanent Alizarin Crimson or Quinacridone Red
• Yellow – New Gamboge or Transparent yellow or Hansa Yellow
• Green – Hookers and/or Sap green
• Brown – Burnt Sienna
• Violet – Winsor Violet
• Winsor Orange
• Yellow Ochre
• Paynes Grey

Watercolor Palette

Watercolor Paper - approximately 9 x 12 or 11 x 14 –several sheets each class

• Cold press(texture), 140LB(weight)
• Arches is a good brand.
• Paper options: Paper comes in pads, already cut to size
• OR can be in full size single sheets, 22 x 30, and then you cut it into quarters or smaller

Watercolor Brushes – 1 large brush approx. #18 or 1 inch, 1 round #12 or #10 size, 1 flat – 1 inch or ½ inch, 1 pointed or small round

Make sure they are Watercolor brushes, not oil or acrylic.

Backing - masonite or foam core boards –larger than your paper size so it can be taped down on all 4 sides

Masking tape or Artist drafting tape(not blue painters’ tape)

Water cups

Pencil and kneaded eraser

Paper towels/tissue

Hair dryer -optional

A PDF version of the materials list is available HERE. This digital file includes additional facts about watercolor paper.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Kathleen has over 20 years of teaching experience and has been teaching with PHAC for more than 8 years.

Join the class to learn more about painting with all the wonderful qualities of watercolor paint!

Kathleen is a faculty member at the Watercolor Live 2025 virtual event in January! See her website for details.

Kathleen’s artwork has been published in international and national magazines including American Watercolor Magazine, Plein Air Magazine, Southwest Art and Practique des Arts.

https://kathleenlanzoni.com/

View a recent demonstration that Kathleen did on Art School Live with Eric Rhoads.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Kathleen at kathleenlanzoni@gmail.com.