Thursdays, October 9 - October 23 , 9:00 am - 12:30 pm - 3 Sessions

Paint Realistic Still Lifes in Watercolor!

Learn how to make your watercolor still life paintings pop off the page! In this 3-week class, we’ll focus on how to build form using light, shadow, and color—so your apples look round, your mugs feel solid, and your compositions feel full of depth.

You’ll explore how to:

• See and paint simple shapes as three-dimensional forms

• Use warm and cool colors to create the illusion of volume

• Layer watercolor transparently to add depth

• Control edges to make some areas soft and subtle, others crisp and focused

Each week includes short exercises and one guided painting project. You’ll leave class with at least one finished still life painting and the tools to keep going on your own.

All levels welcome, but some watercolor experience is helpful. This class is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their painting foundations and bring more life to their still lifes.

LEVEL

Beginner

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

• Reference Photos

• Graphite sticks

SUPPLIES TO BRING

• Arches cold press watercolor paper 9” x 12”

• 2H graphite pencil

• Kneaded eraser

• Artist tape

• Mix of warm/cool colors and neutrals; recommended colors:

o Cadmium Red Light

o Alizarin Crimson

o Ultramarine Blue

o Cadmium Yellow Light

o New Gamboge

o Burnt Sienna

o Yellow Ochre

o Payne’s Gray

o Indigo

• Mix of flat and round brushes; recommended brushes:

o Princeton Velvetouch Rounds 12, 8, 4, 2, liner

• Water container

• Paper towels

• Sketchbook

• Scrap watercolor paper

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Lisa Riannson is a Colorado artist and experienced art instructor who loves helping people explore their creativity. With a knack for breaking down techniques and making art approachable, she’s taught workshops, private lessons, and community sessions for artists of all levels. Lisa’s teaching style focuses on building confidence while having fun, whether she’s guiding beginners through watercolor basics or helping more advanced students refine their skills. She believes art has the power to connect people and bring joy, and she’s passionate about sharing that with her students.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Lisa at lisa@lisariannson.com.

* NOTE: Doors open at 9:00 and close at 12:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.