Wednesdays, March 4 - 25, 12:15 - 3:15 pm - 4 Sessions*
Colorful Colorado Watercolor Landscapes
Ready to paint some loose watercolors of our beautiful Colorado landscape? Join Steve Griggs as he takes you through the process of painting in his loose, moving, and evocative style. The key to loose watercolor painting is understanding how to work with the medium rather than controlling it. Let Steve teach you to paint with his loose style that results in paintings that are full of movement, energy, and emotion. No need to be timid! As you’ll hear Steve say multiple times in the workshop…You Can’t Ruin a Watercolor!
LEVEL
All Levels
SUPPLIES TO BRING
Paint
VanGogh or Daniel Smith brands
- Ultramarine Deep
- Permanent Red Light
- Gamboge
- Oxide Black
OR (don’t buy both)
Cotman (This brand is an acceptable alternative)
- Ultramarine
- Cadmium Red Hue
- Gamboge Hue
- Lamp Black
Paper
1 - 30 x 22 sheet Arches 140# rough OR cold press torn or cut into ¼ sheets
Brushes
- #12 AND #14 round brush (Princeton Neptune recommended but not required)
- 1” Flat Brush
Miscellaneous
- 1 16” x 20” Masonite, Luan, or equal board to mount paper
- 1” roll masking tape
- 2 water containers
- 1 box tissue (no perfumes or lotions)
- 1 cello sponge
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
I've always been a dreamer, a romantic, and an artist. I've been told more than once that I have my 'head in the clouds.' I admit that is true. I see the world differently. Maybe that is why I like watercolor so much. It is fluid and free and has a hard time playing by the rules.
I received a traditional art education at both Michigan State University and Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, but I just couldn't seem to follow the rules either. I kept asking, "What if I did this?" Or, "What if I changed that?" Early on I developed a loose style of watercolor painting and over time it has evolved to a very loose style. I start a story with my paintings but then, I want the person looking at them to find their own story and finish what I started. That is how I connect with the collector, by creating a story telling relationship. I want to do more than paint a pretty picture. I want to create art that connects us through thoughts, memories, feelings, and beauty.
Learn more about Steve and his art at his website.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions to Steve at steve@stevegriggswatercolor.com.
* NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.
