Wednesdays, 12:15-3:15 PM, March 3, 10, 17, 24

Painting Children in Watercolor!

Painting children is different than painting adults! Learn the proper proportions of a child’s facial features. The anatomy of the eyes, nose and mouth will be emphasized. Multiple watercolor techniques and mixing strategies will be utilized. Pam will demonstrate each step of the painting process.

LEVEL

Intermediate

SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS TO BRING

• Watercolor Paints- M. Graham, Da Vinci, Daniel Smith, Winsor and Newton,

• Cheap Joe’s American Journey (brands recommended)

• *ultramarine blue

• *cerulean blue or cobalt blue

• *cadmium yellow medium

• *Indian Yellow or Gamboge Yellow

• *cadmium red

• *alizarin crimson

• *sap green

• *burnt sienna

• *raw sienna

• Arches 140# paper cold press watercolor paper (9 x 12 inch sheet size works well)

• WC Paint Brushes: synthetic or golden taklon, short handle

• *Round #10 brush

• *Round #2 brush for detail

• *Flat 1 inch brush

• Palette (Folding Palette works well)

• Board (12 x 16 or larger, this is to tape watercolor paper to)

• Liquid Frisket/Mask

• Old paint brush to apply liquid mask or dental picks

• Masking Tape

• Pencil

• Kneaded Eraser

• Cups/containers for water

• Paper Towels

Get Supplies at:

• Meininger Art Supply

• Guiry’s with Art Department

• www.dickblick.coml

SUPPLIES INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE

• reference material

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Pam McLaughlin is a Colorado watercolor painter, photographer and author.

Pam's paintings have been in numerous exhibitions including the International American Watercolor Society’s Exhibition in New York City and are featured in the Spring 2023 edition of the Art of Watercolor Magazine (49th Issue).

For the past 15 years, Pam has taught watercolor. She is presently on the faculty at the Art Students League of Denver and teaches at the Arvada Center for the Arts.

QUESTIONS

Please direct questions to Pam at watercolorsplash@gmail.com or 970-270-2235.

* NOTE: Doors open at 12:00 and close at 3:30 on Wed, and open 9:00 AM and Close 12:30 PM Thurs to give the instructor and students time to set up before class begins and to clean up at the end of each class.