Watercolor Fundamentals

Watercolor Fundamentals



Wednesday
4:00pm - 6:00pm
June 04, 2025 - July 23, 2025
Instructor: Danny Neece


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Learn the basics of watercolor in this beginner course. We will cover the principles of color theory, color mixing, paint layering, and texture through still life, landscapes, wildlife, and more. You will be able to freely express yourself with a new painting every class or take your time with a passion project. Whether you are a practicing artist or would just like to get your feet wet, you'll leave the class with a new outlook on watercolor painting.

Materials List:
Daniel Smith (high quality) or Cotman (affordable) watercolors
Colors: Cobalt Blue, New Gamboge, Alizarin Crimson, Vermillion, Lemon Yellow, Burnt Sienna, Viridian Green, Indigo, Burnt umber
Synthetic watercolor color brushes size 12, 8, 4, 2 round, 1 inch flat brush
9x12 Fluid watercolor paper, cold press
Hb pencils(2)
Pencil sharpener
Kneaded eraser
10 well paint palette (ceramic or plastic)

The Inkstone on 2431 Durant Ave. near the UC Berkeley campus will have supplies and kits available. Please contact them directly to inquire about in-store pick-up.

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