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Experimental Watercolor with Jacqueline Sullivan
Sunday,
February 12, 2006, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Workshop description
In this class you will learn some quick and fun techniques for creating transparent watercolor backgrounds. We will create colorful, loose, abstract watercolor paintings that will work as exciting backgrounds for your calligraphic works. The class is for all levels of artists/calligraphers. Students will start by pouring the paint on their papers, creating free flowing washes that are perfect for writing on! The usual salt and alcohol techniques will be presented, but then we will try some truly experimental stuff to add interest and excitement to the paintings.
Supplies:
- Watercolor Paper (Cold Press) 140 lb. 2 sheets cut into fourths. (Note: It must be 140 lb., I prefer Lanaquarelle or Winsor Newton, Arches is fine.)
- Flat Watercolor Brush -- synthetic is fine -- should be 1" wide.
- Old Cookie Sheet or tray for catching drips (this is a MUST! We pour the colors!)
- 2 Large Water Containers (Like large cottage cheese containers)
- Pan Watercolors or any watercolors that you may have. There will be some available to share.
About the instructor: Jacqueline Sullivan is a calligrapher, graphic designer, mixed media artist from lake Orion, Michigan. She has published in Somerset Studio and Cloth Paper and Scissors magazines. She has been on the faculty for several of the international calligraphy xonferences and teaches at many of the major art retreats around the country.