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Painting
Introduction to Watercolor
Instructor: Nurhan Gokturk
Course Description:
Watercolor has a swift and immediate impact from the brush to the surface of the paper, capturing both the representational and abstract. In this class, we will explore the history, foundational concepts, techniques, and applications to create individual abstract expressions. From its inception to the present, this water-based medium has been used widely and in a variety of ways in art history. We will explore essential methods of application and techniques of this immediate and transparent water-based media, including color mixing, brush control, layering, glazing, wet-on-wet, dry techniques, and other foundational concepts effectively to achieve these various effects.
The course highlights watercolor's ability to capture representational and abstract expression due to its immediacy and transparency.
History: You'll learn about watercolor's historical context and evolution as an artistic medium.
Techniques and Applications: The course will teach you watercolor techniques.
Foundational Concepts: Alongside techniques, fundamental concepts (basic ideas) will help you evolve your own personal expression, experience, and emotions.
Supplies:
Paint
For starters I like to use Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor - Essentials
Hansa Yellow
New Gamboge
Quinacridone Rose
Pyrrol Scarlet
Phthalo Blue green shade
French Ultramarine Blue
You can also add Raw Sienna and Cerulean Blue
Two main brushes
are great to get going and a good synthetic watercolor brush is great to get started
#12 Round and 3/4 Inch Flat Brush
Paper
3-5 Sheets of Arches 140 LB 22 x 30 Inch Cold Press
Additional
Kneaded rubber eraser
Ruler
Pencil and Sharper
Permanent black fine tip pen
(2) 2-quart buckets
1 inch or greater blue painter’s tape
Paper towels
Spray mister bottle
1 white Ice cube tray
Materials: Davids Art Supply3020 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002(504) 888-3630
Mo’s Art Supply2525 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119(504) 571-5030
Instructor:
Nurhan Gokturk
Nurhan Gokturk is a multidisciplinary artist and urban designer. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Nurhan immigrated to New York City at the age of three. His projects have been featured worldwide.
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