Sketch and Paint Along with Robert – Light, Atmosphere and Mood in the Landscape / Line and Watercolor

From a misty morning to a gorgeous sunset, differing atmospheric conditions and light lend enchanting drama and powerful mood to a landscape, presenting artists with near infinite possibilities. You may work in the medium of your choice, but Robert will demonstrate in line and watercolor. Learn sketching and painting tips and techniques that reveal an integral visual dialog between drawing and painting  You may choose to just watch or to sketch and paint along, step-by-step, with noted artist and very popular instructor Robert Carsten, using a combination of pencil, pen, watercolor and opaque white. Each class will be recorded. Working on a small scale, we’ll create graphite and ink line and watercolor wash paintings from photos. Each week we will focus on a different subject utilizing diverse approaches and techniques. Besides being small works of art, these methods and techniques are also great for working up ideas in composition and color for larger paintings in any medium, or as an underpainting technique. Work from your own photos or Robert’s. Images and a materials list provided via Dropbox, where participants can also share zoom-class work or optional homework for written critique. All levels welcome from beginner through advanced

Week 1: A misty morning / translucent effects
Week 2: September light / color temperature
Week 3: A sunset / color saturation
Week 4: After the storm / dramatic effects

Skills students will gain:
Compositional skills: Overall composition, scale and perspective, subject and background design
Drawing skills: initial line qualities with pencil and brush; expressive quick sketch and detailed study techniques
Color: color mixing and layering, working with a loaded brush
Painting: wet on dry and wet into wet techniques, varied brush strokes

Mondays, September 12, 19, 26 and October 3
1:00 – 2:00 PM

$120 for four consecutive classes