When we create a painting, we must think about “shapes” not “things”. Using a limited palette, the class will create this painting of a barn by water. All objects in the painting are shapes, not real things. We “symbolize” what we want the person viewing our paintings to see. Whether it’s a building, grasses, rocks, reflections, trees, or other objects, each has a shape and texture at the perimeter edge. It’s important to master these edges. Combined with these concepts is Value, Color and Variety.
In the morning, Paul will introduce the subject and what to consider before painting. The drawing is prepared for the afternoon, then after lunch Paul demonstrates his damp paper technique for controlling watercolor and extending working time.
T A Y L O R F I N E A R T
Watercolor supplies – Limited palette
WC PAPER: Arches 140 lb Cold Pressed. Two pieces 11 x 15. (1/2 sheet cut in half)
PAINT: Bring tubes of paint, not pans or dried out paint. This is most important. We will use
three colors. Alizarin Crimson, Cad Yellow Medium, Ultra Marine Blue.
BRUSHES: FLATS: ½”, ¾”, 1” ROUNDS: 6, #8, #10. Also, a #4, Liner brush.
PALETTE: A white ceramic plate will suffice foregoing a palette. If you have a palette, you may
use it.
PAPER SUPPORT PANEL: 16” x 23”. Nonabsorbent. The best materials are Plexiglas or
sealed wood. Another option is a 16 x 23 painting panel for oils, without canvas.
PLEASE AVOID ANYTHING MASONITE OR POUROUS AS IN FOAMCORE.
CLIPS: Four (4) “Bulldog” clips or stationary clips.
OTHER INCIDENTALS:
Paper towels
Clean hand towel
Cellulose sponge
2H pencil
Soft eraser
Two plastic water containers, no glass please.
Small spritzer bottle
Large foam brush
This list is meant to be a guide. If you have most of the items, choose only what is necessary.
For questions: 585-334-3417, or email: ptaylor@paulallentaylor.com
