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Painting in Community
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
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Landscapes in Watercolor
During this series we will be exploring wet on wet watercolor techniques for landscape painting. This fall, Liz will introduce basic watercolor concepts and techniques for application in landscape painting.
Those new to watercolor may choose to just play with the ideas and techniques that Liz introduces. Others who are more advanced may decide to work on a painting of their own inspiration or from slides that Liz shares during the class
We will paint, listen to soothing music and share our creations. There will be opportunities to ask questions during and at the end of the session.
Bring yourself and your favorite painting supplies. (Also see suggested materials below).
From Liz: I highly recommend that you have a 9×12 inch cold pressed Arches watercolor block or larger. The pages are adhered to the block and allow for wet in wet washes essential to watercolor landscapes so that the paper does not warp. If you just have a watercolor sketch pad or loose sheets of watercolor paper it will be very difficult to accomplish the washes and techniques I am introducing. I also recommend that you have the type and size brushes recommended in the announcement for this session.
This program will be offered monthly on the following Mondays:

November 10
December 15

**Limited to 12 participants
Some Suggested Materials*:
Below is a list supplies from Cheap Joes www.cheapjoes.com (Liz’s favorite place to purchase watercolor supplies. Prices are generally 40% off store prices and are of high quality). High quality watercolor supplies are needed to achieve many watercolor effects.

Arches Watercolor Pads (9×12” cold pressed or size of your choice Quality watercolor paper is essential for the best wet on wet effects and Arches is a high quality but reasonably priced paper. I recommend the pad for testing and experimentation while the block is essential for wet on wet paintings. (see below)
Arches Watercolor Block (9x 12 inch cold pressed or size of your choice) essential for wet on wet watercolor paintings
Watercolor Paint Van Gogh or Winsor and Newton pocket box set). Pocket boxes or field box sets are the best way to start out as they provide all the basic colors you need for a very affordable cost,(or bring paint you have on hand). High quality paints are highly recommended to ensure the effects unique to watercolor painting.
Watercolor Brush, round size 6 or 8 –Cheap Joes Golden Fleece is a good choice at a reasonable price.
Watercolor Brush, Flat Wash, size 3/4” or 1”. Cheap Joes Golden Fleece is a good choice.
Squeeze bottle for water
Soft eraser (Tombo Mono Erasers).
Small plastic palette
Pencils: standard and/or mechanical
3 small jars or containers for water 4-6 ounces is sufficient
Paper towels
