In this class, we are going to create what I like to call beautiful messes... we are going to experiment with our supplies, our colors, and build our way up to larger abstract pieces as we go.

We'll start out in our sketchbooks to get started and create ourselves a small reference library of colors and marks to refer back to. Then we'll move on to smaller pieces that will be our inspiration jumping-off point to creating larger pieces. Then we'll take all that inspiration and create a larger abstract piece.

This class is for you if:

You love learning new techniques for your art
You are interested in learning more about watercolors and mixing in pastels
You love experimenting with art supplies
You love watching how others approach their painting practice

Supplies: I encourage you to use the supplies you have on hand to do your projects. You do not have to purchase any specific supplies for this class. It is all about experimenting with the supplies you have and learning to let loose.

Watercolor paper - I Iike cold press 140lb paper for my bigger sampler pieces and 110lb watercolor paper in my sketchbooks
Various paintbrushes and mark making tools
Watercolor paints - I have a video in class on the exact colors I'm using - but I encourage you to play with the watercolor paints you might have on hand. Don't feel like you need to go out and buy a bunch of new supplies.
Pastels - I'm using pencils, soft pastels, and hard pastel sticks - I encourage you to play and substitute if you don't have pastels on hand. I like colored pencils and Neocolor II crayons for some of these techniques too.

Holly Jewell

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