Designs that combine watercolor & graphite are full of character and charm. Not to mention fun to create and beautiful to look at! I'm all about simple designs that pack a punch! You create these designs with me in real time as I demonstrate and explain every single step and brushstroke. Here's what else you get in class:

You learn 5 elegant designs
- Leaves
- Floral stem
- Daisy
- Sunflower
- Blue Thistle
Handouts included - Located under the "Projects and Resources" tab
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I'm notorious for explaining exactly how you hold, angle and maneuver your wedge (or triangle) brush to achieve gorgeous brush strokes
I use a Beste Fountain wedge brush but you can easily substitute your favorite round brush for the leaves and/or florals
- A triangle or petals brush is awesome for class too
You learn how to keep your pencil work simple, striking, and effective
Learn how to use a blending stump and tortillion for soft beautiful tones
Minimal supplies needed (see below)
You use a limited color palette & use what you have. Colors do not need to be exact
No stress about difficult compositions
You will be able to use these 5 designs as stand-alone art pieces or to enhance other projects
At the end of class, you'll have 5 new designs to enhance your creative portfolio
You'll also have the knowledge & skill to continue creating endless watercolor & graphite art pieces

Class Supplies:

Watercolors: Your choice. I will be using some or all of these: Quinacridone red, Neutral tint, Quinacridone gold, Perylene green, Yellow, Violet, Cadmium red light, Ultramarine blue (deep shade)
Signo Uni-ball white pen, White gelly roll, or Dr Ph Martins Bleedproof white
Watercolor Paper: Canson XL cold-pressed watercolor paper or Arches cold-pressed watercolor paper, 140#, (or your favorite watercolor paper)
Bristol smooth surface (optional)
Brushes
- Wedge or Triangle Brush (any size) - I typically use an 8 overall and a 6 for smaller areas
- Small round brush (size 3 or 4, or similar)
- Large brush (only used once for a background watercolor wash)
Graphite Pencils: I use General Pencil Co (Kimberly) pencils (H, HB, 2H, 4H, 2B, 4B)
Eraser - Kneaded eraser and others I like are Tombow Mono Zero eraser and/or Staedtler
Pencil sharpener, as needed
Tortillion or Blending stump (however, you could use a Q-tip, clean eye shadow brush, small stiff paintbrush, or edge of tissue or paper towel)
2 water jars
Tissues or paper towels

Looking to purchase a Wedge, Triangle, or Petals brush?

Jerry's Artarama
- also sold separately as Golden Taklon Brush Wedge (size 6 or 10)
Fox and Quills Etsy (use coupon code "jensweeney" for 15% discount) - coupon subject to change or be discontinued
For my UK friends: Rosemary and Co (Series 318: Triangular Golden Synthetic)
John Neal Booksellers - Silver Ruby Satin Triangle brush
Princeton Velvetouch Petals brush - On Amazon and various other retailer

Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan

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