For your class project, you will mindfully paint three leafy, relaxing pieces of art with gestural marks using a variety of colors.

WHAT WE'LL DO:

First we’ll test our colors to ensure the ones we choose will work in the way we need them to
Next we’ll practice using our brush as an extension of ourselves to make gestural marks, suggestive of leaves.
Then we’ll learn how to deal with common watercolor issues
Lastly we’ll put all of this together to paint a bunch of leafy stalks in a variety of colors, working mindfully.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Watercolor Paper: While you can use any mixed media or watercolor paper, this will be most satisfying on good quality (300gsm+) paper.
Watercolor Paints: Use whatever you’ve got to hand. I use a Windsor & Newton starter set.
Round or mop brush: Pick a medium / large brush relative to the size of paper you want to use.
Water: To clean your brush and activate your paints.
Paper Towel / Rag: To dry your brush.

USEFUL LINKS:

Related classes:

For another mindful watercolour experience try Mindful Watercolor Values, Palettes & Brush Control
To further develop your watercolour skills, why not try my very first gentle technique class: Magical Watercolor Flower Paintings 101: The Art of Dispersion

MY LINKS

You can see more of my work on my website, or find me on Pinterest and Instagram, and tag me @shelleyskail to show off your creations!

Tony Handlon

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