Hello, Creative Friend and welcome back to class!

We have some new concepts to explore today - specifically how to create whimsical ink and watercolor paintings! I'll be explaining and demonstrating a unique approach to this subject matter using my favorite pens, and showing you the beauty of detailed line work combined with loose washes.

Some prior drawing experience will benefit you, however it's not required, as I will be supplying the pre-sketched compositions for you to print and trace. Beginners and intermediate students alike will learn how to improve their pen work along with gaining an understanding of soft watercolor washes.

Supplies

Legion 140 lb. Watercolor Paper

Watercolors:

Daniel Smith: Undersea Green

Sennelier: Blue Indigo

Maimeri Blu: Yellow Ochre, Sepia, Rose Lake

Winsor and Newton: Lamp Black

Round Brushes (I'll be using a variety of Princeton brushes) in size 6 and 8. Filbert size 2 and 6.

Faber Castell HB Drawing Pencil

Faber Castell Dust Free Eraser

Micron Pen .25 and .45 in Sepia

Palette or Salad Plate

Cup of Water

Paper Towel to blot

Traced Sketches (you will find these attached below)

Intro:

Welcoming you and discussing what you can expect to learn in this class.

Supplies:

Here we'll take a few moments to discuss what we'll need from our "toolbox" to successfully complete the class.

Exploring Micron Pens and Loose Watercolor Washes:

Before diving into the lesson, we will familiarize ourselves with the pens we'll be using, noting the differences in thickness and stylistic approach. Next, we will cover a variety of ways to fill in our line work with watercolor.

Sketching a Sunflower:

I will take you through one complete sketch from start to finish, explaining the whys behind my choices and the how-to steps necessary to achieve our vintage approach to line work and watercolor. You will need your pencil and dust-free eraser.

Penning the Sunflower: