In this class, you will learn three techniques to create galaxy lettering and also learn one layer galaxy painting techniques. Technique A is using watercolors and a paintbrush to fill in the outline of lettering with a galaxy. Technique B is using a brush pen to lay down lettering as a base and then using watercolor paint and a paintbrush to create a galaxy on top of the brush pen base. Technique C is to use brush pens and water to create galaxy letters.

The class will begin by going over supplies used and show two ways to transfer text. The two ways to transfer text include: using your iPad as a makeshift light box and how to transfer text from print to watercolor paper using pencil. The class will then go on to explore colors and blending - both watercolor and brush pen. Next, I will demonstrate how to create six different galaxies in rectangular shape for practice. Once we have practiced making galaxies in rectangles, I will then get into the three techniques to create galaxy letters by demonstrating step by step how I paint them in letters: A, B, and C. I will also include how I add starts to the galaxy and how to make three different shadows to make your letters pop. The class will wrap up with two bonuses - demonstration and time-lapse of two different project examples, "Shine like the Stars" piece and "Reach for the Stars" piece. I end the class with a discussion on ideas for the class project.

Exact supplies I use in the class:

Paper: Canson XL watercolor paper, coldpress, 140 lb 300g
Paint Brushes: Princeton Neptune - Round, size 2 ; Faber Castell brush from the connector set of paints comparable to a size 8; A flat brush with stiff bristles for making stars
Paint: Royal Talens Ecoline liquid watercolors - 337, 311, 205, 600, 578, 507, 700
Dr. PH Martin's Bleed Proof White
White Gel Pen: Sakura Gelly Roll and Uniball Signo
Waterbased Markers: Tombow Dual Brush Pens - 755, 933, 055, 245, 443, 606, 015, 065, 075, 095
Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen fineliner
No. 2 Pencil
Eraser
Ruler
Two water containers
Absorbent cloth: paper towel

Option Supplies I use in this class:

IPad
Computer with Microsoft Word, printer, and printer paper
Heat Gun
Metallic Gold Paint: Kuretake Starry Colors Palette - No. 903
Washi Tape

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