Welcome to this short form class! where we'll be concentrating on fluid expressive brush strokes and translucency.

I've had requests about this method from you, thank you! So, I felt it was time to get us started, and what better way to approach this but in a short form, gentle, non-stressy class!

This style does take a wee bit of practise, and I can prove to be frustrating at first.
So, let me take any frustration away, and create a little bubble where we can practise in a fun, less-threatening way.

We will be using predominantly white, as this will enhance our appreciation of dark and light.

These are great on tinted or black paper, but you could always follow along using white paper and use a darker hue to practise translucency with. It's easier on tinted paper, though, as we are going to be working with the paper to provide the background for our translucent brush strokes.

What we'll be covering in class:

How To Use Paint Value:

Lightness and Darkness: Value describes how light or dark a colour is,
Contrast:The difference in value between different areas of an artwork creates contrast, which can be used to emphasise certain elements or create a sense of drama.
Depth and Form: By using background translucent petals and more pigmented foreground petals
Mood and Atmosphere: Value can also be used to evoke different moods and atmospheres. For example, a painting with mostly dark values might feel somber or mysterious, while a painting with mostly light values might feel bright and cheerful.
How To Create Fluid, expressive brush strokes using a flat or filbert brush.
How to use highlights to create contrast and a bit of drama!
Learning when less is more (sometimes quite challenging to know when to stop lol)

This Class is For:

Those who are looking for a zero-stress class
Those looking for a beginner-level expressive Rose floral style
Those wanting to explore translucency
Those who need a short form class due to life-demands!
Those experiencing creative block; this is a great way of finding your mojo and getting things moving again, in just 15 minutes.

Enjoy!!

Materials:

Fabriano Tiziano pastel paper (or black watercolour paper like Stonehenge or black/grey sugar paper)

Holly Tomas Art

Watercolour | Gouache | Mixed Media

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