Let's begin with a glaze laying exercise using one large egg shape. This way you will have an idea of pigment to water ratios before you begin the class. Here are the instructions:

-draw egg shape on watercolour paper

-lightly put in lines that show roundness of egg

-paint a nice bright yellow over all (let's not worry about putting shading on this one just yet)

- begin with a soft pink or red and glaze some horizontal or vertical stripes at least 1/4 inch thick-dry-

- continue with what ever colours you like, overlapping stripes (but remember to dry in between colours!)

- near the end you may decide to add some darker , thinner stripes

- this can be the end or you may decide to add shading as shown in the "bonus project" lesson in the class.

- I have attached a supply list and 2 egg images(one larger, one smaller) to transfer to your watercolour paper. I've also included for inspiration, some photos of very old eggs done by my husband's very talented grandmother and some produced by my children and I over the years. Then I added a surprise picture at the end, entitled "The Easter Bunny Ain't Got Nuthin" On Me" Hope you like it!

Kathi Hirstein

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