Show Us Your Field Studies

Assignment

This class is all about painting with travel in mind so for the next week I want you to keep your painting kit with you at all times and create collection of 1 to 5 watercolor studies.

There are no restrictions on subject matter, some people are interested in landscape, some the way light bounces off a wall and others are more into people. Paint whatever you see around you and find intriguing. The only restriction is that it's in watercolor, and done "in the field."

Start by posting images of your color sheets and color mixing tests. This way you share the beginning of your project publicly and can encourage each other to keep working.

Deliverable

Upload at least 1 watercolor sketch done on location.

If you choose to share your paintings on Instagram or other social media use the HashTag #TravelPaintingXSkillshare #Skillshare

Materials

Please read through the descriptions or watch the video on materials before spending any money.

Travel Watercolor Set

Brushes

Paper

Paint:

A travel Kit with cool and warm versions of the primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and a Burt Sienna.

Remember "cotman" or "student" grade paints have slightly less pigment in them but will work fine, and paints labeled "artist" are usually professional quality.

Brands I like:

Windsor Newton

Greeleaf and Blue Berry

Sennelier

Note: I don't use white or black paint but many kits come with them and it is entirely up to you whether to use them or not.

Brushes:

A good medium sized watercolor brush is able to hold water, is large enough to lay down a wash of color and can hold a fine point at the tip.

Some kits come with very small "travel brushes" which are basically useless accept for line work and very easily lost, I don't recommend using them for this class.

Niji water brushes

Raphael Kolinsky brushes

Paper:

A sheet of watercolor paper. There are two main types of watercolor paper Hot Press and Cold Press. Hot Press paper is smooth and Cold Press is bumpy. I prefer cold press because I love the texture and the ragged edges but, both are great.

Arches 100% cotton rag paper or Fabriano

A good rule to stick to is always get acid-free (this means it’s archival and will not yellow overtime) 100% cotton paper that is at least 140lb (don’t worry it doesn’t actually way that much it’s just a paper thing).

Pinterist Board with examples of travel and watercolor painting

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