Watercolor Landscape Lesson

This fall some of my students painted this landscape filled with beautiful autumn colors and birch trees. These were painted in watercolor but you could try other mediums. So if you would like to try this yourself the steps are below. Have fun!

First, we draw the tree line towards the top of the paper, going across from one side to the other.
Then a line underneath that one that shows where a field would meet the trees in the background.

The next step is to use masking tape to block out areas of the paper for the birch trees. The masking tape can also anchor the paper.

Next we painted from the bottom to the top starting with yellow, then adding red all the way to the top of the tree line. Blue can be added while the red is still wet, blending to make a purple. Then the sky in blue at the top is painted and clouds added. I have shown several more steps in this painting, starting from the left. The masking tape has been peeled off of the trees after the paint has dried. In the middle 2 trees washes are added to the trees, showing the wonderful texture found on birch trees. Then finally darker details are added on the right 2 trees with mixes of blue and red.
In the final version more details are added with foliage in the background and foreground. 

Idea for an Upcoming Art Class!

Colors are amazing this time of year and the foliage is a beautiful subject for a watercolor painting. Add the reflection in water and the inspiration is doubled!!

Art Classes in Burrillville and Greenville

Tempera paint on silver paper

ART CLASSESl AFTER SCHOOL AND SATURDAYS! FallWinter 2014
check out schedules at

http://www.burrillville.org/Public_documents/burrillvilleri_recprog/KidsArtClass

Adult Basic Watercolor and More!

August 6, 13, 20, and 27 Mondays 6 to 7:30

Are you not sure of what materials to buy and how to use them?

Do you need some feedback as to where to go next with your art?

Come up with ideas to paint/draw

Learn techniques to add to your artwork

Be able to mix colors in many combinations

Know what materials to use to create an effect

This class will give students’ confidence and help you to decide the next steps to improve your art.

Narragansett Art Festival June 28 and 29

Come to the Narragansett Art Festival this coming weekend June 28 and 29! It will be held right in front of the towers with a beautiful view of the ocean. A great way to participate in a local event and meet artists.  Lots of artists will be there and I will be there to display and sell my watercolors, drawings, small books, and collage work. Hope to see you there!

New Summer Art Classes in Burrillville!

Art Classes starting July 15 and going to August 2. Sign up for one or 4 sessions! Creating, Painting, Drawing, Bookmaking, collage and More!!

New Art Classes starting in Burrillville

Blustery Day

Classes start April 30,  2014 and continue for 5 weeks. We will be creating lots of fun projects! 

Earth and Art at the Hive

   Earth and Art at the Hive

I will be showing a few pieces of my art work at an art show at The Hive on Ten Rod Road in Wickford, RI during April and May. The opening is on May 3^rd from 5 to 8 pm and I would love it if you could come.

Thanks and I hope to see you there!