PAINTING NATURE IN WATERCOLOUR | YANNY PETTERS
Day & Time: Fridays, 10am - 1pm
Format: In-studio & Online options
Location: Enniskerry
Skill Level: Intermediate & Advanced
Please see detailed class information below
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aBOUT THE CLASS
Botanical artist Yanny Petters has been working in watercolours for over 25 years & is a member of The Watercolour Society of Ireland and the Irish Society of Botanical Artists and the Dublin Painting and Sketching Club.
Yanny's watercolour classes are designed to help you progress your skills while experimenting with a variety of watercolour techniques. Sessions include demonstrations by Yanny guiding you through setting up a project through different watercolour methods while exploring mark making, looking at old master techniques as well as giving participants tips and information to develop their own style.
For a little insight into Yanny’s class check out our INSTAGRAM LIVE conversation
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The courses cover drawing, painting, and sketching from life. Each block has a theme, all are inspired by nature. Themes will include still life, floral and nature illustration and working from photographs. Participants will get lots of individual attention and encouragement in executing a chosen project and Yanny can give critique for the development of participants previous works from their portfolio. A basic knowledge of watercolour is helpful in this course.
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A3 cartridge paper,
A3 tracing paper,
A3 hot pressed 300gr watercolour paper,
A3 cold pressed 300gr watercolour paper,
masking tape,
(sharp) 2H and 3B pencil
Water soluble colour pencils, set of 12 or more Caran D’Ache(Museum Aquarelle) or Derwent Inktense
Two round pointed watercolour brushes, large (about 10mm thick) and medium (about 5mm thick)
Flat brush, 2 sizes
One large mop, a make-up brush will do.
Palette, can be a white ceramic plate or tile
Cotman Artists watercolour: Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Alizerin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue, Violet.
Kitchen towel
Water vessel/jam jar x 2
“Yanny’s style makes everything so interesting and am delighted to learn all about watercolour from her. It’s the highlight of my week. ”
