• Explore Color Mixing and Harmony: Dive into the world of color theory and discover how to mix vibrant, harmonious palettes that bring your floral compositions to life with depth and luminosity.
• Create Dynamic Compositions: Unlock the secrets to creating dynamic and engaging floral compositions, from arranging focal points to balancing negative space and creating visual movement within your paintings.
• Develop Your Unique Style: Explore various approaches to loose floral painting and discover how to develop your own signature style that reflects your personality and artistic vision.
• Build Confidence and Creativity: Overcome the fear of making mistakes and embrace the joy of experimentation as you gain the confidence and skills to paint loose florals with ease and confidence.

After completing the course, you’ll be able to create stunning watercolor floral paintings that exude energy, emotion, and beauty, captivating viewers and leaving a lasting impression with your expressive artwork.

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Watercolor Paints:

• A set of watercolor paints with a range of colors (including primary colors) in tubes or pans.

Watercolor Brushes:

• A variety of watercolor brushes in different sizes and shapes, including round brushes for detail work, flat brushes for washes, and script liner or rigger for line work.
• Synthetic or natural hair brushes, depending on personal preference and budget.

Watercolor Paper:

• Watercolor paper specifically designed for painting with watercolors.
• Cold-pressed or rough paper for added texture.
• A couple of pieces of Yupo (8 x 8, 9 x 12 or 11 x 14)

Palette:

• A watercolor palette for mixing and diluting paints.

Water Containers:

• Containers or jars for holding water for rinsing brushes.

Masking Fluid:

• Masking fluid for preserving white areas of the paper or creating special effects.

Pencil and Eraser:

• Pencils for sketching compositions onto watercolor paper.
• Soft graphite pencils (e.g., HB or 2B) for easy erasing.
• Kneaded erasers or white plastic erasers for making corrections.

Paper Towels or Rags:

• Paper towels or rags for blotting excess water or paint from brushes and paper.
• Absorbent material to keep work areas clean and tidy.

Palette Knife or Plastic Card:

• Palette knife, scraps of watercolor paper or plastic card for creating texture, or scraping paint.

Masking Tape:

• Masking tape or low tack painters tape for securing watercolor paper to a board or work surface. (This is optional as we will be working relatively small.)

Spray Bottle:

• Holbein Spray bottle filled with water for creating texture effects.
• Large Spray bottle for wetting down palette

Reference Materials:

• Reference photos or images of subjects for inspiration and guidance.
• Printouts or digital files for easy reference during the workshop.

Miscellaneous Supplies:

• Drawing boards or easels for supporting watercolor paper while painting.
• Apron or smock to protect clothing from paint splatters and spills.
• Masking fluid remover (if using masking fluid) for removing dried masking fluid from paper.
• Hairdryer for speeding up drying times between layers or techniques.
• Notebook or sketchbook for taking notes or sketching ideas during the workshop.
• Optional: Additional art supplies such as watercolor pencils, pastels, or ink (ultra fine sharpie) for mixed-media experimentation.

As an artist working across multiple mediums including acrylics, watercolor, and oil, my creative journey is characterized by a passion for self-expression and exploration. Through bold and expressive brushwork, I seek to evoke emotions, stir the imagination, and invite viewers into a world of vibrant colors and dynamic forms. Drawing inspiration from the beauty of nature, the complexities of human emotion, and the interplay of light and shadow, my work reflects reverence for the world around me and a desire to capture its essence on canvas.

I revel in the versatility acrylic paints in many of my paintings, using bold strokes and rich layers of color to create dynamic compositions that pulse with energy and movement. Each acrylic piece is a testament to my fascination with texture, shape, and form. In watercolor, I embrace the fluidity and spontaneity of the medium, allowing pigments to mingle and flow freely across the paper to create ethereal and dreamlike images that blur the line between reality and imagination. And in oil, I relish the richness and depth of color, using thick impasto layers and subtle glazes to build intricate textures and evoke a sense of drama and intensity.

At the heart of my artistic practice lies a commitment to authenticity and emotional truth. Through my expressionistic style, I strive to communicate the rawness and complexity of human experience, inviting viewers to connect with the universal themes of love, loss, longing, and hope. Whether through the bold, gestural marks of my acrylics, the delicate washes of my watercolors, or the lush, layered surfaces of my oils, each piece is an invitation to journey beyond the confines of the physical world and into the realm of the soul.