LIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP
Realistic Watercolor Glass Still Life
with Lorraine Watry, Master Artist & Mentor
Create realistic, shiny glass with vibrant colors and a soft focus background.
You Will Learn:
Learn how to “see” and simplify complex reflections into paintable shapes.
Understand how light interacts with transparent surfaces.
Layer washes for depth and transparency.
Practice key techniques, including masking, softening edges, and hard and soft edges for realism.
Audience: Fine Art Painters
Medium: Watercolor
Stages: Aspiring, Emerging
Session Dates & Times:
May 28, 29, 30, June 12, 13
9 am-12 pm MDT / 11 am-2 pm EDT /
4-7 pm BST
$357.50
25 in stock
WORKSHOP Description
This engaging online watercolor workshop will guide you through the process of painting realistic glass with confidence and clarity. You’ll learn how to observe and interpret the abstract shapes, light, and reflections that make glass such a unique and rewarding subject.
Working step-by-step alongside Lorraine, you’ll complete a beautiful glass still-life while building essential watercolor skills you can apply to future projects.
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🎥 WORKSHOP RECORDINGS available for 1-YEAR after the workshop ends!
🎥 NOTE: Workshop Recordings may be offered for sale at a future date at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
High School, University, and College students get 20% OFF. See FAQs at the bottom of page.
Supply List
- Watercolor paper, 12″x12″ cold press 140lb (I use Fabriano or Arches), scrap paper for testing colors or techniques.
- Watercolor Brushes, #4 or #6 and #14, #20 or larger that come to a good point (I use Silver Black Velvet blend brushes), also small #2 acrylic flat brush for softening edges & lifting.
- Professional watercolor paint, my favorite brands are Daniel Smith and Holbein – Ultramarine, Indanthrone, Phthalo Blue (green shade), Quinacridone Lilac, Quinacridone Coral, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Transparent Pyrrol Orange, New Gamboge, Burnt Umber.
- Gatorboard to attach your paper to (I stretch my paper and attach it with staples to the board).
- Masking Fluid (I use Winsor Newton colorless masking fluid) for small highlights in the background and then on main subject when masking tape is removed.
- Palette – I like the large mixing area of a Stephen Quiller palette.
- Two water containers.
- Towels – paper or cloth (flower sack towels).
*Make sure upon registration to find the Instruction Packet pinned to the top of your MastriusChat group – it has pre-workshop instructions*
Instructor Bio
Lorraine Watry earned her Bachelor of Fine Art Degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She lives and works in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Lorraine teaches workshops and classes, and gives demonstrations in person and online.
Lorraine is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the 2022/2023 Vice President and Newsletter Director. She is also a signature member of the Rocky Mountain National Watercolor Society, American Women Artists, the Colorado Watercolor Society, and the Pikes Peak Watercolor Society. Lorraine’s paintings have been juried into many national and international exhibitions.
Lorraine is an award-winning artist focusing on waterscapes, wildlife, and reflective objects. She has worked with watercolor for more than 28 years and is in her 14th year of teaching watercolor classes and workshops. Lorraine’s watercolor YouTube channel has over 25,000 subscribers. Her “Watercolor Techniques for Beginners” video has over a million views.
Lorraine’s paintings are a part of many private and corporate collections. In 2022, Lorraine’s painting, “Coral Chorus Line” was juried into the 155th American Watercolor Society Exhibition and her painting, “Feather’s and Brass” was selected for the 2022 Fabriano in Aquarello Exhibition in Fabriano, Italy. Lorraine’s painting, “Spa Day” was awarded Best in Show at the 2021 Pikes Peak International Watermedia Exhibition. Her painting of flamingos, “Coral Chorus Line”, juried into the 2021 Birds in Art Exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. Lorraine’s paintings are published in the Best of Watercolor series – Splash 14, 20, and 23. Lorraine was filmed as a featured artist by “Colour in Your Life”, an Australian art TV show, in 2018. In 2015, Lorraine’s painting, ‘Sonata for Horns’ was juried into the prestigious, international exhibition – the Shenzhen Biennial in China.
Her paintings are winners of prestigious awards from the National Watercolor Society and other juried exhibitions including Rocky Mountain National, Watercolor West, San Diego Watercolor Society and the Transparent Watercolor Society. Lorraine’s painting, “Tadpole Takeout”, won 2nd place in the International Artists Magazine, ‘Wildlife’ competition, and is published in the Oct/Nov 2018 issue. She has also received recognition from art publications including – International Artist Magazine, The Artist Magazine, & Pratique des Arts.
LIVE COURSE FAQ
How many registrations are required for a course to start?
A minimum of 8 registrations are required. If 8 registrations are not received by the time the course is 24 hours from starting, the course will be cancelled and all registrants will receive complete refunds.
What is the maximum number of people in a course?
This varies for each course. The maximum number of registrations is decided by the instructor.
Can I get a refund?
Up until 72 hours before a course’s first session you can receive a complete refund. You can cancel your registration via the My Account portal, or by contacting Registrations@Mastrius.com.
After this time no refunds will be given (if you have extenuating circumstances you believe justify a refund, contact us at Registrations@Mastrius.com).
Can I register for a course already in progress?
No. Once a course has started, no new registrations are accepted.
Where will my course be held?
All courses meet online over Zoom. You will need a device equipped with a camera and a microphone to fully participate.
If you have not used Zoom before, learn about how to use it here.
If you don’t regularly use Zoom, we recommend you join your first session 10-15 minutes early in case your computer needs to install or update Zoom.
How do I join my course?
You will receive a welcome email from Registrations@Mastrius.com when you register. This email includes the Zoom link to join your course session. You will also receive 24 hour and 2 hour reminder emails before each session, and each of these emails includes the Zoom link. You can also access the Zoom link to join your course in your MastriusChat group.
Are the sessions recorded?
Yes, every session is recorded and are typically available 24 hours after a session ends. All session recordings will remain available for the duration of the course, and for ONE YEAR following the last session. The recordings are viewable within the MastriusChat platform, and cannot be downloaded.
Workshop recordings may be offered for sale at a future time at Mastrius, with the consent of the instructor.
What if I miss a session?
You’ll be able to watch the session’s recording. If you have questions the recording doesn’t address, you can ask them in the chat feed of your course’s private MastriusChat group.
What is MastriusChat?
MastriusChat is an online discussion platform. You and your fellow course registrants will be assigned to a private MastriusChat group where you can connect and support eachother via the chat “feed”. Your group is also where you’ll access the session recordings. Other resources in your MastriusChat group include a link to join your course sessions, and a library your instructor can use to share resources.
What is a Navigator?
A Navigator is an artist who joins your course to ensure both instructor and registrants have an enjoyable experience. They support (as required) with technology, timekeeping, moderating questions, and between-session discussions on MastriusChat. The Navigator has also joined the course as participant, and just like you, they’re wanting to grow their skills and learn the material.
I’m not ready to register because I still have questions. Who do I contact?
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Reach out to us at Mastrius@Mastrius.com and we’ll do our best to support you.
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