Sketching and Painting Architecture with Ink & Watercolor

Enjoy the fun of sketching buildings and urban scenes with ink and watercolor — a technique that encompasses the visual appeal of both drawing and painting. The class will include choosing a subject, creating a composition, taking both a methodical and loose approach, line quality, paint handling, and the fundamentals of linear perspective. (These techniques will also be useful for “urban sketching” on location.) The class will include a demonstration by the instructor as well as individual instruction at each students level of ability, but it is suggested that students have basic drawing skills.  

 

Supplies:   

  • Pencils, 2H & HB 

  • Kneaded eraser (or white “plastic” eraser) 

  • Pigment liners (Pigma Micron or similar), sizes 01, 03 and 05 or similar 

  • Alternately, a fountain pen that can be filled from bottled ink (some suggestions: Twsbi Eco or Lamy Safari pens with a fine or medium point); and waterproof ink, (some examples: De Atramentis Document Ink or Noodler’s Black). These can be ordered online. (Sources: www.gouletpens.com, www.jetpens.com) 

  • Watercolor pad, block or loose paper, 9x12”, 11x14” or similar, hot press, vellum or cold press surface, at least 140lb/300gsm weight 

  • Watercolors, tubes or pans, (student grade paints, like Cotman, are OK for this class). Suggested colors (others are fine):  

  • Ultramarine Blue 

  • Cadmium Yellow (hue) 

  • Alizarin Crimson (hue) 

  • Cadmium Red Light or Pale (hue) 

  • Sap Green 

  • Burnt Sienna 

  • Yellow Ochre 

  • Watercolor brushes, synthetics are fine, suggested sizes: 

  • Flat, 3/4”, 1/4” 

  • Round, #12, #6 

  • Rigger (Liner), #3 

  • Watercolor palette with generous mixing area  

  • Reference photos will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own 


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Sketching and Painting Architecture with Ink & Watercolor
01/16/2025 - 03/20/2025

Sketching and Painting Architecture with Ink & Watercolor

01/16/2025 - 03/20/2025



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$280.00/person
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