Developing your artists skills: Color, Light and Shadows

This intensive workshop is designed for anyone who would like to develop their artists skills and understand how to apply the fundamental aspects of color, light and shadows in their work.

This five-week workshop is devoted to the creation of dynamic and meaningful compositions.  The workshop will meet Mondays beginning on March 4th through April 1st 2024 at Mentors in Gunnison, Colorado. The program is intended for participants with experience in water-based media (watercolor and/or acrylic paints), colored pencils, pastels, and/or graphite

If you any further question please contact Don Seastrum directly through the contact section of the web-site.

Materials

Since this is not a media-specific course the participants will select the media employed to complete a workshop exercises. Some form of media must be capable of producing color compositions.

Suggest Materials:

Watercolor

Colors:

Davy’s Gray                 Payne’s Gray

Sepia                            Burnt Umber

Indigo Blue                  Terra Verde (Earth Green)

Yellow Ochre               Red Ochre

Yellow Oxide              Red Oxide

Lamp Black                 Ivory Black

If you already have a preferred color palette you are always welcome to bring those rather than the suggested colors.

Brushes: 

Quality synthetic is OK, make sure it is soft and makes a nice point when worked in water. (Sable is the best, but expensive)

One inch flat, round small, medium and medium/large.

Water Color Paid (Block) no larger than 18x24

Drawing Notebook (for all preliminary work).  I would suggest you get a drawing notebook with a ringed spine so that it can be easily opened and used for support while drawing.  Apx. 11x14 If you are bringing these with you these sizes are easy to fit into your suitcase. 

Drawing pencils: 4H and 6H

Portable Pencil sharpener

Eraser