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Kuretake Art Nouveau Illustrative Watercolor Inspired by Alphonse Mucha taught by Liz Carlson (Multi-Session)
January 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Multi-Session Class
Via Zoom 3 Thursdays, Jan 15-29 from 10am-12pm Central TimeVIRTUAL
Join Liz for a three week immersive class inspired by the art of Alphonse Mucha; who was perhaps the inspiration behind the Kuretake Gansi Art Nouveau watercolor set. This palette of colors has soft natural tones and bold pops The paint itself is a rich and velvety texture.
In class you’ll work on technique and unique color schemes turning Muchas sketches into your own art!
You can work on your favorite watercolor paper or in a watercolor sketchbook. This class includes homework and transfer illustrations.
Reference images and transfer illustrations will be emailed to participants.
Supplies: All class materials are available for purchase from our store Wet Paint Artists’ Materials. We are open 10-6pm daily at 1684 Grand Avenue in St. Paul, MN or online at www.wetpaintart.com.
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Art Nouveau 24 Colors Set– This set lends itself perfectly to the color range of the work of Alphonse Mucha.
You are welcome to use additional colors, although the focus will be on this color range and style of watercolor.
Brushes: selection of your choice
Princeton Snap Rounds 0, 2, 4, 6, Princeton Select Pointed Filbert 2, 4
OR Princeton RealValue White Taklon 5pk (PB9174)
Sketchbook(s) or Paper: Your favorite watercolor sketchbook will do. Or some of your favorite watercolor paper. Here are some of my favorites: Sketchbooks: Stillman & Birn Beta (softcover 8×10) 270gsm OR Global Art Hand Book Watercolor Journal, both weights are good, 5.5×8.25, 8.25sq or 8.25×10.5 OR Pentalic Nature Sketch 9×6 or 8.5×11 Sheets: Arches 140# cold press or heavier or Fabriano 140# cold press or heavier.
Optional Extras:
Small watercolor palette (strongly recommended)
Fine-liner pens, such as Micron, Faber-Castell or Staedtler, a small and medium size if you want to work on inking.
HB, 2H pencil, Purple painters tape, small clear ruler, Kneaded eraser
Instructions for preparation prior to class:
–Print out at least the line illustration(will be emailed). You can either open the other images on another device for reference or print them out.
–To transfer the line illustration, use transfer paper under the photocopy or apply graphite(softer pencil or stick) to the back of the copy.
–Trace over the lines and it will transfer on to your surface (journal page or single sheet).
Classes have a limited space available and some fill quickly. Decisions about whether to cancel a class or add another session are typically made one week prior to the start of a class. If a class you are interested in is full we will have a waiting list and will contact you if a space opens up. If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment (fewer than 4 registrations) all registrations will be promptly refunded.
Ticket Instruction: You must choose a quantity to activate “get tickets”. To pay for a class registration with a Wet Paint gift card, please call 651-698-6431
