Watercolor Landscape Painting

Dr. Mohammad Bhatti

Tuesday Mornings

Mar 18, 25, Apr 1, 8

9:00 pm - Noon pm

$220 Tuition/$180 members

Discover the beauty of painting landscapes in watercolor while mastering the core elements of technique, color, and value. In this course, you will learn how to capture the essence of natural scenes, from sweeping vistas to tranquil countryside, with a focus on creating depth, atmosphere, and realistic light.

In this class, you will:

• Explore Essential Techniques: Learn foundational watercolor techniques like washes, wet-on-wet, and layering to create vibrant landscapes with fluidity and texture.
• Master Color Theory: Understand how to mix and layer colors to bring life to your landscapes, from rich skies to lush greenery, and learn how to create harmonious color palettes that evoke mood and time of day.
• Understand the Power of Value: Learn how to use light and dark values to create depth, contrast, and volume in your landscapes, ensuring your paintings have dimension and a sense of space.
• Paint with Purpose: Focus on translating your vision of a landscape onto paper with an emphasis on composition, focal points, and balance.

Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate artist, this class will provide you with the skills and confidence to bring your landscape paintings to life through thoughtful technique, color harmony, and dynamic value. Join us and transform your landscapes into stunning works of art!

Supplies:

Graphite Pencils: HB, 2B (preferable)

Watercolor brushes : natural squirrel hair/soft synthetic )

Watercolor paint of your choice, pallet,

140 Lb arches ¼ size paper

Light weight Drawing Board

Eraser – masking tape

Note: Bring a few good quality rural photos/prints (6x6 inches) of your choice as reference photos