Description
This dynamic workshop is designed to enable participants of all levels to quickly gain confidence in approaching the head and figure in a more spontaneous, intuitive and expressive way. Demonstrations, class instruction, individual assistance, “show and tell”, and a series of “fun” exercises, will weave into class painting time. Special emphasis will be on achieving a fresh look of translucent flesh tones in the portrait with unique color changes, which will add to the excitement of capturing the essence of the subject. Capturing the essence of children will be included. Many “features” will be covered! All levels will benefit and help is available to those who are new to the portrait and figure. No Fear!!
Students will have an opportunity to work from their photographs or Janet’s. Our goals will be to “see” in new ways — bringing “life” and interpretation to the portrait and figure, and to discover intuitive color and design. Janet will provide some drawing “helps” for anyone who is new to painting people.
SUPPLY LIST
Janet Rogers, AWS
386-451-8441
Website: www.watercolorsbyrogers.com E-mail: [email protected]
“Expressive Watercolors – with Faces & Figures”
Dear Students: I look forward to our workshop. Below is a SUGGESTED list of supplies. PLEASE DO NOT FEEL YOU HAVE TO HAVE EVERYTHING!! Hopefully you already have supplies that are the same or comparable. Please call me for any questions (cell: 386-451-8441) or E-Mail: [email protected]. Website: www.watercolorsbyrogers.com
WATERCOLOR PAPERS: I suggest 140lb Coldpressed such as Arches Bright White (or natural) (I use the wrong side) or 140lb Rough Arches Bright White or Natural. You can also use Fabriano cold pressed, or Kilimanjaro found at Cheap Joes Art Stuff (they are really nice wc papers) It will be helpful to have extra watercolor paper (could be backs of old paintings, etc.) for painting exercises. Of course, you will also need a board like a foam core I use a Champion Art Mate size 17 x 22 inch (material is what they use for political signs) to support your painting. If you paint larger you may want a gatorboard. We do many paintings, so please bring enough watercolor paper (approx. 3 to 5 paintings per day can be 1/2 sheets or 1/4 sheets). or like I said if you want larger(I USUALLY USE 1/2 sheets for demos)
OTHER PAPERS: A pad of cheap drawing paper will be needed in any portrait or figure workshop.
PENCILS: I suggest a #2B pencil for drawing on the watercolor paper, but really love the ebony pencils (or 6B) for drawing exercises. A kneaded eraser and pencil sharpener will be handy. PALETTE: I use various palettes, such as Cheap Joes Piggy Back, Jones Palette, etc. I also use a Jasper Tray (plastic type butcher tray) to make more pigment areas. Palettes should have individual wells plus larger area for mixing.
OTHER STUFF: Hair dryer(we can share), container for water, paper towels (I love Bounty).
We will work from photos for the Portrait & Figures workshop. Please bring photos of people to work from (can be friends, family, someone who interests you or even from magazines since this is for practice) ones with good lights and darks (shadow shapes). Ideally shadow shapes should should be more than 1/2 of face. (Please see my website for sample). SOME STUDENTS WISH TO WORK ON PHOTOS I WILL WORK FROM SO I WILL SUPPLY THEM WITH DRAWINGS THAT YOU CAN COPY I will also have some photos if you do not have any you like plus have tracings you can borrow. Many students will be interested in painting children, which we will also cover. You are welcome to take photos of any paintings and demos. You may want to bring a pre-drawn drawing on wc paper for your portrait but we will also do drawings in class it just may be reassuring if you are new to portraits. Also you may want to bring tracing paper to trace your own drawing again to have for practicing flesh tones. I WILL BRING A TRACING LIGHT BOX FOR ALL TO USE AT THE WORKSHOP
BRUSHES: I like the following: A 1/4 inch Flat brush such as King Art 9550 Wash, a One Stroke such as the 1/4 inch or 1 inch King Art 9100; Max Round, KingArt 9020 size 14; a large flat for larger washes, and a 1/2 inch flat for making puddles.also a Round King Art #14. Also strongly recommend AMERICAN JOURNEY INTERLOCKED SYNTHETIC BRUSHES (green handles) ROUNDS AJR12, or AJR14 and AJR-28. All these brushes can be found at Cheap Joes Art Stuff. I use these brushes, but bring what you have. In the workshop you may try mine to see if you like them before you buy them. WATERCOLOR PAINTS: LIMITED LIST OF PIGMENTS (you can get by on these ) These colors are all mostly transparent and do well in mixing other colors. This list is to help students who do not have access to all the colors I use – PLEASE NOTE: there are six colors in bold, these are the strongest recommended!! (two limited triads) TRIAD #1 Light to Mid Values Aureolin (a transparent cool yellow) (Winsor-Newton) (my favorite is Winsor-Newton) (or a TRANSPARENT Cool Yellow) Permanent Rose (a cool pink I use a lot Am. Journey, or W/N) Cobalt Blue (American Journey, or W/N or Holbein) AND TRIAD #2 Mid to Dark Values Quinacridone Gold (a very intense transparent bright yellow gold) (Winsor-Newton or Daniel Smith or Holbein) (these brands are the only ones to use) Permanent Alizarin Crimson (a deep cool pink/red) Holbein or W/N or D.Smith Ultramarine Blue (AJ, W/N or Holbein) probably all same OTHER HELPFUL COLORS: (you do not HAVE TO HAVE but nice) Cerulean Blue (W/N) or Sky Blue (American Journey) Prussian Blue (American Journey or other) Janets Violet Rose (American Journey) Skips Green (Am. Journey) Sap Green Arctic Ice (Am Journey now called Cerulean Blue Hue) (ANY AMERICAN JOURNEY COLORS I WILL HAVE AT WORKSHOP) you can see and test them.
THESE LIMITED TRIADS WOULD REALLY BE ALL YOU NEED (SIX (6) COLORS – BUT I USE MORE COLORS. DO NOT WANT YOU TO WORRY ABOUT BRINGING EVERYTHING!!! I BRING PAINTS WITH ME ENOUGH FOR SHARING SO NO WORRIES!!! BEST TO BRING THE SIX COLORS THOUGH. You can also bring your favorites of course.
