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Been thinking about it? Well, Judy will show you that it is never too late to start to paint. Students will learn about stretching paper, brushes, mixing paints, flat and graded washes, wet-in-wet, wet on dry, textures, glazing and other techniques. Judy’s extraordinary versatility and total fascination for dramatic effects will show you how to use colour and light to develop your paintings. Her enthusiastic and innovative approach to painting techniques will stimulate and inspire you and bring to life her philosophy that art is a shared experience. So, if you’ve felt the urge but haven’t taken that all important first step, here is your chance to join with others in the same position and do something which can change your life.

Entry Requirements

none although you will need to bring the materials listed

Student Instructions

MATERIAL LIST

REFERENCE MATERIAL: Please bring photographs of landscapes/seascapes, boat scenes (reflections), rocks, flowers, (close ups, Underwater life, Venetian Masks etc)

Please try to get materials suggested (Beware, some art stores will sell anything to beginners) these are the basic requirements.

PAINTS: For those who already have paints, bring what you have, for those just starting I recommend that you invest in ARTISTS’ quality paints: Lemon Yellow, New Gamboge, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Scarlet Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, & Pthalo Blue or Prussian Blue

BRUSHES: 1 x large hake wash brush or No. 12 Squirrel Mop(flat with point), Art Basics or Neef Brands, 1 x No.8 Round Soft Taklon, 1 x No.2 Taklon Rigor, 1 x ¾” flat taklon, & one small cheap taklon brush for masking.

PALLET: 1 x Deep- welled pallet with large wash area (Richeson is a good brand) to keep expenses down just bring some white plastic plates and small mixing containers.

PAPER: 1 x sheet Arches or Saunders 185gm Medium Cold Pressed and 1 x sheet Arches or Saunders 300gm Medium Cold Pressed

MISC: *water spray bottle, *Rag or toweling, *Piece of white candle, *Removable Masking Fluid (W&N), & Masking rubber, A4 Acid Free Sketch Book, 4B Pencil, & Kneadable Rubber, *A board approx 45cm x 55cm to rest your paper on, *Roll masking tape *And lots of enthusiasm!

NB This can be an expensive exercise for students starting out for the very first time not knowing whether or not you wish to continue, Judy can offer the beginner a “Beginners Kit” at a non- profit cost of $75.00. You will still need to bring items on MISC list marked * that won’t be included in kit. Please inform Judy if you want to purchase one so she can have it ready for you on the day.

Any queries regarding materials please don’t hesitate to contact Judy on her email address judyzart@tpg.com.au.

Topics

stretching paper
brushes
mixing paints
flat and graded washes
wet-in-wet and wet on dry painting
textures, glazing and other techniques

Career Prospects

n/a

Delivery Style

demonstration and hands on

Outcomes

Learn from one of the Gold Coast’s most popular artist/teacher the basics of achieving success in watercolour

No class Thursday 21st April 2011 (Easter Break)

Location

Ashmore

Room

D.04.003 ASH

Room D.04.003
4th Floor
’D’ Block

Address

Corner Heeb St and Benowa Road Ashmore 4214

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