224-65 76th Ave
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
USA
We love house plants because they allow us to bring the beauty of nature indoors. But what about house plants serving as inspiration for art-making? Join Diana Kuan for this beginner-friendly watercolor class, where you will experiment with a range of watercolor techniques to bring your favorite house plants to life. You will use techniques such as flat wash, wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and dry brush for simple exercises. No worries if your paint colors are limited; we’ll also go over how to blend various colors to get your ideal shades for leaves, soil, and planters.
For the simple exercises, Diana will be demoing techniques for a few different plants including Monstera deliciosa and eucalyptus. For the longer project, choose a plant that you can easily paint from during class, or have a photo of your ideal houseplant. (anyone brand new to watercolors is encouraged to choose a plant with simple shapes.) Zoom invitation will be emailed upon registration.
Various supplies needed:
– Pencil with eraser
– Watercolor paints. You don’t need to purchase expensive paints; even a basic watercolor set with primary colors will be great for this class.
– Watercolor brushes. I will use both larger and smaller round brushes in this class (Sizes 0 to 8), and, but you’re welcome to use what you have!
– Watercolor or mixed media paper. (If you need a recommendation, we love Canson XL paper or Strathmore 400 series.
– Palette, disposable plate, or take-out container lid for mixing colors
– Water cup and paper towels
– 1 or 2 of your favorite houseplants, either whole plants or cuttings
