Layering Colours for Luminosity: A Watercolour Class with Alora Griffin
April 13 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$100
Date: Sunday, April 13, 1 to 5 pm
Location: The Lion’s Den, Comox
Level: Intermediate – participants should be familiar with colour theory and mixing.
Cost: $100 per person
Students will learn how to layer transparent watercolour paints to achieve a luminous effect on paper, much like layers of stained glass. The instructor will illustrate the technique which the students will try out in the first half of the class. In the second half of the class, students will create a painting of a simple landscape or seascape by layering colours. Students can work from their own photo or print although prints will be provided.
About the Instructor
Alora is a skilled watercolourist who has recently returned to Vancouver Island to retire. She was previously a practicing architect in Toronto, Prince Rupert and on Salt Spring Island and prior to this taught high school art in New Zealand and Vancouver. She was recently accepted as an exhibiting member of the Federation of Canadian Artists.
What to bring
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PAINTS: We will be using a limited palette of transparent colours. (If you wish to substitute other primary colours they have to be transparent, not opaque.)
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Aureolin Yellow
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Rose Madder Genuine or Permanent Rose
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Cobalt Blue
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Viridian
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PAPER: We will be painting on 2 blocks of 140 lb. watercolour paper, which have 3 or 4 sides glued. Sizes may vary depending upon the manufacturer.
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1 block – 7” x 9.5” ( 18 x 24cm )
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1 block – 9.5” x 12.5” ( 24 x 32cm )
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BRUSHES: Brushes can be natural fibres ( the most expensive ) synthetic ( the least expensive ), or a blend:
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1 Pointed #8 or #10
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1 Round #12 or #14
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1 Flat 1/2” or 3/4”.
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Small roll of paper towels and a soft graphite pencil
NOTE: Palettes for mixing paint and containers for rinsing brushes will be supplied.
Where to purchase
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PJ’s Art Supply, 1365 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount)
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Monk Office, #3-2760 Cliffe Ave (Pearl members receive a discount)
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Benjamin Moore House of Color, 249 5th St (Pearl members receive a discount)
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Valley Art Supply, Comox Mall, lower level
Cancellation & Refund Policy:
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the event.
If Pearl Ellis Gallery must cancel and is unable to reschedule, or if the new date does not work for you, you will receive a full refund.
