Wonderful World of Watercolor Saturday
Class | Available
This course will encompass watercolor painting from the basics to advanced techniques. As well as avoiding pitfalls & disasters in what can be a very challenging medium.
We will use simple easy to follow steps and demonstrations, focusing on each student’s personal goals and creativity; either as a beginner or as a seasoned veteran of the craft.
Mastering these techniques students will be able to create brilliant vibrant & exciting compositions.
I welcome students to also push the boundaries of their “comfort zone” & take some chances during the course of this Wonderful World of Watercolor!
- Pigments RECOMMENDED but NOT required for this class...
Sap Green
Windsor Green
Windsor Blue (Turquoise)
Colbalt Blue
Prussian Blue
Cerulian Blue
French Ultra Marine Blue
Indigo Blue
Violet (Thalo Purple)
Cadmium Red- Permanent Alizarin
Crimson
Burnt Umber
- Raw Umber
Cadmium Yellow
Pale- Payne’s Grey
Neutral Tint- White
Gouache
- Basic Materials;
- Wide Variety of Watercolor brushes Ranging from 2”Flat brush to a fine Rigor.
- Arches Water Color Paper (Cold Press)
- 10” x 7” MINIMUM SIZE.
- Masking Fluid
- 1 or 2 Watercolor Sponges
Out of date or old Credit Card
- Masking Tape
- Drawing Board - the larger the better
A Roll of Paper Towels
A Small Spray Bottle
- 2 plastic bowls
- Many Students will find they are in possession of similar items as those listed above. If that is the case please feel free to bring them to class.
- (Brands of paper / trays of watercolor etc..)
- If you are shopping locally I HIGHLY recommend Thomson’s Art Supply in White Plains. They are very knowledgeable & friendly. If you prefer to shop online www.dickblick.com/ is a good source.
- THOMPSON’S ART SUPPLY WILL GIVE A 10% DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS OF THIS CLASS!!
Neil Lavey
After many years in advertising related fields, Neil returned to Fine Art. His focus has been on painting and sculpture, primarily the traditional and academic approaches to these subjects. Neil had an early influence of comic book artist Irv Novick who was a friend and neighbor. His 4 years at Cooper Union also served Neil well in all these mediums.