Introduction to Watercolour
11 Week Class | Available
Introduction to Watercolour is for people with little to no experience with the medium. We will concentrate on the fundamental watercolour techniques of wet dry, wet into wet and dry brush. In depth discussions about colour theory, colour mixing and technique will be an integral part of the course, as will as demonstrations.
Base Tuition: $495 + Model Fee: $30 + Material Fee: $20 = $545 Total
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- What You Will Learn:
- Introduction to watercolour techniques including wet on wet, wet on dry, dry brush, glazing
- Colour mixing, using a full palette of permanent light-fast colours
- Colour theory, colour exploration
- Composition, emphasizing the focal point
- Introduction of studies of the technique of Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent, Edward Hopper, Charles Demuth & others
Brian Hoxha
Brian has been teaching at the Toronto School of Art since 2004. Hoxha is also an educator in watercolour and printmaking at the Art Gallery of Ontario and in the T.D.S.B. at Northern S.S., and at the Granite Club. He is a long-time member of Open Studio, the artist-run centre and print studio.
Hoxha's work explores the beauty and solace of the natural world, whether in painting or making prints. He particularly finds constant inspiration by working on location in breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, as is evident in his journeys to Northern Ontario, Western Canada, Newfoundland and Montana.
Hoxha is currently represented by Open Studio, Gallery 133, The Denison Gallery, Art Interiors, Tracey Capes F.A., Nouveau Gallery in Regina, Saskatchewan, Gibson Fine Arts in Calgary and the Christina Parker Gallery in St. John's N.F., as well as by a variety of arts consultants in Toronto.
1985 Printmaking, Fifth-Year Program, Ontario College of Art
1984 Fine Arts, Ontario College of Art.