Watercolor: Transformed

Terrilynn uses her knowledge and expertise of 35 years to teach nontraditional techniques of watercolor that you may not have considered.  These approaches can transform your paintings in seemingly magical ways. 

This workshop explores techniques using

•        plastic cards
•        plastic wrap
•        stamping and lifting
•        salt and alcohol
•        dribbles and spray
•        and more

We review vital basics and then play with a variety of textures to give you a treasure trove of resources from which to choose for the afternoon paintings. 

Watercolor Workshop Supply List
Instructor: Terrilynn Dubreuil
Questions? Email Terrilynn at TravelingArtista@gmail.com

Paints
Please bring a set of artist-quality watercolors (Daniel Smith is recommended, or similar). These colors are suggested, but substitutions are welcome. Any good-quality pigment in a similar hue is perfectly acceptable.

Suggested Colors:

• Lemon Yellow 

• Cadmium Yellow 

• Yellow Ochre 

• Alizarin Crimson 

• Cadmium Red 

• Cerulean Blue 

• Ultramarine Blue

• Burnt Sienna 

• Burnt Umber 

• Neutral Tint 

Brushes

• One large flat wash brush (¾" to 1")

• One round brush, size 6, 8, or 10 — should have a full belly and a fine point when wet

• One old toothbrush (used for texture techniques)

Paper

• Watercolor paper, 140 lb, cold press, 100% cotton rag

• Minimum size: 9 x 12 inches

Palette

• Basic watercolor palette for mixing paints

Other Essential Supplies

• Two water cups

• Sponge

• Masking tape

• Spray bottle

• Paper towels

• Plastic wrap

• Backing board

• Watercolor easel (optional)

• Salt

• Old credit card or similar plastic edge (for scraping)

Techniques We May Explore
You do not need to be familiar with these in advance — they will be demonstrated and explored in class.

• Flat and graded washes

• Wet-on-wet and dry brush

• Splattering, stamping, and scratching (wet and dry)

• Masking and resist techniques (tape, wax, plastic wrap)

• Salt and alcohol textures

• Lifting and blotting

• Blossoms and backwash effects

• Use of stencils, brayers, and other experimental tools

There is a great deal of flexibility in this list. You do not need to have every item exactly as listed — please bring what you have and what you’re comfortable with. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Terrilynn directly at TravelingArtista@gmail.com.

Other simple household items like plastic wrap (a couple pieces about 12x12"), old plastic credit card (or something similar), salt, isopropyl alcohol (with or without a spray bottle), paper towels, sponges (a natural sponge is great).