Watercolor Botanicals
PD-Class | FULL
From playful to precise, this class will explore botanical subjects and compositions. Inspired by nature, identify shape structure value and color to paint details like dewdrops on a rose petal or a peony’s delicate layers. Learn techniques particular to painting glorious watercolor florals through demonstrations and practice.
- Prerequisite: Beginning watercolor or similar experience
Cold Press Arches 140lb 100% cotton watercolor paper 9x12” or larger. I will work on 11x15” sheets.
Watercolor Paint
Cobalt Blue
Indanthrone Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Phthalo turquoise
Opera Pink
Pyrrol Red
Quinacridone Rose
Quinacridone Violet
Hansa Yellow Light
Hansa Yellow Medium
Burnt Sienna
Masking Fluid
Palette
Watercolor palette with a lid and large mixing area
Brushes
Large Hake brush
1” flat brush
#4 round
#8 round
#12 round
scrubber brushes
Small cheap brush (#2 or #4) for masking fluid
Other Materials
A non-porous board and masking tape (board is to tape your paper to)
Pencil, eraser, spray bottle
2 cups for water
Cloth or rag (the size of washcloth or dishcloth)
Tracing and Graphite Paper
Hair dryer
Julie Nieves
Julie’s paintings are inspired by the flora and fauna of the natural world and she loves painting the vibrant colors of Florida’s namesake flowers. She has studied watercolor painting locally at Crealdé School of Art, with local artist Katie Holt, and numerous workshops with professional artists. Along with teaching both children and adults at Crealdé, she is also the Painting and Drawing Program Manager. She is a member of the Central Florida Watercolor Society where she has served as Vice President and President. Her work has been included in juried shows at City Arts, the Orlando Science Center, the Center for Health and Wellbeing, Studio Art Farm, and the Mount Dora Center for the Arts. She is enthusiastic about sharing the joys of watercolor painting with the community and her students.