Short Class-Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
Fall Class | This course is completed
Sketching in Ink & Watercolor Enjoy the fun of sketching landscapes and architecture with ink and watercolor — a technique that has the visual appeal of both drawing and painting. The class will include choosing a subject, creating a composition, line quality, paint handling, and both a methodical and loose approach. The class also includes an easy to learn introduction to linear perspective. The class will involve demonstration by the instructor as well as individual instruction at each student's level of ability. Weather permitting, we can work outside as well as in the classroom.
- Suggested materials:
- Pencils, 2H & HB,
- Kneaded eraser (or white “plastic” eraser),
- Pigment liners (Pigma Micron or similar), sizes 01, 03 and 05 or similar. Or — alternatively — a fountain pen that can be filled from bottled ink (some suggestions: Twsbi Eco or Lamy Safari pens with a fine or medium point)
- Waterproof ink, (some examples: De Atramentis Document Ink or Noodler’s Black). These can be ordered online. (Sources: www.gouletpens.com, www.jetpens.com)
- Watercolor paper or sketchbook, 9x12”, 11x14” or similar, hot or cold press surface, at least 140lb/300gsm weight
- Watercolors, tubes or pans, (student grade paints, like Cotman, are OK for this class) Suggested colors (others are fine): Ultramarine Blue Cadmium Yellow (hue) Alizarin Crimson (hue) Cadmium Red Light or Pale (hue) Sap Green Burnt Sienna Yellow
- Ochre Watercolor brushes, synthetics are fine, suggested sizes: Flat, 3/4”, 1/4” Round, #12, #6 Rigger (Liner), #3 Watercolor palette with generous mixing area
Charley Parker
Charley Parker studied painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. For the past several years he has been teaching at the Delaware Art Museum, the Delaware College of Art and Design and Jester Artspace. Charley works in and teaches workshops and classes in gouache, water mixable oil and ink and watercolor. Charley is the author of the popular arts blog, Lines and Colors: http://linesandcolors.com
Website: http://www.charleyparker.com