The Natural Palette

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If you look closely, you'll discover most paintings are composed mostly of neutrals - subtle tones we often call browns or grays. Like actors in a supporting role, these low-chroma hues play alongside starring colors. 

The somber, yet glowing paintings of the Dutch masters and the loosely painted watercolors of artists like Winslow Homer underscore the importance of these beautiful, muted hues. Their presence in a painting convey mood while focusing attention on nearby color accents.

In this unique workshop, we will be working from a 20-color palette which features colors that originate directly from the earth. Discover the joys of painting with natural pigments like Amethyst, Rhodonite and Black Tourmaline, along with vibrant Quinacridones and other carfully chosen artist-quality paints.

At the culmination of this ten-week workshop, participants will emerge with their own personal reference workbook - an invaluable resource for painting in the studio or on location.

*Some experience in watercolor, particularly color mixing, is highly recommended.

A 50% deposit is required to register for this class with the balance due on the first class session.

Checks or cash only, please.

Dates: For Spring and Summer, 2012, The Natural Palette will be offered as an Online Correspondence Course only.

Dates for Fall, 2012 are TBD.

Time: TBD

Place: 1536 NW Davenport Avenue, Bend

Price: $48 per session (Total of ten sessions)

The Natural Palette Syllabus

Session One: Know Your Palette

Session Two: Pigment Properties

Session Three: Tonal Values

Session Four: A Feast of Greens

Session Five: Mysterious Grays

Session Six: Landscape

Session Seven: Water

Session Eight: Skies

Session Nine: Color Schemes

Session Ten: Personal Projects

 Students are given the option of purchasing the palette and brushes at the first class session. For those who wish to purchase additional supplies, following is a list of sources. Just click on the appropriate links.

Watercolor Paints for The Natural Palette

Naples Yellow, Monte Amiata Natural Sienna, Quinacridone Gold, Hansa Yellow Medium, Lunar Earth, Quinacridone Sienna, Garnet Genuine, Quinacridone Red, Rhodonite, Amethyst, Blue Apatite, Smalt Blue, Indigo, Amazonite, Diopside, Green Apatite, Goethite, Hematite Genuine, Shadow Violet, Black Tourmaline, Ultramarine Blue, Neutral Tint.   http://www.danielsmith.com/Item--i-G-284-600

Watercolor Brushes: Daniel Smith Synthetic Ox Hair Watercolor Brushes

Daniel Smith Series 32-01 Synthetic Ox Hair Watercolor Brush - Round #8

http://www.danielsmith.com/Item--i-G-657-021

Daniel Smith Series 32 Synthetic Ox Hair Watercolor Brush, Flat 1/2 inch

http://www.danielsmith.com/Item--i-G-657-021

Watercolor/Mixed Media Paper

Vellin Arches (Arches Text Wove) Paper

http://www.danielsmith.com/ItemSearch--search-Arches-Text-Wove--srcin-1

 

Registration: {{click here}} or contact Sondra directly by email or 541.390.0440