Bristlecones as Portraits in Watercolor and Pencil
10 am – 3 pm
Learn to capture the personality of the extraordinary Bristlecone Pine in watercolor and pencil. This class may be taken as an extension of the class ‘Introduction to Bristlecones’ for those who want to continue working with this unique subject (students from previous classes are welcomed!) or as a stand alone class. A botanical portrait invites the student to explore both the impressionistic and illustrative possibilities of a specimen.
Thursday, November 7
10 am – 3 pm
Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / Some watercolor experience is suggested.
Required Supplies:
Basic Watercolor Kit and pallet
Watercolor Paper, 140 lb cold press (suggest Arches or Strathmore 400 series, student choice on size)
No 8 or No 6 pointed watercolor brush
Mechanical pencil .3 or .5
Sketch Pad
Drawing pencil and kneaded eraser
Two water containers
For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net
*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)