We were able to paint tulips, carnations, and peonies. Taught students how to mix peach for the florals and how to quickly paint a glass vase. They were a bit challenged in painting the leaf shapes but are getting better with practice. Some used too much paint on the brush and others used too dry brush and not enough water. Next week, we will work on getting the right balance of paint and water ratio and learning to see shadows and shapes in still life flowers. We will also continue to work on strokes and color mixing. Will also introduce roses and sunflowers next week. Session 2 Toastbox GB5 Wed 6pm-9pm. Friends are welcome to drop by and observe. :)
My Peony Demo
Student's Works
My travel palette colors. Half pans are both a blessing and a curse! Dont know how many times ive changed and rearranged this. But now im going to lock this in and get to know the colors and how they work together.
The first 3 columns on the left are for florals and faces:
ds hansa yellow medium
ds new gamboge
schmincke translucent orange
w&n quin red
ds opera rose
ds quin rose
ds pyrrol scarlet
ds pyrrol crimson
ds green gold
ds jadeite genuine
ds raw sienna
ds transparent red oxide
ds winsor violet (on the mixing area)
ds nickel azo yellow (on the mixing area)
The next 3 columns are for sky, sand, sea, and shadows:
ds cobalt teal blue
ds cerulean chromium
ds cobalt blue
ds indigo
ds buff titanium
ds quinacridone gold
ds goethite
ds raw umber
ds phthalo green blue shade
ds phthalo blue red shade
ds moonglow
ds lunar black.
It's funny I almost dipped in this instead of my real palette! 😅 many thanks to @janeblundellart for extensive color/pigment reviews.
- Sarah
