Capture the mysterious essence of lighthouses: guardians of the night! By day or by night, these seaside buildings often lead us to imagine almost surreal scenes … exploration ships, mists carried by strong winds, gigantic waves. In this all-level two-hour workshop, artist Maud Besson will guide you through all the techniques to create beautiful watercolour seascapes. A workshop that will allow you to free your imagination and develop your watercolour skills.
Open to beginners and intermediates.
*This workshop is recorded (you will receive the video link 48 to 72 hours after the workshop)
Part 1: Getting to know your materials
To begin, Maud will show you all the materials needed for the workshop, including papers, pencils, as well as watercolours and brushes.Part 2: Project time!
In Part 2, you will have the chance to discover or rediscover several drawing and watercolour techniques. Maud will explain her techniques for producing stunning coastal landscapes, while providing useful tips and tricks to get you started. All of this through easy-to-follow steps!
List of materials to bring:
✓ DeSerres graphite pencil set (HB or H)
✓ Staedtler® eraser
✓ Watercolour brushes (medium #12, detail #2, very fine brush)
✓ Watercolour paint set (minimum 10-12 colours, in jars or tubes)
✓ Watercolour paper pad (9 x 12 in, ideally 300 g minimum)
✓ Gelly Roll® pen (white) and/or acrylic marker (white)
✓ A well palette to mix your colours
✓ Masonite board (approximately 11 x 14 in)
✓ Low-tack masking tape
✓ Two jars of water
✓ Paper towels
✓ Cloth
✓ Hair dryer
✓ Watercolour paper to test colours before applying them
✓ Reference document
