Watercolor Intuitive Abstract Workshop

Gary Johnson

Watercolor Intuitive Abstract Workshop

October 22, 23, and 24

9:30 am – 3:30 pm daily

$350 non-members

$300 ANA members

ANA Studio
300 N. 2nd Street
Rogers, AR 72756

Gary’s new abstract watercolor 3 day workshop will be filled with material and tips for new and old artists wanting to have some capability to paint in an intuitive abstract manner.  The cost for this workshop will be $300 for ANA Members and $350 for non-members.

Gary will run this workshop at the new ANA Studio located at 300 N 2nd St, Rogers AR on Wednesday through Friday, October 22, 23, and 24 from 9:30 to 3:30 daily.  More information will be coming and sign up will be through the ANA website at:  www.artistsnwarkansas.com.

If you have trouble signing up, contact Gary at 479-249-5405 and he will assist you.

The Daily Drill

Day One – I will demonstrate how to do an angular abstract painting with three steps that you can watch and learn from.  This will involve an initial drawing followed by blocking in the primary colors leaving a center of interest for later development. Next will be working from light to dark and development of the center of interest.  Last will be additional enhancement of the painting.

Day Two –will involve doing an intuitive abstract where I will demo a lot of different approaches for you to choose from in your painting.  This will involve using many different materials you may choose to use.  I will bring stencils for use by you, tape of various widths, salt, alcohol, etc.  Bring a mouth atomizer if you have one, you may want it for texture.  Most of all, bring an open mind.

Day Three  – will involve a series of demos for doing a painting of abstract glasses and bottles.  This will be a very fun one that everyone in the past has fully enjoyed.

Materials List

• 2 sheets of 300 LB CP Fabriano Artistico paper cut into half sheets.  I prefer this paper for day one as it involves using a wet on wet wash initially.  This paper stays wet longer and doesn’t ripple or bubble when wet.
• Other paper as you see fit to use for day 2 and 3.
• White gouche
• Watercolors with “wells around” palette; preferably 5-7 colors
• Clear or white Wax resist crayons or candles
• A Credit card for scraping
• 1 1/2 “ or 2” flat brush
• Several round brushes, No’s. 5,7, and 9.
• At least one Rigger or liner brush
• Small brush for signature, 00 or 02.
• Water bucket.  You know, the large yogurt or cottage cheese variety.
• Paper towels and Kleenex if you prefer
• An apron to keep your clothing clean.
• Salt and Isopropyl Alcohol if you have it.  Don’t worry, I have plenty.
• H pencil is best for the drawing portion.
• Derwent watercolor pencils or equivalent
• Art Graf water-soluble pigment block in various colors if you have them.
• A soft sponge
• Anything else you paint with that could prove handy for your style of painting.
• Roll of tape for masking
• Waterproof ink pen, V-ball and a Sharpie or two
• Razor knife or X-acto
• Tweezers if you decide to do use colored paper as collage
• Mat medium for the collage

Refunds

Refunds of 100% will be allowed up to 30 days prior to the workshop.  Refunds of 50% will be allowed between 29 days and 15 days prior to the workshop.  No refunds will be allowed in the two weeks prior to the workshop.