Painting Trees with Watercolor
with Elly Van Diest

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Wednesday November 30, 1-3:30pm (1 session)

Ages 14+

Trees are a beautiful but sometimes illusive element of a watercolor painting. This workshop is designed to strengthen your painting technique through a series of exercises that will enhance your understanding of tree anatomy and how to successfully capture what you see in nature.

Materials needed for class:

10×14 watercolor paper 140lb
Transfer paper

Round brush assorted sizes
Flat 1″ brush

Masking Fluid
Pencil & Eraser

Paints: Red, yellow, Blue, raw sienna, burnt sienna, black
Palette
Spray bottle for water
Water container (a recycled food container is perfect!)
Paper Towels