Grey days are bringing thoughts of more warmth and color, and sharing them with Valentine's Day seems like a good mix!

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We will be working with a soft, tender palette of colors in this colorful class, as we explore multiple painting and pointed pen techniques to create seasonal designs and heart-shaped illustrations. 

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This introductory class will teach several watercolor techniques, selecting palette colors, and even simple pen illustrations. We will explore easy painted florals and leaves to use in our design, and learn how to work with watercolor pigment and water in a variety of techniques. Using a small round brush and a wedge brush, we will select a festive palette and paint these elements, learning how to place them in our designs. The pointed pen will also provide several options for design as we explore its unique movement and practice strokes.

You will learn:
 

• How to choose a color palette to complement several motifs, such as ‘romantic,’ ‘elegant,’ ‘contemporary,’ and ‘rustic’

• How to use a small round brush to create delicate florals, and techniques for painting with watercolor

• How to use a wedge brush to create graceful leaves and petals

• How to use a pointed pen nib to achieve light illustration elements to add interest to our designs