Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Registration Deadline: May 18
$240 RAA&M Members
$290 Non-Members
Enjoy two days of watercolor painting on gorgeous Cape Ann with Bill Lane. Bill will start with an on-site demo, reviewing equipment, talking about the chosen scene and why, planning the composition, and determining the values. After which (roughly 11:00 AM), you will head off to paint at a nearby location of your choice. Bill will be around providing individual attention throughout the day. We will have an informal critique around 3:00 PM on location.
Specific painting locations on Cape Ann will be determined closer to the date.
Some watercolor and plein air experience is recommended. Space is limited.
Recommended Watercolor Materials – Bill Lane
PAPER:
• Professional, 100% cotton watercolor paper!
I use Arches and Saunders 300# - mostly Rough but sometimes Cold Press. 140# is fine but always use a good sheet of 100% cotton watercolor paper - no junk! You’ll never learn to paint watercolors on cheap paper, trust me! And, painting outside has enough challenges without fighting your paper too!! Watercolor “blocks” are fine too, and they give you a rigid surface to use on an easel.
MY PALETTE:
• Ultramarine Blue (Winsor & Newton)
• Cobalt Blue (Winsor & Newton)
• Cerulean Blue (M. Graham)
• Cobalt Turquoise (Winsor & Newton)
• Rose Madder Genuine (Winsor & Newton)
• Alizarin Crimson (Winsor & Newton)
• Cadmium Red (Winsor & Newton)
• Cadmium Yellow (M. Graham)
• Cadmium Yellow Lemon (Holbein)
• Burnt Sienna (Winsor & Newton)
• Raw Sienna (Winsor & Newton)
• Perylene Green (Winsor & Newton)
• Neutral Tint (Winsor & Newton)
• Titanium White Artist’s Gouache (M. Graham)
BRUSHES:
• Mostly rounds (16, 12, 8, 6) with good points (I use Escoda Perla brushes.)
• Mop (I use a 14 and 18 Escoda Aquario and a 4 Da Vinci Casaneo.)
• A hake
• A few flats
• A rigger
MISC.:
• Water for painting
• Paper towels
• Pencil (and eraser)
• Container for brushes
• Container for water
• Painting board, if you’re not using a block of watercolor paper
• White tape, if you’re not using a block of watercolor paper
• Sketch Book
• Pliers or Multi-tool (Leatherman, Swiss Army, etc.)
PLEIN AIR:
• Easel
• Easel umbrella (optional) and chair (If preferred. I stand.)
• Sunscreen and bug spray
• Jacket, hat, visor, wind jacket
• Water to stay hydrated
• Lunch
• Small trash bag
• Smart phone, camera, or iPad (optional)