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)

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Monotype Printmaking Using an Etching Press – Workshop with Lynda Goldberg

May

9:30 AM09:30

Education, Workshop

Monotype Printmaking Using an Etching Press – Workshop with Lynda Goldberg

Saturday, May 11, 2024
9:30 AM 3:30 PM 09:30 15:30
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Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Registration Deadline Extended: May 4

$145 RAA&M Members (includes materials fee)
$180 Non-Members (includes materials fee)

REGISTER HERE

In this workshop, you will create monotypes (one-of-a-kind) works on paper using an etching press. Incorporating the principles and elements of design, you will pull the original print, the “ghosted” print, and print what is left on the plate. Using natural and human-made objects (leaves, grasses, eggshells, mesh, bubble wrap, toothbrushes, rags, etc.), we will explore different ways of creating texture and depth on an inked surface. The possibilities are endless. Each print is unique and the result of an adventure.

All materials will be provided. A $25 materials fee is included in the tuition. We will use Caligo Safe Wash (water soluble, oil based) printing inks. Clean up is with soap and water.

All skill levels are welcome. Space is limited.

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