Drawing & Painting
Sketching and Painting Architecture with Ink & Watercolor
Enjoy the fun of sketching buildings and urban scenes with ink and watercolor — a technique that encompasses the visual appeal of both drawing and painting. The class will include choosing a subject, creating a composition, taking both a methodical and loose approach, line quality, paint handling, and the fundamentals of linear perspective. (These techniques will also be useful for “urban sketching” on location.) The class will include a demonstration by the instructor as well as individual instruction at each students level of ability, but it is suggested that students have basic drawing skills.
Supply List
- Pencils, 2H & HB
- Kneaded eraser (or white “plastic” eraser)
- Pigment liners (Pigma Micron or similar), sizes 01, 03 and 05 or similar
- Alternately, a fountain pen that can be filled from bottled ink (some suggestions: Twsbi Eco or Lamy Safari pens with a fine or medium point); and waterproof ink, (some examples: De Atramentis Document Ink or Noodler’s Black). These can be ordered online. (Sources: www.gouletpens.com, www.jetpens.com)
- Watercolor pad, block or loose paper, 9x12”, 11x14” or similar, hot press, vellum or cold press surface, at least 140lb/300gsm weight
- Watercolors, tubes or pans, (student grade paints, like Cotman, are OK for this class). Suggested colors (others are fine):
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cadmium Yellow (hue)
- Alizarin Crimson (hue)
- Cadmium Red Light or Pale (hue)
- Sap Green
- Burnt Sienna
- Yellow Ochre
- Watercolor brushes, synthetics are fine, suggested sizes:
- Flat, 3/4”, 1/4”
- Round, #12, #6
- Rigger (Liner), #3
- Watercolor palette with generous mixing area
- Reference photos will be provided, but students are welcome to bring their own.