Drawing & Painting

Sketching and Painting Architecture with Ink & Watercolor 

Thursday
January 16 – March 20
Beyond Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced 
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instructor: Charley Parker
Members: $280
Non-Members: $305
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