I am happy to announce I am offering three new classes at Framations Gallery, 218 N. Main St., St. Charles, MO. Go to Framations.com, to register and print a supply list. 636 724 8313.
Creating Dynamic Watercolors
Instructor: Linda Wilmes
Thursday, Sept 19: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
$60 Workshop Fee
Basic knowledge of watercolor suggested
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Min 3 students, Max 5
Adults and Youths High School and older
Creating dynamic watercolors, by increasing the contrast, achieved by saving the white paper, then contrasting with darker values. A sketch outlines the area of paper to reserve. Using a variety of textures can add interest; a soft muted background behind a detailed subject creates the illusion of depth in the painting. Applications of paint while controlling the amount of water, will all be demonstrated and thoroughly explained throughout the class.
The Power of Using Complementary Colors
Instructor: Linda Wilmes
Thursday, October 17: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
$60 Workshop Fee
Basic knowledge of watercolor suggested
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Min 3 students, Max 5
Adults and Youths High School and older
The power of using complimentary colors, in watercolor painting. When placed side by side the colors each will appear brighter and more noticeable, but neutralizing them in varying amounts will create beautiful neutrals, which also bring out the brilliance of the pure colors, while adding contrast. Using a limited palette of transparent colors presents wonderful glazing colors, to add luminosity to the watercolor painting. All applications will be demonstrated and thoroughly explained.
Color Selections with Watercolors
Instructor: Linda Wilmes Thursday, November 14: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
$60 Workshop Fee
Basic knowledge of watercolor suggested
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Min 3 students, Max 5
Adults and Youths High School and older Color Selection with watercolors. This class will explain what colors to choose to best serve the need of the subject, while conveying a mood in the painting. Learn the selection process and learn what will work best and why. Learn to mix very dark colors, not with black paint, which can muddy and cloud the watercolors, but with transparent colors, which add beauty to the finished painting. Color temperature, and it’s effects will be thoroughly explained. All applications will be demonstrated.
Also, I am offering an open studio class at Wilmes Fine Art Studio, Wentzville, Mo On Thursdays 9:30- noon. Students work in any medium using their choice of subject matter. This is an ongoing class, $25.00 per class. 636 679 1208 or lindaswilmes@gmail.com. Enjoy painting as you learn.
Happy Painting.