Beginner Gouache for Plein Air-Sept 15,16,17- 9am-4pm

BEGINNER GOUACHE FOR PLEIN AIR – Workshop:

Instructor: Judd Mercer- Ages: AdultsBring to Class:

-Water media sketchbook such as a Strathmore Mixed Media or Moleskine Watercolor Sketchbook or a Ringed Sketchbook. If you prefer, you can also bring illustration board panels cut down to a manageable size (8×10, 5×7) or a watercolor paper block.-Watercolor or portable palette. Something small with 8-10 wells. A pochade box will work as well if you have one.-Masking tape-Small mister spray bottle-Gouache: Any standard 12 color set and we can work with that, or you can mimic my palette(below). Student grade is ok for this class, but try to avoid acrylic gouache as it dries too fast. Iprefer Holbein but any brand will do.Cadmium Yellow LightYellow OchreCadmium Yellow DeepAlizarin CrimsonIris (or Dioxazine Purple or anythingViolet, optional)Burnt SiennaBurnt UmberFrench UltramarineCobalt BlueViridianLinden Green (Windsor Newton, a verybright green, optional)A large tube of Permanent White-Brushes – Cheap is ok! Go for something synthetic: Square/Flat/Brights (1”, 3⁄4”, 1⁄2”, 1/4”) – these will be our primary brushes), Rounds (A good mix of sizes 8-2)-Water container-Graphite pencils, eraser-Red-orange colored pencil (optional)-Photo references (actual photos or tablet)Description:We will be discussing value and basic qouache manipulation, light and color with studio studies, composition basics, field sketches and demos. We will try to paint outside on the last day so if you have plein air gear, feel free to bring it, but it’s not required.

Judd will also demonstrate a sample of his workshop Friday, September 8, from 4:30-6:30 during Art Night Out atpARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching StudioContact info for supply list and questions: juddmercer@gmail.com