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Watercolour techniques
Workshop leader: Nasim Abaeian
Maximum number of participants: 8
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This workshop is intended to provide an introduction to the techniques required in order to produce illustrations using watercolours. Whilst exploring a range of techniques, students will be encouraged to develop their personal illustrative style and will be given direction on how to maintain a consistent identity through a series of works.
Session one
• Introduction to watercolours
• Showing successful examples of illustrations and paintings using watercolour by different illustrators/artists
• Introduction to watercolour brands, brushes, papers, hot and cold press board
• Creating test pieces on various surfaces, washes and working in layers from light to dark.
Session two
• Mixing on the palette
• Working with transparent washes
• Mixing hues directly on the surface
Session three
• Using ink and watercolour
• Use of rubber cement and masking fluid
• Test pieces with ink, watercolour and masking fluid
Session four
• Completion of individual artwork using ink and watercolour and masking techniques
• Group critiqueSchedule
Saturday Fees
Materials
Basic materials and equipment required for the workshop will be provided. Participants must purchase any additional materials used. Participants are advised to bring their own aprons.
Whilst every care will be taken to ensure that this workshop is conducted in a safe manner and environment, Tashkeel cannot be held responsible for any accidents and injuries that may be caused as a result of participation.
Registration
Contact Tashkeel Administration on tashkeel.studio@gmail.com or call Tashkeel on 04-3363313 to register for the workshop.
*To secure a seat in the workshop full payment must be made to Tashkeel Administration.