LLART 359 - Watercolor: Finding Your Vision

Watercolor is a medium that allows for a broad range of expressive mark-making and in this class, you will focus on exploring your unique handling of it. You'll begin by searching your artistic soul for what you wish to express and how you envision your final watercolor paintings. Explore the mark-making that comes naturally to you and study master watercolor works to identify your inspiration. You'll practice the various techniques associated with your chosen direction as you work toward completing a final piece that incorporates the discoveries you've made. Instead of matching the instructor's work, you will be guided to find your own vision, which we call our "authentic swing." This class requires work in and outside of class. Developing your desired expression in written form, working on your skills, and painting your final watercolor will occur in class and as homework. This is not a beginner class; students should have some experience with watercolor.