Event

Virtual Watercolor Series: Intermediate to Advanced

Join artist Robert Sherrill for an eight-part series in watercolor sketching, inspired by The Huntington’s 130 acres of gardens.
Classes

This course—incorporating pen, ink, pencil, and watercolor—is for those with previous experience. Participants will learn new techniques, improve and refresh existing skills, and continue to develop as an artist. Techniques will include exercises focusing on paint properties, shadows, composition, color, and texture, while exploring the unique natural and architectural elements of The Huntington using stunning images as inspiration.

  • This event will be held via Zoom. The same link will be used for all eight sessions.
  • Classes will be recorded and available for the duration of the course.

 For questions, contact Joy Yamahata at jharding@huntington.org or 626-405-3457.

Materials List

The following items can be purchased at your local art supply store or online at dickblick.com, cheapjoes.com, jerrysartarama.com, or amazon.com.

Brushes
  • You may use any brush you like
  • Sable or imitation sable brushes: #8 round, #3 round
  • Instructor will be using these brushes
Watercolor Paint

Holbein is recommended.

  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Cadmium Yellow
  • Titanium White Gouache
  • Prussian Blue
  • Magenta
  • Lemon Yellow
  • Any other colors you would like to add to this basic palette
Other
  • Watercolor paper, sheets, or a block (recommended: Arches Watercolor Paper Pad, 140 lb., cold press, around 9" x 12")
  • Watercolor palette
  • Paper towels and tape
  • Permanent pen (instructor prefers 0.5 mm, but you are welcome to use any you like, such as this one)
  • Water-soluble marker like this
  • 2B pencils