Virtual Watercolor Series: Open Level

This fun and approachable course—incorporating pen, ink, pencil, and watercolor—is great for students of all levels. Participants will learn the fundamentals of drawing and watercolor painting 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