March 26, 27, 28, 2008
Betty Carr Watercolor
9 am - 4 pm
Members $185;
non-members $230
All levels

Registration Form

Our workshop will cover the simplification and direct approach in understanding characteristics of light, shadow, atmospheric perspective and gradation for application in painting the effects of light.

If weather permits we will paint outside for one day -- so bring a French easel,  sunscreen and hat.

Whether your painting style may be abstract, experimental, realistic, etc., design and compositional aspects in using light will be discovered during this three day workshop.

Using light and shadow with sound approaches to directing the eye will be demonstrated. Utilizing painterly ideas and technical aspects pertaining to watercolor (or acrylic) will take place.

The class begins each morning with a spontaneous painterly demonstration/lecture designed to cover essential oil painting techniques etc. along with incorporating important discussions such as non-literal thinking and historical aspects in art which may apply to your style. Students will receive individual instruction and critique as well as group instruction in the studio. Students may also bring paintings done outside the class so that your general style can be discussed.

Emphasis will be on simplification and organization of darks and lights, value and color relationships, edges, massing shape, direction and other important design applications in creating unique and dynamic paintings, along with focusing on the spirit of each work.

Through critically “seeing”, we will learn how to study light on form, compose it and pull it together for great painting. A value study and its application to one’s painting will be covered. A good time will be had by all! Some basic knowledge of drawing will be helpful.

PAINTS:
   Antwerp Blue (Transparent)
   Burnt Sienna (Transparent, slightly)
   Cobalt Blue Tint (Transparent, Hard to lift color -- Holbein)
   Cadmium Orange (Opaque)
   Cadmium Scarlet (Transparent)
   Cobalt Violet (Opaque)
   Indian Yellow (Transparent, Hard to lift color - Holbein)
   Manganese Blue (Opaque - most brands work)
   Permanent Rose (Transparent, Hard to lift color)
   Quinacridone Burnt Orange (Transparent - Daniel Smith)
   Raw Sienna (Opaque)
   Thio Violet (Opaque, Hard to lift color - Holbein)
   Ultramarine Blue (Transparent)
   Viridian (Opaque)
    Winsor Red (Opaque, Hard to lift color - Winsor Newton - most brands work)
* Optional -- Sap Green (Transparent - most brands work)

Palette:
Your Choice whatever you are comfortable with; bigger the better

Brushes:
Incorporate your favorites, preferably larger rounds: #8, #10, #12 or #14.
A couple of smaller rounds or plats for detail.
#1 1/2" flat for washes.

Painting (Palette) knife.
Brands: Robert Simmons, Daniel Smith**, Series 7 (Best), Cheap Joe's** Legend Series.
Small to med. Soft brush and a palette Knife for mixing.

Paper:
D'Arches 140 lb cold press - 14 X20 or larger
D'Arches Watercolor blocks are fine
Sketchbook for preliminary value studies (stretching paper process is covered in class)

Pencils:
4B or 6B pencils, bum or pink pearl eraser, etc.

Also:
Liquid Frisket, Spray Bottle, Paper towels, Sponge, Rubber Cement pick-up, masking tape, baby toothbrush, paint cloths, and your favorite photos. If the weather is bad, we will paint indoors from a still-life setup, photos, (the window), etc. A portion of our workshop will be plein air. Bring your favorite photos--arch still life, water, sky, landscape, etc.

**Daniel Smith Arts Supply, 800.426.7923; Cheap Joe's, 800.227.2788

Betty Carr has been teaching art for more than 35 years as well as being a professional artist. Her teachings and painting career take her to many locations throughout the United States. She earned her M.F.A. from San Jose State University and has had many showings in major exhibitions and galleries throughout the country. Her distinct style and enthusiasm for painting has been apparent throughout her distinguished career as an artist and instructor in sculpture and painting.

Her experience in both small scale and monumental sculpture contribute to her passion for “seeing” and painting light and shadow dimensionally.

A signature member of the Knickerbocker Society of Artists, Betty has received numerous juried awards as well as being a juror for many fine exhibitions in America.

Her work can be found in numerous books including her latest, Seeing the Light: An Artist's Guide, F&W Publications. Among other recent books where her work appears are The Watercolorist's Answer Book, North Light Books; Creative Composition and Design, Pat Dews author, North Light books; Painters Quick Reference—Flowers, North Light Books; The Encyclopedia of Watercolor Techniques; Splash 5, and more.

Her works and writings have appeared in Southwest Art; Art of the West, International Artist, winner, floral painting competitions, Watercolor Artist, American Artist, The Artist's Magazine, etc. Various galleries in the United States as well as international collector shows handle her paintings.