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Intro to Watercolor Washes with Ann Shoshkes

If you are attracted to the beauty of the transparency and the spontaneity of watercolor, then this workshop is for you. The wash is the most useful and universal of all watercolor techniques. In this hands-on workshop we will explore the four basic wash techniques: Flat, Gradated, Wet-into-Wet, and Streaked. Each example will be demonstrated step by step to help you master this technique. Once you understand the process of how to execute these washes, we will discuss where and how they best can be used.

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Price: $40 members/$50 non-members
Level: Beginner and all levels
Location: SVA Annex, 214 E. 21st Street (between 2nd/3rd Ave), Room 701A

 

MATERIALS LIST

  • Paper: 140 lb cold-pressed Arches cut into twelve 6” x 9” rectangles.

  • Paint: Professional quality tubes of Winsor and Newton watercolor paint is preferred. For this workshop select at least three colors or more of your own choosing. Suggestions are Raw Sienna, Permanent Rose, Cobalt Blue, Burnt Umber, New Gamboge, French Ultramarine Blue.

  • Brushes: Flat brushes are required. I like the 2" Polar Flo flat brush for applying water and a 1" flat of your choosing for applying the wash. Bring a few round brushes too of various sizes.

Other Supplies:

  • Pencil

  • 2 large water containers for cleaning your brushes

  • Paper towels

  • Masking or Painters tape

  • Palette and/or several containers (with lids) to mix up your washes in

  • Cardboard or stronger Boards—at least three—larger than 6” x 9”. All of our samples will be taped to boards. I use the back of my layout pads for boards.

Calligraphy mail order suppliers have everything and are reliable and fast: Paper & Ink Arts or John Neal Books. Basic supplies can be found locally at Dick Blick and Da Vinci.

INSTRUCTOR

Ann Shoshkes holds a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design. Ann currently teaches Watercolor at the Florham Institute for LifeLong Learning and is a freelance Calligrapher.