Monday, April 4, 2016

Watercolor Sketchbook Journal Workshop

My Watercolor Sketchbook Journal
Such a fun way to capture special moments!

Below you will find: 

  1. Supply List for the class which includes a link to Amazon where you can buy what items you want or at least look at them more in depth.  
  2. A bibliography of books and a DVD
  3. The Slideshow I will present during the workshop



Our 30th Anniversary Trip to Italy!
6/29/2015

Sitting out on the terrace...aaahhh!
La Dolche Vita 
Our Lake Como Apartment Terrace






Hiking in Ortesei, Italy


SUPPLIES for WORKSHOP

You have 3 options
1 - Bring what you have

2 - Buy new materials  (I have made a list at Amazon with some ideas for you - you can buy online by using the link below - or look at the list and head to your favorite art store.)

3 - I will have some supplies at the Workshop 
         + a starter sketchbook made of watercolor paper
         + some watercolor paints 
         + pencils and erasers
         + water containers
         + Ultra-fine Sharpies 

Note the duplicate suggestions with cost considerations.  
You can choose what you prefer.


Here is the supply list... In Order of Necessity

  • Paper (sketchbook) - at least 80 lb. or more
  • Mechanical Pencil
  • Brushes - 1 or 2 smaller watercolor
  • Paints
  • Water Container
  • Paper Towels
  • Camera (Cell Phone)
  • Ultra Fine Sharpie
  • Carrying Bag
  • Kneaded Eraser
  • Other Permanent Ink Pens (colors, different sizes)

Optional Items

  • Small Ruler
  • Toothbrush
  • Saran Wrap
  • Sticky Notes
  • Q-tips
  • Sponge
  • Glue Stick
  • Small Scissors
  • Salt


Books/Videos 
(They are listed on my Supply (Amazon) List as well.)




 The Artist's Way  by Julia Cameron (Paperback)


 Beginning Watercolor Journaling  Starring Christina Lopp, Gay Kraeger, Jerome Domurat (DVD)





The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to Be the Artist You Truly Are
by Danny Gregory 

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
by Elizabeth Gilbert



Peter Reynolds Creatrilogy Box Set (Dot, Ish, Sky Color)
by Peter H. Reynolds



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Below is the slide show for the 
Watercolor Sketchbook Journal Workshop 
(use the arrow at the bottom to move the slides)