LOOSE FLORALS AND SEMI-ABSTRACT WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP with Steven Vando
Workshop | Available
Discover the creativity and pleasure of loose and semi-abstract floral watercolor painting. Whether a beginner or an experienced watercolorist, explore the abstract characteristics of flowers and interpret them into colorful painted images.
Why flowers? Flowers have always inspired poets, photographers and painters with their incredible variety of color, shape and form, they make wonderful subjects encouraging design, expression and creativity.
PAPER: 140 lb. Cold Press watercolor paper (Acid Free) choose your size (minimum 9” x 12”)
If not purchasing paper by the Block, bring a sturdy board (Masonite or Hardboard flat panel) for taping down the paper
BRUSHES: Suggested - Round size 6, 10, 14 - Oval size 3/4 inch – Hake size 1 ½ inch (look for natural hair brushes - avoid synthetic brushes if possible)
PAINTS: Suggested - Winsor & Newton Artists’ watercolor (small size 5 ml is good to start with)
French Ultramarine Blue
Windsor Blue
Windsor Yellow
Transparent Orange
Transparent Gold Deep
Quinacridone Magenta
Quinacridone Violet
Alizarin Crimson
Payne’s Gray
PENCILS: 6H or 5H
PALETTE OF YOUR CHOICE: (suggested: one with a lid that has divided compartments)
MASKING TAPE: Blue ¾ inch
KNEADED AND CLASSIC PINK ERASER
PAPER TOWELS AND TISSUES
WATER CONTAINERS: 2 plastic quart containers
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at steven.vando1@gmail.com
Steven Vando
Originally from New York City, Steven began painting, drawing and creating art at a young age. His art education, though mainly self-taught through life experiences and observation, included attendance at Pratt Institute and the School of Visual Arts. His adult career has lead me through many different creative and business endeavors, while always thinking of returning to my artistic roots. In 2016, I began painting, creating and selling my original watercolors.
More of his work can be found online https://www.stevenvando.com/about