Experimental Florals in Loose and Semi-Abstract Watercolors <i>with Steven Vando</i>

Experimental Florals in Loose and Semi-Abstract Watercolors with Steven Vando

Workshop | This program is completed

200 Port Washington Blvd. Manhasset, NY 11030 United States

Indoor

ALL

4/1/2023 (one day)

10:00 AM-1:00 PM on Sat

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$75.00 USD

$60.00 USD

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.

“Flowers are the emblems of beauty, purity and the shortness of life” Robert Gordon

  • Paints: Winsor & Newton (small size 5 ml is good to start with): French Ultramarine Blue, Windsor Blue, Windsor Yellow, Transparent Orange, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Magenta, Quinacridone Violet, Alizarin Crimson, Payne’s Gray, Permanent Sap Green

    Paper 140 lb. Cold Press watercolor paper (Acid Free) choose your size (minimum 10” x 14”). If not purchasing paper by the Block, bring a sturdy board (Masonite or Hardboard flat panel) for taping down the paper

    Pencils: 4H or 5H and kneaded or classic pink eraser and a good pencil sharpener
    Brushes:     Round size 2/0, 6, 10, 14 - Oval size 3/4 inch – Hake size 1 ½ inch (look for natural hair brushes - avoid synthetic brushes) 

    Palette: Any kind to hold your paint (suggested: one or two plastic Flower type and one with a lid that has divided compartments) 
    Masking Tape:     Blue ¾ inch  

    Paper towels
    2 plastic water containers
    supplies can be purchase online at blick.com or jerry’s artarama

    Bring some reference photos of flowers that you would like to paint 

     

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