Watercolor Special Effects

Watercolor Special Effects - Beginner

Class | Available

140 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 United States
TBD
Beginner
4/12/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EST on Sat
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$55.00

Watercolor Special Effects - Beginner

Class | Available

Discover the magic of watercolor painting with a focus on special effects! In this exciting, beginner-friendly class, participants will delve into the world of watercolor techniques that add unique textures and effects to their artwork. By the end of the workshop, you'll have explored various methods to create striking, eye-catching elements that elevate your paintings to a whole new level.

Objectives/Goals:

* Participants will gain hands-on experience with special techniques such as salt effects, masking fluid, slatting, spattering, and wet-on-wet applications to create dynamic textures and patterns.
* Participants will leave with completed watercolor paintings that showcase their new skills and artistic flair.
* Participants will learn essential watercolor techniques that enable them to experiment and push the boundaries of their creativity.

What to Expect:

In this 3-hour class, you'll start with a brief introduction to the materials and the special effects we'll be exploring. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice, you'll experiment with creating unique textures and patterns using a variety of tools and techniques. The class will include personalized feedback from the instructor to help you refine your approach. By the end of the session, you'll have stunning, effect-rich watercolor paintings to take home, as well as the knowledge and confidence to continue experimenting with these techniques in your future projects.

Sign up now and unlock the secrets of special effects in watercolor painting !

  • There is a $10 Supply Fee which is to be paid to the instructor at the time of the class.  Please bring cash.

  • All supplies provided by instructor.  There is a supply fee. 
Cesaretti, Kimberly
Kimberly Cesaretti

Kim was born in northern New Jersey, residing in Elizabeth and Hillside prior to moving “down the shore” with her family to Lanoka Harbor in December, 1971, where she and her two younger sisters were raised. She has been an artist since early childhood, from the moment she could pick up a crayon and make marks on paper. While a student attending Lacey Township High School, Kim participated in the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival where her watercolor work was chosen to tour the state. Also, one of her oil paintings won second place in the New Jersey State Congressional Art Competition in her senior year. After high school, Kim attended the prestigious Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. She continued her education at Ocean County College (OCC) and, while a student there, Kim landed a job as a Graphics Artist at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE), NJ. She continued her career there after earning her Associate Degree in Fine Arts from OCC and then went on to earn a degree in Art Education from Georgian Court College in May 1995. Upon graduation, Kim received the Art Award from the Art Department at GCC and the Dean’s Medal of Academic Excellence (Highest GPA, Evening Division). While still employed as a Graphics Artist at NAWC, Kim earned a Master of Science in Systems Management with a Certificate in Technology Management from Capitol College, Laurel, MD in May 1998. After a seven year career as a Graphics Artist, Kim took the opportunity to enter the acquisition field in the Department of Defense as a Contract Specialist in August, 1997. Then, in January, 2000, Kim was hired as an Adjunct Instructor at Georgian Court College/Georgian Court University to help start and develop a web design program for the Art Department. Kim married her husband, Albert, in October, 2000. They have two daughters.