Sandy Beaches in Watercolor - Beginner

Sandy Beaches in Watercolor - Beginner

Class | Available

140 East Main Street Tuckerton, NJ 08087 United States
TBD
Beginner
7/12/2025 (one day)
10:00 AM-1:00 PM EDT on Sat
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$55.00

Sandy Beaches in Watercolor - Beginner

Class | Available

Learn the basics of watercolor painting by capturing the serene beauty of sandy beaches!

In this beginner-friendly class, participants will explore techniques to depict sandy shores, gentle waves, and the tranquil atmosphere of a beach scene.

By the end of the workshop, you'll have developed the skills to paint a picturesque beach landscape, each brushstroke bringing a touch of the seaside to your paper.

Objectives/Goals:

  • Participants will gain a thorough understanding of how to use watercolor techniques to depict sandy beaches, focusing on texture, color blending, and perspective.
  • Participants will leave with completed watercolor paintings that showcase their ability to create realistic and serene beach landscapes.
  • Participants will learn essential watercolor techniques such as wet-on-dry, dry brushing, and creating variegated and gradient washes to bring their beach scenes to life.

What to Expect:

In this 3-hour class, you'll start with a brief introduction to watercolor materials and techniques specifically for painting beaches. Through guided exercises, you'll practice painting various elements of a beach scene, from the sand and sea to the sky and distant horizon. The class will include hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and personalized feedback from the instructor to ensure you progress confidently.

By the end of the session, you'll have a stunning watercolor painting of a sandy beach to take home, along with the knowledge and techniques to continue exploring the beauty of watercolor painting.

Sign up now and let the tranquility of sandy beaches inspire your watercolor paintings!

  • All supplies provided by instructor.  

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

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.