Watercolor Jumpstart

Have you always wanted to try watercolor, but been put off by its reputation for difficulty? Did you try it and give up in frustration over streaky washes, muddy color, or overworked areas? Watercolor can be tricky if you try to force it to behave, but it’s a generous, magical medium if you are willing to accept its gifts. The natural action of water, pigment, and paper produce a wealth of beautiful effects. In this class we will break down the watercolor process into small steps so you can deal with one difficulty at a time. We will first focus on gaining an understanding of the inherent behavior of the medium through practicing a variety of special watercolor techniques. Then we’ll learn how to incorporate these techniques into fresh, vibrant paintings infused with the magic of watercolor. A recommended supply list and instructor contact information for questions will be provided to registrants prior to the course. More information, sample class handouts and video examples of some of the class demos and exercises can be found at www.dragonflyspiritstudio.com/lesson-info/watercolor-jumpstart.

Instructor Lynne Baur left her career as a math professor in 2001 and began painting in watercolor. She has never looked back. Baur paints in watercolor, acrylic, and other watermedia, and offers art instruction and creativity coaching in her home studio and at other locations in the Twin Cities area. She is known for paintings filled with vibrant light and color, as well as her broad knowledge of the technical aspects of the watermedia paints, papers, and materials. Having started painting in midlife, Baur understands the challenges (and advantages) of taking up creative endeavors as an adult, and she has tips to share on how to quickly take your painting to the next level of success. You can see samples of her work online at www.dragonflyspiritstudio.com/gallery.