Bee Study in Watercolour | Heidi Willis
Through extensive demonstrations, step by step tuition and guided hands on learning, this workshop will explore the wonderful challenge of painting a popular natural history illustration subject, an in depth bee study! This exciting workshop focus comes to you as a direct response to some requests following my recent bee studies for the Sydney Parks Project.
About this workshop
Touching on watercolour techniques of washes, the more complex process of glazing (or layers of wash), and the intricate art of dry brushing, you will learn how to manage each of these techniques to create sound foundations to managing this medium well. Through this you will build a healthier understanding and love of watercolour, and of this beautiful painting genre.
Heidi's workshops focus strongly on improving your over all watercolour techniques, with a goal of equipping you with sound knowledge, direction, confidence and strategy to tackle any subject independently following her course.
What will I learn?
Using transparent watercolours, we will explore all elements of illustrating a single bee subject to produce an intricate bee illustration throughout the workshop. The style will be in line with my recent popular series of bee paintings. This topic allows us to explore a wide range of critical watercolour painting techniques, dealing with texture, colour, creating low and high sheens in a subject, dealing with furry effects, transparent and translucent wing elements, and developing fine details essential for this genre of painting.
As always, my workshops focus strongly on improving your overall watercolour techniques, with a goal of equipping you with sound knowledge, direction, confidence and strategy to tackle any subject independently following my course.
Working in washes, the more complex process of glazing (or layers of wash), and the intricate art of dry brushing we will learn how to manage each of these techniques to create sound foundations to managing this medium well. Through this we will build a healthy understanding and love of watercolour, and of this beautiful painting genre.
Who is this workshop suitable for?
This workshop is suitable for artists with any level of experience so come along and enjoy learning more about this wonderful art form and medium.
What do I need to bring?
You can supply your own paints or you can rent a paint pack for $35 for the duration of the workshop. Please pre order your paint pack in advance by emailing us at team@bienarte.com.au
Watercolours:
Heidi uses Artist quality Winsor & Newton. This is her full list:
Winsor Violet Perylene Maroon Permanent Rose
Permanent Magenta Winsor Red Indigo French Ultramarine Blue
Raw Sienna Burnt Sienna Olive Green
Permanent Sap Green Cobalt Blue Cerulean Blue
Green Gold Winsor Lemon Cadmium Yellow
Scarlet Lake Neutral Tint
Other Items:
• Pencil - 2B
• Mechanical pencil 0.5 mm HB
• White plastic eraser
• Scotch tape
• Palette (a KLIK Palette) x 2
• Masking Fluid (colourless) if you have it
• Ruling pen if you can get one, or have one. If not, ill have some you can borrow
Paper/ Board/ Brushes:
These supplies can be difficult to get as individuals, time-consuming at best, so Heidi will take care of it for you to make it easy. Heidi will bring a set of brushes (4 in a set) and the stock you will work on in the workshop. These items can be purchased in cash from Heidi on the day. The board is $10/sheet, brush sets and printed worksheets $35. Heidi will bring a few ruling pens to share with the group. Masking fluid, one tip, if you are bringing a bottle, pop it into a Ziploc bag to save yourself any potential disasters!
• Bring your lunch and snacks or you can purchase from cafes close by.
What else is provided
• tea and coffee (please bring your own cup)
• a friendly, supportive and encouraging learning environment
• connection to the Bienarté art community
This course has no current classes. Please the waiting list.