Tucson Botanical Gardens: Botanical Art in Watercolor & Colored Pencil – Penstemon

This class is a great introduction to watercolor. We will explore the desert beauty,  Penstemon as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach.

In the first 30 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will focus on creating a final illustration with all the techniques learned.

Main Concepts: Basics in drawing and watercolor color application, detailing with colored pencils and design/composition.

Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art materials (Substitute as needed):

• 2H, 4H and/or Color pencil w/ eraser, eraser (Streader), kneaded eraser
• Plain paper, printer paper or sketchbook for drawing warmups
• Any Size, 140lb, cold press watercolor paper. Final Illustration will be created in a 5”x7” format.
• Watercolor – Winsor & Newton Assorted Colors 6-12pk (Any variety of watercolor brand and colors are okay)
• Paint Brushes: #4 Long Round, #3 long Round #6 Long Round, & Synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing.
• Assorted color pencils – Any variety
• Must haves: 2 water cups, drying towel or paper towel & Mixing palette
• A few reference photos will be emailed before class begins.
• Optional/additional: colored Pencils, small spray bottle or eyedropper