New! Dawn and Dusk in Watercolor
Adult Course | Registration opens 2/4/2025 7:00 AM MST
As soon as the sky displays a phenomenon of color, artists are inspired to capture this fleeting warm glow of morning and evening light. Using a breathtaking palette of colors that range from vibrant oranges and pinks to deep purples and blues, experiment with color intensity and gradation. Learn to depict the striking silhouettes against the colorful backdrop of sky working with contrast. Mixing grays will be key to making the brilliant colors stand out. Discover the power of color painting landscapes with a sense of mystery and wonder! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
WEEK 1 - Winter Sunrise on River
WEEK 2 - Sunset Road with Vehicle
WEEK 3 - Sunset over Lake with Cattails
WEEK 4 - Cloudy Sky Winter Sunrise
Introductory watercolor experience needed.
- Learning Objectives:
In addition to developing skills using brushwork, shapes, values, and edges, students will feel comfortable with mixing grays and gain an understanding of color intensity and gradation.
- - Watercolor Palette with Lid
- Watercolor Paper or Watercolor Block (9” x 12” or larger) 140lb cold press
- Watercolor Brushes (#6 and #8 round, 1”- 1 1/2” flat)
- Watercolor Paints (These are the colors I use. I paint with Winsor Newton and Holbein but there are other excellent brands such as Daniel Smith and Sennelier. Bring your own favorites.) Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Indian Red, Rose Dore, Cadmium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Transparent Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Olive Green, Perylene Green, Terre Verde, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Violet, Mineral Violet
- Water Container
- Spray Bottle
- Tissues without lotion or paper towel (Viva being the best!)
Dennis Pendleton
BFA, Ohio State University Pendleton has been published in The Artist's Magazine, Southwest Art and Contemporary Artists of the American West, 5280 Magazine and Watercolor Magazine. He lectures nationally on watercolor history, watercolor techniques and cave paintings, and teaches workshops at various locations. Dennis has gallery representation through Elements 5280 Gallery in Denver and The Fechin Museum in Taos New Mexico. His work is in select collections such as the People's Republic of China, American Embassy in France, Kaiser Permanente in Louisville, Kaiser Permanente in Lone Tree, The Petroleum Club, Cherry Creek Bank, Norwest Bank, and First Bank. As well, his work is the collections of the Columbus Museum of Fine Art, A R Mitchell Museum, and Fine Art Museum at The Ohio State University. Dennis has taught at ASLD for 22 years and teaches workshops in the United States and Europe.