ONLINE Wildflower Landscapes in Watercolor
Adult Class | Registration opens 2/3/2026 10:00 AM MST
Thousands of blossoms interspersed among the wild grasses swaying in a soft breeze enchant the artist to paint their chaotic display. Work with size, shape, and variety to capture the space where there is no formal organization. Learn to balance the intricate details of flowers in the foreground by simplifying elements in the middle ground and background with the use of subtle variations of color and color temperature. From the common daisy to the thistle bloom, discover how loose brushwork and varied edges will showcase the floral fanfare. Even weeds will become beautiful on this artistic adventure! Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
In addition to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and edges, students gain an understanding of balance and variety in a painting.
WEEK 1: Wildflowers in Alpine Meadow
WEEK 2: Farm with Rolling Hills and Daisies
WEEK 3: Purple Thistles Along Lake
WEEK 4: Poppies and Daisies with Distant Trees
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)
CADMIUM RED
ALIZARIN CRIMSON
CADMIUM YELLOW
LEMON YELLOW
YELLOW OCHRE
BURNT SIENNA
RAW UMBER
OLIVE GREEN
CERULEAN BLUE
ULTRAMARINE BLUE
COBALT VIOLET
MINERAL VIOLET
WATER CONTAINER
SPRAY BOTTLE
TISSUES WITHOUT LOTION OR PAPER TOWEL
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.