Simplifying Watercolor
Adult Class | Registration opens 2/3/2026 10:00 AM MST
Simplifying Watercolor
This class is about a simple way to paint with watercolors.
The lessons are design to remove the complexities from learning this delightful but challenging medium.
In each class, we will learn to paint by making a simple picture , step by step, simultaneously with the teacher, and by individual instruction.
No complex color study, maskings, or any special techniques in this class.
If you are a beginner, or if you tried watercolor in the past, found it too difficult, yet still loves the joy, magic and playfulness of the medium, this class is for you.
Class Objectives:
Sketch book compositions for watercolor painting.
Understanding light and shadow.
Transferring method from sketchbook to the watercolor paper.
the use of reference materials and photos, for watercolor.
Simple applications of paint, washes, and brushwork that are unique to watercolor painting.
Paint:
Winsor Blue (green shade)
French Ultramarine
Cobalt Blue
Cerulean Blue
Burnt Umber
Burnt sienna
Light Red
Cadmium Red
Raw Umber
Raw Siena
Aurelian Yellow
Cadmium Lemon
Optional paints:
Payne’s Gray (or Ivory Black)
Cobalt Violet
Viridian Green
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Orange
Titanium White
Students can get by with:
1-2 blue
1-2 yellow
1-2 reds + umber & sienna
Cold press white watercolor paper
9X12 or similar size sketchbook
Variety of size brushes, Small to large watercolor brushes
Watercolor Palette
Cup for water
Paper towels or rags
Drafting tape
Clips
Board for the watercolor paper
Pencil 4B, HB,
Kneaded Rubber eraser
Joshua Fallik
Attended The Art Students League of New York and received his AA in Fine Arts from The Parsons School of Design. Josh has been a working and exhibiting artist since 1983. He's taught painting a various schools including: CU Boulder, Naropa University, Scottsdale Art School, and currently at the Art Students League of Denver.