New England Waterfronts in Watercolor
Adult Class | Registration opens 5/5/2026 9:00 AM MST
With faded shingles, peeling paint and rust, New England's iconic fishing shacks challenge the artist to convey the effects of weather and time. These old rustic structures make for an excellent opportunity to learn about texture using techniques unique to watercolor. Whether near a dock, pier, or directly on the shoreline, paint rustic fish shacks, bobbing boats, and rhythmic waters learning to use the play of light and atmospheric perspective to capture the essence of maritime life. Simplifying a symphony of sights will be the key to showcase these coastal gems. Reference material provided. Introductory watercolor experience needed.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: In addition to developing skills using color, value, shapes, and edges, students will gain an understanding of texture and lighting effects.
WEEK 1: Dry-Docked Boat Beside Fish House
WEEK 2: Red Fish Shack and Water Reflection on Sunny Day
WEEK 3: Clapboard Fish Shacks and Sailboat on Overcast Day
WEEK 4: Fish Shacks Along Wharf with Buoys
- Introductory watercolor experience needed.
- 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.